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-===== Repeater Coordination Policy =====
+====== Repeater Coordination Policy ======
-Whether a repeater is coordinated by a coordination council or not does not contribute to the decision to list a repeater on Repeaterbook.com.
-Repeaterbook.com recognizes that there are repeater frequency coordinators that cover nearly all of the United States and Canada. Frequency coordinators also exist in many other areas of the world. As amateur radio operators, the admins on this site recognize the authority of a frequency coordinator to coordinate a repeater and Repeaterbook.com makes no claims to this role. Repeater owners and other amateur radio operators should not draw any conclusions or make any assumptions about a frequency's availability or lack thereof based on Repeaterbook data. Listing a repeater on Repeaterbook does not relieve a repeater operator from taking any and all steps required for local repeater coordination. It should also not be used as proof to indicate how long a repeater has been on a frequency as listing a repeater is not absolute proof that the repeater was active and on the air. Any notations about frequency coordination on the site simply refer to the organization responsible for coordination and no warranty is expressed or implied as to the accuracy of the notation.
+RepeaterBook's policy is to list repeaters regardless of their coordination status. Whether a repeater is coordinated by a frequency coordination council or not does not influence its eligibility to be listed on RepeaterBook.
-Repeaterbook.com also recognizes that FCC Part 97 rules do not require a repeater be coordinated to operate. The role of the frequency coordinator is to assist with mitigating interference issues and a progressive plan for mitigating interference issues is located within the rules. The frequency coordinators can also develop and enforce band plans, based on interference issues.
+===== Recognition of Frequency Coordinators =====
-Repeaterbook.com will list repeaters that are not coordinated with a frequency coordinator. There are many repeaters that are not coordinated or are operating in a test mode giving them temporary authority to operate the repeater. Frequency coordinators may also not make publicly available their coordination lists or hide some listings. Repeaterbook.com believes that listing the repeater can help amateur radio operators, repeater owners, and even frequency coordinators locate and mitigate repeaters that may be causing interference.
+RepeaterBook acknowledges the work of frequency coordinators across the United States, Canada, and many other parts of the world and its importance. These coordinators play a vital role in assigning frequencies to repeaters to minimize interference. However:
+  - **RepeaterBook does not act as a frequency coordinator.**
+  - **Listing on RepeaterBook does not imply coordination or frequency availability.**
+  - Repeater owners and operators are advised to follow all local coordination procedures to ensure compliance with relevant rules and regulations.
-Some repeater owners may request their repeaters not be listed by their frequency coordinators. Repeatebook.com does not honor these requests, directly or indirectly. More information about our listing policy can be found in the [[https://www.repeaterbook.com/index.php/faqs#|FAQs]].
+Any information about frequency coordination provided on RepeaterBook is for informational purposes only and does not guarantee current accuracy. Users should consult official sources for authoritative coordination details.
+===== FCC Part 97 and Coordination =====
+Under **FCC Part 97** rules:
+  - Repeaters are **not required** to be coordinated to operate legally.
+  - The purpose of coordination is to mitigate interference issues and develop band plans to ensure efficient frequency use.
+  - Frequency coordination helps address interference through progressive plans outlined in the regulations.
+While coordination is recommended, repeaters operating without it are still allowed by the rules, provided they comply with all other regulatory requirements.
+===== Uncoordinated Repeaters on RepeaterBook =====
+RepeaterBook lists repeaters that may not be coordinated for several reasons:
+  - **Test Mode Operation**: Some repeaters operate temporarily under test mode without formal coordination.
+  - **Limited Public Data**: Some coordinators may not publicly share their repeater lists or may choose to omit certain repeaters from their listings.
+  - **Interference Mitigation**: Listing uncoordinated repeaters helps repeater owners, frequency coordinators, and amateur radio operators identify and address interference issues.
+RepeaterBook's policy ensures that all repeaters, regardless of coordination status, are accessible to users for transparency and collaboration.
+===== Requests to Exclude Repeaters =====
+RepeaterBook does not honor requests from repeater owners or frequency coordinators to exclude repeaters from its database. This policy is based on RepeaterBook's commitment to providing a comprehensive and unbiased repeater directory for the amateur radio community. For more details, refer to our [[https://www.repeaterbook.com/index.php/faqs#|FAQs]].
+===== Key Points =====
+  - Listing a repeater on RepeaterBook does **not** verify or imply coordination.
+  - Operators should not rely on RepeaterBook as proof of how long a repeater has been on the air or active on a particular frequency.
+  - The database exists to serve the amateur radio community by enhancing transparency and assisting with interference resolution.
+===== Final Note =====
+RepeaterBook values the role of frequency coordinators and encourages repeater operators to adhere to local coordination processes. However, its primary purpose is to serve as a tool for amateur radio operators to access repeater information and foster better communication within the community.