DCI began as its life as a typo in March 2011 as it pursued it's first c-Bridge connection.  The name above fits the typo and means little else, though Data Center Interconnect comes to mind.  The acronym was once based on "Chainpushers Development Inc" but that was simply a blip in the mind of a flake, if you were wondering...

The main goals of DCI are to learn more about the "c-Bridge IPSC" and promote linking via the c-Bridge as it is so very easy to do and undo, without the need for the network keys of member networks.  We also want to have in place the ability to work emergencies and nets.  Just being able to load the time slots which tend to rather quiet in the ham TRBO world quickly and simply is a great reason to reach out.   Other reasons are to play TRBO and learn, but also, connections can be simply for special functions such as hamfests, conventions and other demonstration events.  The connections can be short or long term, scheduled or impromptu.  The beauty of the c-Bridge is that connections can easily be severed or made dormant until needed.  Any sysop of a major ISPC network knows how that can be problematic when adding or trying to delete repeaters from an IPSC network.

DCI is linked to TRBO-6, NorCal and the DMR-MARC networks via 3 of the 25 "c-Bridge to c-Bridge" connections.  DCI actively supports the c-Bridge and the philosophy of connecting IPSC networks for many reasons.  Most importantly, peer slots on a IPSC network are finite and operational, more problematic as the number of repeaters grow on a single IPSC network.  The c-Bridge breaks that limitation wide open and offers so much more than a simple party line on 2 time slots.

If you have a single repeater or you are part of IPSC network, you are welcome to add your repeater to the DCI "Open Demo" network.  We also extend an invitation to join DCI or TRBO-6 if you are interested in a more permanent relationship.  Whether to simply get your feet wet as you get up to speed and then move off into some other direction or a long term linking plan, our network is available to use and gain experience with TRBO networking.

If you have a c-Bridge, then "Mapped" or "c-Bridge to c-Bridge" connections are preferred over that of putting a c-Bridge peer on your network or our network.  More to follow.  If interested, please Email us at: DCI Linking.  We also have a mailing list if you wish to join.