Over the coming months, SCETV will be upgrading their statewide microwave network. This network links most of the SCHEART repeaters to the audio conference servers in Columbia. As microwave link segments are switched over to new equipment, some repeater locations will be off the statewide linked network for a short periods. SCETV Engineering will…
The Barnwell VHF repeater experienced an issue with the power amplifier on the morning of April 14, 2022. The repeater is on the air with reduced power output until Engineering can resolve the issue with the power amplifier. SCHEART support ticket number 288 has been opened on the issue.
UPDATE @ 7:47 PM. Engineering reverted to the old software and PRN TG has been restored. DMR PRN Talk Group is down The PRN multi-state talk group is currently down as result of a C-bridge software update. SC Call and CHAT 1/2 multiple repeater talk groups appear to be working normally. We are receiving in-bound…
Update- March 21, 2021: Amateur radio operators from around the state participated in the 2022 Full Scale Exercise using the SCHEART repeater network. On the 15th and 16th, volunteers in the AUXCOMM program embedded with 5 state communications teams deployed around the state with other volunteers staffing the SEOC radio room and SCHEART communication trailer. …
The KR4CHS DSTAR repeater located at Awendaw South Carolina is off the air. While not part of the SCHEART statewide network, the repeater is supported by SCETV and is used by amateurs in the Charleston Area. N7GZT reports the repeater antenna has failed and will be off the air until it can be repaired. SCETV…
Pee Dee Region will be hosting a healthcare communication exercise starting at 10:00 AM and ending at 11:55 AM on November 5, 2021. SCHEART repeaters in the Pee Dee Region will be linked for this exercise.
The Charleston Awendaw VHF repeater will be off the network Saturday November 06, 2021 to support a local bike event. It will return to network operation for the Sunday night ARES net.
The Edgefield VHF repeater will not be linked the weekend of October 16 and 17. It will be used in support of a local bike ride. It will be available for the Sunday night net on 10/17/2021
The Union repeater is operational on the SCHEART network. Node 48. It transmits on 146.835 MHz with input frequency of 146.235 MHz. The a PL tone is 123.0 Hz.
UPDATE: 9/08/2021 Beech Island repeaters are back to normal operation with DTMF linking 9/3/2021 Beech Island VHF and UHF repeaters are operating in stand alone node after equipment upgrade. New repeater equipment was installed on Friday September 3rd. During the installation, engineering uncovered an interface issue with the existing IRLP equipment. A fix to enable…