SWCRS Primer : A Guide for Prospective Members
Introduction This guide is to help new GMRS users interested in becoming members of the SWCRS. There are three ways to become a member of… Read More »SWCRS Primer : A Guide for Prospective Members
Posts
Thank You!
Dear Readers, As we get closer to putting a bow on 2023; we wanted to take the opportunity to say thank you to all of… Read More »Thank You!
N7GMR-2 : Pinal Winlink Gateway Online
The SWCRS now has a winlink gateway operating on Pinal Peak. We worked through some tough conditions to clean up an existing tower, and in… Read More »N7GMR-2 : Pinal Winlink Gateway Online
Sandia 675 : Voter/Simulcast Conversion In Progress
The Sandia 675 machine is in the process of being converted to a voting/simulcast station. It currently consist of transmit sites at Sedillo Hill and… Read More »Sandia 675 : Voter/Simulcast Conversion In Progress
Guthrie 600 : Repairs Completed
Repairs on the Guthrie 600 repeater have been completed; the repeater has been swapped out with a new link controller, and a receive pre-amplifier has… Read More »Guthrie 600 : Repairs Completed
Volunteering Opportunities
We have the following upcoming volunteering events. If you’re interested, please sign up below or contact the event chair with any questions you may have.
Zello Access & Additional DTMF Linking Commands
The Zello gateway has been repaired at this time and is operational. It is currently linked to the main SWCRS hubs for testing, and once… Read More »Zello Access & Additional DTMF Linking Commands
Use of the N7GMR Club Callsign
As added to the terms of use today: Individuals who have a GMRS license AND an Amateur Radio license AND are members of the SWCRS in good standing may… Read More »Use of the N7GMR Club Callsign
SWCRS Granted Amateur Club Station Callsign
The ARRL and FCC have granted us an Amateur Club Station Callsign; coordinated amateur activities involving the SWCRS will use the call sign: N7GMR Why… Read More »SWCRS Granted Amateur Club Station Callsign
Coming Soon: SWCRS’ First DMR Repeater
We’re working on putting up an Amateur Radio DMR repeater in the northwest side of Tucson. This machine will be available to amateur radio operators… Read More »Coming Soon: SWCRS’ First DMR Repeater