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…
The Dillon UHF DMR repeater was reconnected to the SCHEART network over the weekend. A lightning strike severely damaged the infrastructure on the WPDE tower which caused an extended network outage. Repairs included extensive grounding upgrades and new fiber optic data lines to the tower platform. Many thanks to the WPDE Engineering staff for all…
The link below contains a power point presentation developed for the February 17, 2018 South Carolina Emergency Management Division Training Event. The Power Point presentation provides an overview of SCHEART network operations and maybe used by AUXCOMM and ARES members for training purpose. SCHEART Emergency Operation Feb 17 2018 rev b
The Edgefield VHF repeater (146.850 MHz, negative offset, 91.5 Hz tone) has an operational SCHEART network connection. It’s node number is 38.
The Wallace (Charleston Downtown) VHF repeater is back on the network after an extended outage. Repairs of the UHF repeater are underway and it should be back on the network shortly.
SCHEART welcomes the Anderson DMR repeater to the network. The repeater transmits on 444.5375 MHz and receives on 449.5375.
We will be holding classes and testing again in March. The Technician class will be held on March 13th through the 16th. General and extra will be March 14th through the 16th. All classes will be at 1041 George Rogers Blvd, Columbia from 6-9pm. Testing will be March 17th at 08:50. Bring $10 cash and…
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. …
The Dutch Fork Amateur Radio Club will be presenting a Ham Radio “Extra” class on January 9th through 12th from 6-9pm (1800-2100). The location of the class is 234 Depot St., Little Mountain, SC. To sign up, or any questions please email W1TEF@swsports.org or MidlandsVE@gmail.com.
We had a good testing session Saturday. We ended up with 12 new Technicians, 8 new Generals, and two new Extras. Thanks to the following Volunteer Examiners: Tom Francis W1TEF Steve Dornburg, W4JSD Steve Brumagin, KI4VGA John Miller, K3JJM John Thornton, K4BAC Angelo Ferraro, AC2BC N. Rodger Williamson, N4NRW Ley Leeper, W4TFX Tim Polito, KN4TIM…