Sponsor: Westmoreland Emergency Amateur Radio ServiceDate: March 23, 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 […]
New 433.680 MHz crossband repeater
There is a new crossband link to the 147.18 MHz repeater now up and running on 433.680 MHz, PL 131.8. This system is located atop Westmoreland Hospital in Greensburg, and should provide enhanced coverage for the .18 machine in Greensburg. To use it just set your radio to this frequency/PL in SIMPLEX mode.