REPEATER BACKUP SIMPLEX FREQUENCY (in the event the repeater is off-air) 146.985 Mhz Simplex (NO PL TONE). When programming, you may have to  manually set repeater offset to 0.000 Mhz). It is suggested that you program a “memory channel” for 146.985 simplex, NO PL Tone, 0.000 Mhz offset (may have to change the auto repeater offset to … Continue reading REPEATER POWER OUTAGE PROTOCALL

If you ever wanted a printable azimuthal map from your qth check out the following link. I found the compass headings for various DX countries were in the direction as indicated by the map interesting.  IE: China is due North https://ns6t.net/azimuth/azimuth.html sample below from West Chester

A few pictures from some of the users of 985 operating ARRL Field Day 2020. 985 Repeater users in action

Last post had a wrong link  Click here for a few pics operating portable on top of Mt Penn 985 Repeater users in action

Thanks to Dylan, K3DZM the Podcasts are back. Next time you hear Dylan "on air", please thank him for his efforts in bringing the podcasts back. It was very popular before.Click for the Podcasts  

VHF Propagation   Do you want to know if the VHF bands are open?  Take a look at this hourly updated map to find out.  http://aprs.mennolink.org/ This map shows actual radio propagation from stations operated near 144 MHz. It uses data gathered by Automatic Packet Reporting System-Internet Service (APRS-IS) from packet stations in the amateur radio service. The map shows activity that has happened … Continue reading VHF Propagation

For those of you interested in 50mhz and above.....Archive of several dozen technical presentations is available on the 50 MHz and Up Group for your stay-at-home reading pleasure.  It is at http://50mhzandup.org/archive.html and includes info on our 10 GHz linear translator, talks on building 10 thru 122 GHz radios, IF SDRs, EME rover stressed dishes, waveguide transitions … Continue reading Interested in 50 MHz and above?

KC3CIB is creating an email group list for future Skeds (schedule) on some of the bands If you want to be included in the list, please email KC3CIB (see qrz)

200th session of the RT SPECIAL EVENT THE 200th Session of the RT! Join Joe, W3GMS, as he hosts the Thursday Night RT on 146.985, Thursday @ 830 pm Eastern Time. Check out the new forum https://w3gmsrepeater.forumotion.com 146.985- MHz; TX PL 100.0 RX PL 94.8 (RX PL is NOT required, Optional) Technical questions can be asked during … Continue reading RT #200 SPECIAL EVENT

Photos of removal of a 60 ft one piece tower.  Thank you for all those that came out to help W3NTB, the new proud owner. click here: 985 Repeater users in action