Feb 13

147.180 Repeater Update

After further work over the weekend, it looks like the antenna and/or hardline are faulty. The duplexers have been retuned and replaced, and the Yaesu Vertex repeater has been replaced with a Motorola Quantar. A new antenna and hardline are being ordered and will be installed as soon as scheduling permits.

Jan 19

CW Training and Net

Join us every Monday night at 6:30 PM for CW training.  If you are wanting to learn Morse Code for the first time or wanting to increase your speed this is the class for you.

The CARC is pleased to announce the activation of the Cleveland Amateur Radio Club Slow Speed CW Net (CARC SSCW). This net is specialized for the learning and advancement of Morse Code procedures and practices. The net will be held the 1st, 2nd and 4th Thursday nights of every month at 7PM EST/EDT (2300 / 0000 UTC), on a frequency of 3.562 MHz +/- QRM.

Jan 19

Monday Night Emergency Services Net

Tune in to the W4GZX VHF repeater for the Monday night Emergency Services Net at 8:00PM.  The W4GZX repeater operates on 146.925 MHz and has a – offset and a tone of 114.8.  The backup repeater is the KA4ELN 147.375 repeater with a + offset and tone of 123.

Dec 29

HUGE ESTATE SALE

The Cleveland Amateur Radio Club estate sale held a huge estate sale on January 12th.  The sale was a huge success.

We appreciate the participation of all area hams for attending and supporting the club.

Sep 15

Enhanced Voter System and Phone Patch

The 147.375 repeater has been enhanced to work as a dual output system with an expanded receive area.

The input frequency is 147.975 with an analog PL tone of 123Hz. The outputs are on 145.450 and 147.375. A receive PL tone of 123Hz is strongly recommended as these repeaters also use P25 digital mode.

Phone patch operation is also supported both from and to the repeater.

To use the phone patch from a radio, use the following procedure:

  1. Key up and identify normally
  2. Send the DTMF Tone *6, followed by the 10-digit number you wish to call.
  3. Wait for the called party to answer.
  4. Explain that you are on an amateur radio phone patch and are unable to hear them when you are speaking.
  5. When your phone conversation is completed, key up and send the DTMF Tone #.

To use the phone patch from a land line telephone (note: Cellular phones may not work):

  1. Call 423-375-0375. You will immediately hear the receive audio from the repeater.
  2. To key up, press *99, and begin speaking.
  3. To unkey after speaking, press #.
  4. Once the QSO is completed, press # to make sure the repeater is unkeyed, then hang up.