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Greetings all - new user here!! Just wondering what the story is concerning NYC repeaters (availability and access). It looks like there's only two and one is shut down due to jamming. I don't see a process to access to the remaining repeater (ERS) and I'm wondering if there even IS a process. I placed a comment on a post the other day but not sure if anyone saw it. I understand these are funded by individuals so I'm happy to chip in to keep things going. Can anyone point me in the right direction or do I just ping the owner (JohnE)? Thanks in advance...