W3KH

December 18, 1946 - October 12, 2016, SK

Using the IRLP System

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The SCHEART Linked Amateur Repeater System is open to all licensed amateur radio operators during normal operation.  A few times in the week,   repeaters across the state are linked in support of statewide nets.   However most of the time, repeaters operate in stand-alone local mode.   During these times, operators may link individual repeaters by … Read more

SC HEART Net and SC Statewide ARES Net Preambles

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SCHEART Healthcare Emergency Net Preamble MARCH 1, 2013 Good Morning/Evening, welcome to the SCHEART Healthcare Emergency Training Net. This is a directed Net. In an actual healthcare event, a net could be activated to provide redundant communications for hospitals and other ESF-8 health and medical agencies. Acting as your net control operator today is Name. … Read more

Ten Tips to Make You a Better Communicator

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1. Ensure your transceiver is working. 2. Ensure your microphone is located where it won’t be keyed accidentally. 3. Ensure you are tuned to the proper frequency. 4. Don’t “ker-chunk” the repeater. 5. Ensure you know how to set the CTCSS (PL tone) without the manual. 6. Pause a second before speaking. 7. Communicate Clearly. … Read more