Simply put, a repeater is an automated radio with an antenna high up on a tower that receives a transmission and simultaneously repeats it out, extending the range of the received signal. Every radio has a limited range. A 5-watt HT (handheld transceiver) may only reach a mile or two. […]
Monthly Archives: June 2024
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Ham radio is a vast hobby with more possible areas of interest than one person could possibly master in a lifetime. A club is a place to ask questions, find and explore your interests and share the adventure with others who share your interests. RCARC’s membership recognizes that we’re all […]
Mark Dawkins, N4CMD, has been hard at work diagnosing and resolving some issues with the repeater. A crackling/static had been noticed. After poking, prodding, and with the assistance of Butch, N4AWP, Mark found and replaced a bad jumper in the setup. After replacing the jumper, both transmit and receive have […]
When new members join, Richmond County Amateur Radio Club, NC, gifts them with a new HT pre-programmed by Mark Dawkins, N4CMD, with useful frequencies and local repeaters. Bryan Hall passed his Technician exam at the April test session held by Richmond County Amateur Radio Club VE Team and joined the […]