The Baldwin County Amateur Radio Club calls an informal net
every Monday at 7:00 pm local time on 147.090 (+ 600
and 82.5 Hz. tone).
Our nets are not restricted to club members; all
licensed amateurs are invited to participate!
The Weeks Bay Repeater
The Club owns a VHF repeater located where Weeks Bay joins Mobile Bay.
The frequency is 146.685 (– 600). A CTCSS tone of 82.5 Hz is required
for access. This Yaesu repeater accepts input from both analog and
Fusion remote units. A battery backup system provides sustained
operation during utility outages.
There is an impromptu schedule on the 146.685 machine
every morning about 0730. Gathered parties discuss a variety of topics;
e.g., technical, legal, medical, law enforcement, political, and many
other issues. Tune in or join in
Operating tips for new
hams.
BCARC has compiled a list of operating tips and guidelines for new hams.
This is recommended reading for all newly licensed hams and even some
"old pros" might learn a thing or two from this text.
Click here to check it out then join us on the
repeaters! |