KK4F

MRC, DHEC, SCHEART, and Ham Operators

by

The Medical Reserve Corps (also known as PHRC…Public Health Reserve Corps) was an indirect result of 9-11. Volunteers were sorely needed after 9-11 and the MRC was developed as a resource of volunteers from the general public to help in emergencies. The MRC utilizes volunteers from all walks of life…not only in the medical field. … Read more

Be Careful On The Air

by

I just heard some hams talking on our repeater here in Sumter while it was linked to every other VHF repeater in the state. They were talking about an upcoming trip out west that one of them was about to make…including flight times, when they would be leaving the house, and when they would return … Read more

DMR Code Plugs

by

Update 1/16/2023: Some newer DMR radios have built in APRS capability.  SCHEART and NCPRN DMR networks do not support APRS data.  Operators must ensure they do not transmit APRS beacons on the networks since this transmission mode is NOT AUTHORIZED.  Thanks for everyone’s support. CAUTION: The DMR code plugs located below were created several years … Read more