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SCHEART network issue

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6/22/2026 Update: Security and system updates for the SCHEART IRLP system are complete. If any operator observes an issue with the network, please submit a support ticket on the SCHEART.US website. SCETV apologizes for impacting the ARES Sunday Night net. 6/21/2026: Security updates were installed this weekend on the IRLP system which are affecting linking … Read more

2026 Statewide COMMEX April 11

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There will be an ARES/ RACES statewide Communication Exercise COMMEX on Saturday, April 11, 2026. SCEMD has requested the use of the SCHEART repeater system in supporting this exercise. The Awendaw VHF repeater will be supporting a local bike ride and will not be linked into the statewide network. Stations in that area should use … Read more

2026 State Full Scale Exercise

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The 2026 South Carolina Statewide Full Scale Exercise is scheduled for March 24 and 25. SCHEART has been requested to support communications during this exercise. This exercise will focus on a response to multiple wild fires around the state. The SCHEART repeater network will be configured to support the exercise based on the number of … Read more

Winter Weather January 31/February 1

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South Carolina is under a winter weather warning this weekend. SCEMD will have a limited staff working this weekend. Major impact will be on transportation with minimum impact to communications. SCHEART will increase readiness level by providing statewide linking of both UHF and VHF repeaters this weekend. The SEOC radio room will not be staffed, … Read more

January 24/25 winter weather

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 SCHEART repeaters will return to normal operation at 5:00 PM on Monday, January 26, 2026.  Thanks to everyone who supported agencies during this event. Update 1/23/2026: The SCHEART VHF/UHF repeater system will be linked to the main conference bridge today at 6:00 PM with the following exceptions: Conway UHF (equipment issue), Wallace UHF (Low Country … Read more