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Proudly using the Oak Ridge ARC (W4SKH) Repeaters & W4ACA APRS Digipeater

Thursday, September 6, 2007

Building a Go-Kit

Courtesy of Diehl Martin W4TI

What is a Go-Kit?

A Go-Kit is a portable amateur radio station which the radio amateur can take when asked to go to an event which needs support with radio communication. What is consists of depends on the extent of the event, and the communication needs. Making a pre-planned kit helps the thought process as to what will be needed, and how it will be used. What I present here is the thought process which resulted in my current Go-Kit, which might inspire you to improve on it.

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This is one of best ARES web sites I have come across lately. I feel that it would be well worth your time to take time, look around and read the information he has posted.

73, de N4CQW Moe

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Anderson County ARES Information

The Anderson County ARES net meets every Tuesday Night at 7PM local time.
We use the the W4SKH Oak Ridge ARC repeaters.

The main repeater is: 146.880 PL Tone 88.5 (Currently Online)
The current back up is: 146.970 (Currently Online)

The ARES Nation Simplex Frequency is 147.420 and will used if required.

The net preamble for the Anderson County ARES net can be found here.
NET PREAMBLE

Net Control Station Manual

New FCC BAND PLAN (pdf) Updated Version with a different layout HF Band Plan Vertical (pdf) Courtesy of KB6NU's Ham Radio Blog

If you would like to join Anderson County ARES please complete the application form and submit it by email to Jeff or Moe.


Emergency Coordinator and Staff

Jeff Yawn K4IK Emergency Coordinator (865)567-2577
Jim Bogard - KY4L Assistant Emergency Coordinator
Larry Hensley - KB4ITS Asst Emergency Coordinator / Net Manager
Steve Lothridge - KI4RGN Net Manager
Moe Brewer - N4CQW Asst Emergency Coordinator / Webmaster

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