more info at: https://drumlinsarc.us/hamfest-info/
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Lots of interest lately in GMRS with the reduced cost of licensing.
Some Syracuse/Rochester area GMRS repeaters:
462.550 Auburn, PL 136.5 - est. 5-15 mile coverage
462.550 Fulton, PL 136.5 - est. 5 mile coverage, City of Fulton
462.550 Cazenovia, PL 162.2 - est. 35 mile coverage
462.575 Bristol, Alliance, PL141.3 - est. 70 mileage coverage
462.600 Syracuse, ADD, PL 151.4 - est. 70 mile coverage
462.625 Locke, PL 71.9, est. 10 mile coverage (Owasco Valley?)
462.725 Bristol, Covert, PL-TBD (ask), est. 80 mile coverage
Some info about getting licensed and using the GMRS radio service - see links below:
https://www.mygmrs.com/help/about-gmrs
https://www.nysgmrsalliance.com/considering-gmrs
http://www.usagmrs.com/usgmrsassociation.html
https://woofthebeatenpath.com/quick-start-guide-to-gmrs-radio-for-beginners/
https://www.retevis.com/blog/a-guide-for-new-gmrs-radio-comers
GMRS/FRS Frequencies:
https://www.rightchannelradios.com/blogs/newsletters/gmrs-radio-frequencies-and-channels
We still need a few more operators to help with communications at the parade on March 16. Long range forecast is for 52F, so it will be balmy. Please help if you can.... RAGS has loaner radios if needed. Please contact Walt, N2IK at n2ikwkb@gmail.com or 315-243-0736.
Jerry, NK2C
We are in need of commitments from operators for the Parade on March 16. Please go to https://www.ragsclub.org/public-service and sign-up. This is a fun, long term activity for RAGS Public Service and our help is greatly appreciated by the community.
If you have difficulty with the site, contact Walt, N2IK directly at n2ikwkb@gmail.com.
ThanKs, Jerry NK2C
EchoLink® software allows licensed Amateur Radio stations to communicate with one another over the Internet, using streaming-audio technology. The program allows worldwide connections to be made between stations, or from computer to station, greatly enhancing Amateur Radio's communications capabilities. There are more than 350,000 validated users worldwide — in 159 of the world's 193 nations — with about 6,000 online at any given time.
What is EchoLink Web?
EchoLink Web is an edition of EchoLink that runs entirely within a Web browser. It runs on various browsers and OS platforms and doesn't require any app to be installed — just click and go.
Learn more here: https://www.echolink.org/faq_webapp.htm
The new URL is https://aprs.to
Learn more about APRS here: http://www.aprs.org/
What is WFD?
Winter Field Day is a communications exercise. WFD is held on the last full weekend in January. WFD can be worked from the comfort of your home or in a remote location. You can participate by yourself or get your friends, family, or whole club involved. Winter Field Day is open to participants worldwide. Amateur radio operators may use frequencies on the HF, VHF, or UHF bands and are free to use any mode that can faithfully transmit the required exchange intact. Similar to the ARRL’s Field Day, bonus points are earned in several ways, including using non-commercial power sources, operating from remote locations, satellite contacts, and more.
More info at: https://winterfieldday.org/