VK2AAV wrote: Please let me know what you think.
A nice job Steve.
You are tending to replicate something that has existed for several years now on VK Logger though.
(Noting you joined the forum only yesterday, avoid the rookie mistake of confusing "VK Logger" with this, the "VK Logger Forum" - two separate resources)
One key point of difference is the VK Logger databases automatically update an entry as "Active" whenever a members spot a repeater on the Logger.
Or when somebody manually updates the record with more comprehensive information.
An open community database does not rely on a single person (and/or their lack of available time) to keep information fresh and up to date.
This task is spread amongst the community, and is available 24/7.
It's as fresh as can be.
In contrast to ye old days when repeater lists etc were only published annually in a dead tree callbook.
At least the WIA now makes these lists available periodically as PDFs.
For those not aware:
On the Logger's "Mapping" page, amongst many things, you can plot the repeater location, as well as investigate the path terrain profile to/from it to any other point on the map.
(Bearing in mind the degree of paranoia by custodians in revealing the actual location.)
The Logger's "Repeater" page can reveal a lot more detail for specific entries than the mapping page, and offers a map to indicate where it is, the distance to/from you, and bearing.
Unfortunately, people tend to take repeaters for granted, and assume they'll always be there.
And there is an "anti-repeater" element out there too, who incorrectly associate repeaters being a CB thing.
In contrast, travelers and mobile stations always appreciate repeater updates.
Leading horses to water since 2005.
. Good work.