UPDATE 6/8/2022- The Spartanburg Microwave segment update has been completed and SCHEART VHF/UHF and DMR repeaters have returned to normal network operation. 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…
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…
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…
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…
Barnwell Analog and Digital repeaters have returned to service As of June 11 at 8:30 AM, the Barnwell Analog and Digital repeaters are down due to a lighting strike at the facility. SCETV is onsite working the issues and hope to be able to restore operation shortly.
The Pickens DMR repeater is back on the SCHEART network after installing a new network connection to the site. It is anticipated the new connection will be more reliable. A big thanks to the crew at Pickens!