Due to April 23 being the primary election day and the EOC being used as a polling location, the April WEARS Business meeting will be rescheduled to April 30 at 7:00 PM at the EOC.
APRIL 2024 VE TEST SESSION
Sponsor: Westmoreland Emergency Amateur Radio ServiceDate: April 27, 2024Time: 10:00 AM (Walk-ins accepted / preregistration preferred) Contact: Abraham SmithEmail:n3bah Location: Greensburg Masonic Center, 349 Donohoe Rd., Greensburg, PA 15601 Note: the $15 testing fee may be paid by check payable to “ARRL”. Will accept cash, but prefer a check. Test takers must supply their own pen, pencil and scratch […]
WEARS-FEST HAMFEST MARCH 9, 2024!
Mark your calendar and gather your stuff to sell at the first Greensburg-area hamfest in a long time! The first annual WEARS-FEST will be held on March 9, 2024 at the Greensburg Masonic Lodge, 349 Donohoe Rd., Greensburg, PA. Doors will open at 8:00 AM with vendor setup starting at 6:00 AM. The entry fee […]
COMMON DMR SIMPLEX FREQUENCIES
Tony KB3BYA shares the following frequency list he mentioned on the net: Below are the recommended simplex frequencies to be used with DMR in Canada and the United States. In addition to this information, please note the following radio configuration items: Admit Criteria: Please set this to “Always” In Call Criteria: Please set to “TXI” […]
FUN WITH CHEAP QUANSHENG/ANYSECU RADIOS
The QUANSHENG UV-K5, which is also sold under the Anysecu brand name, is a highly modifiable radio. Via a firmware update you can add features such as expanded frequency ranges, SSB reception and a spectrum scope just to name a few. The radio is an inexpensive ($25 to $35 range) HT sold on Amazon and […]