The repeater was newly recondtioned, repaired with the correct crystal, and mounted with all components on a recycled rack. After it was unloaded, moved in and mounted in the building it was tested and tuned. Now it is working great.
Location has changed due to increased interest. We will well exceed our outdoor gathering capacity for the state of Washington.
New location: Priest River City Park (On High St near Franklin St)
Date: September 26, 2020
Time: 10:00-1400
Event: Community Radio Networking and Projects Update. Increase your
situational awareness and know what's happening around you.
This event is for:
-Hams
-Non-hams and those interested in learning or getting their license
-Channel 3 Project (GMRS/MURS)
-Neighborhood Watch
-Police (Interoperability)
-Sheriff (Interoperability)
-Fire (Interoperability)
-Local Governments
-ARES/RACES
-Newport Area EmComm
-POCRG www.pocrg.org (will be holding their annual meeting at this
event)
-All those who may be interested in alternate forms of communications
for both emergency and non-emergency operations.
We will have:
-Updates on local repeater and non-repeater based communications
projects for community including GMRS and 2 meter)
-After-Action on fires in Oregon/Washington/California and how radios
have helped communities there.
-Portable/Deploy-able Radio options.
-HF radio demos and set ups.
-Mobile Radio Demos. Vehicle mounted options you can order for less
than $100.00
-Handheld (Wal7.120kie-Talkie) type radios you can order for less than
$25.
-Regional and long distance (DX) radio demonstrations.
-VHF 2 meter radio demos.
-Portable and emergency antenna demonstrations.
-Show and Tell of radios and projects
Volunteers/Staff: There will be plenty of seasoned and experienced amateur radio operators that will be available to answer all your questions.
What to bring:
-Lawn Chair
-Show and Tell items (if you have anything that may be of interest to
the group)
-Sack Lunch (Picnic in the park)
Other items of interest:
-There may be a food truck or two arrive around lunch time
-Lawn chairs will help folks keep spread out where desired. Use good
judgement.
-Looking for Volunteers, "Elmers", experienced radio operators.
Meeting for 2020
Fellow Ham and radio enthusiasts. POCRG (Pend Oreille County Radio Group) will be holding a Meeting in the Park in 2020.
A lot has happened since the last time we held a meeting at the Kalispel Casino last year. COVID presented us with a difficult time with respect to having regular meetings. That said, you are all invited to attend a "Meeting in the park". We will be discussing club events, updates to communications capabilities in Pend Oreille County, ARES/RACES, Local EmComm Groups, Show and Tell Projects, etc. There will also be emergency and portable field antennas on display.Date: September 26, 2020
Time: 10:00 AM
Location: Newport City Park, Covered Picnic Area
Equipment: Bring a lawn chair, lunch, any gear or projects you wish to
show and tell.
A crew of six performed site repairs for the .12
repeater.
Old unused equipment was removed from the building and and
repeater was removed for repair.
Much overgrown brush was removed outside and clean up inside
the building.
That day was hot but rewarding.
We'd like to invite all of you who are interested in learning more about using radios as a back up to existing communications. Join us as we cover:
Date is October 24, 2019 Time is 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM
Location is Station 32, 6131 Highway 211, Newport, WA
There will be a short meeting followed by radio demos, instruction, practice:
Comments:
Lunch will be 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
General "Meet up" and Ham Demo meets at 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM (Open to
Public) You are welcome to stay.
Meeting minutes will be sent out after meeting.
A second email will go out to all POCRG Members shortly inviting them
to attend general meeting and radio demo.
The location is moved due to floor construction being conducted at the
lodge at Skookum.
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