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2018 ARES/RACES Auxiliary Communications Tactical Plan is available

An updated edition of the South Carolina ARES/RACES Auxiliary Communications Tactical Guide is available on the ARES Website.  The new edition provides updated information on the SCHEART repeater network.  You may download a copy of the guide from the ARES-SC.ORG website at the following link: http://ares-sc.org/ Suggestions or changes to the guide may be submitted…

January 3 Possible Inclement Weather Operation

Charleston SKYWARN requested coastal repeaters be linked on January 3rd due to possible inclement weather (ice and snow) along the South Carolina Coast.  Condition reports can be sent to the Charleston NWS over the SCHEART system.  Configuration changes may occur during the day as conditions warrant.  Thanks to everyone for supporting the Skywarn Program.  …

SCHEART Network Status

A configuration change in the ETV network on Saturday resulted in several repeaters not reacquiring a connection.  This has primarily affected the DMR network.   ETV Engineering is working on the problem and should have it correctly shortly.  The following DMR repeaters are affected: Beech Island, Bluffton, Clemson, Greenville, Hilton Head, Murrells Inlet, Pickens, and…