Heliograph Maintenance Update
The Heliograph GMRS repeater had a brief maintenance outage this Sunday (12/17/23); the repeater itself was swapped out with an identical unit and a new… Read More »Heliograph Maintenance Update
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Mesa Rica 700 Microwave Upgrade
The Mesa Rica 700 site is now online via microwave link, as opposed to an analog RF link. The modification establishes a direct microwave data… Read More »Mesa Rica 700 Microwave Upgrade
Camp Kerchunk ’24 : Registration Open
It’s time to start gearing up for Camp Kerchunk again; register for your spot today! We have once again booked all three groups sites at… Read More »Camp Kerchunk ’24 : Registration Open
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
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
Mt. Lemmon Site Repairs Completed
Volunteers with the SWCRS completed a number of site improvements as the Lemmon 650 site. The site suffered a tower failure during 2023’s winter storms,… Read More »Mt. Lemmon Site Repairs Completed
Volunteering Opportunities
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