Community Supported Radio Resources.
[Initial Report, Outage 1/11/2026] The following repeaters are currently off network; to our knowledge they are operating normally in standalone mode Members are advised to use the Lemmon 650 or Heliograph 700 repeaters as alternatives. [Update, Partially Resolved 1/16/2026] Operation… Read More »Partially Resolved: Tucson 600 & Guthrie 600 Network Issues
Dear Members, We want to alert you to a recent phishing attempt targeting the Southwest Community Radio System. Some of you may have received an email appearing to come from “Southwest Community Radio System” but sent from a random email… Read More »Security Notice – Phishing Email Alert
We are happy to announce the successful deployment of a new amateur radio repeater on Mt. Lemmon. The new repeater hardware was sponsored and installed by SWCRS, and is part of the TRASH Radio Network, where it is fully managed… Read More »TRASH Radio Online on Lemmon
We have a brand-new repeater located within the Tucson Mountains online with excellent coverage of most of the Tucson Metro area; please see information on the programming page – please note that this machine is in testing and is subject… Read More »Tucson 600 Online!
We’ve added a Yaesu 2-meter VHF repeater to the site on Mt. Lemmon; it is available on 146.680mhz with a negative offset. This one is in standalone digital mode to encourage local use; for more information on Yaesu Fusion see:… Read More »Yaesu C4FM Lemmon Repeater Online
As of April 10, 2025, all Arizona repeaters on the Southwest Communications Radio System now operate in standalone mode by default. This change encourages more localized use and less statewide traffic by default. What’s New: Need to connect to another… Read More »Arizona Repeaters Now in Standalone Mode
From Larry Zentner with New Mexico Search & Rescue Council: Want to help the 50K Mt. Taylor Race support staff on Sat Sept 28th as a GMRS radio operator? Let me know and I’ll plug you in to one of… Read More »Call for Operators : Mt. Taylor 50K
Special Configuration Bulletin Repeaters Affected: La Mosca / Mt. Taylor 462.650MhzDate Affected: September 28, 2024 (All Day) The La Mosca / Mt. Taylor 650 repeater will be placed in standalone mode on September 28th, 2024 with linking commands disabled. This… Read More »SCB: La Mosca / Mt. Taylor 650
The attached document below compiles our findings and outcomes from the recently conducted traffic and utilization survey. We encourage everyone to read the document in full, as we are directly engaging the public on how to best configure and utilize… Read More »SWCRS Traffic & Utilization Survey : Outcomes and Actions
Our Mission: To develop the capabilities of the General Mobile and Amateur Radio Services, and encourage a natural interest in radio communications with the communities we serve by providing infrastructure, educational opportunities, and community events.
Public Records: Public records for the Tucson GMRS Association (dba. “Southwest Community Radio System”) can be found here: Public Records & Documents