We currently have a WinLink Digi at the Grayson County communications site on Point Lookout Mountain. This is a Twin County E-911 site . This node is on 145.57 and allows easy connections to the W4GHS-10 gateway. This digi is now up and running and providing excellent coverage over much of southwestern Virginia and a good section of western NC. The digi and node is located at an elevation of 4550 ft above sea level and is transmitting with 85 watts. The node will be providing support to ARES emergency operations, Skywarn and other public service communication, but is also open to the general ham population for use. The digi has an SSID of W4GHS-5
Watch this page for current information on EARS/RACES in the Twin County.
A disaster exercise for communications is planned for October 1, 2011, beginning at 9:00 am. This is a Simulated Emergency Test (SET) based on a "wildfire" in Carroll County Virginia. More details can be found at the website dedicated for this exercise. You may go to the website by clicking here.
You may register for participation on the website for "Wildfire." Any licensed Amateur Radio operator is welcome to participate. We are encouraging hams or groups within a 100 mile radius of Carroll County to join us for the exercise. You may belong to ARES, RACES, an independent EmComm group, or club. You may also register as an individual.
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.The Spring Class had an antenna building party on Saturday, April 23 at the home of W4GHS, Glen Sage. The group joined in an assembly line to produce a dozen 144/450 Mhz "J" Poles. Each member of the group made took an antenna home and we have extra antennas for those that were unable to attend. Contact Glen Sage for information on picking up your antenna.
New Hams: We have three new Technician class licensees following our test on Friday, June 17th. These are Alysha Alexander, KI4KTQ, Gene Hill, KI4KTR and Brian Pachall, KI4KTS. Congratulations on your important accomplishment!
