NOTICE: The repeater we attempt to use for our weekly nets is owned and operated by the Androscoggin Amateur Radio Club (AARC). It is currently undergoing a location change and is not available until the move can be completed.
In the meantime,
- Nets will be held on simplex frequency of 146.460 on the first and third Thursday of each month.
- Zoom meetings will be held on the second and fourth Thursday of each month.
- There will be no nets or meetings on the fifth Thursday of the month.
The simplex nets are confined it to the greater Lewiston/Auburn area, as would be expected. Every attempt to operate from a location of best coverage will be made.
Login information for the zoom meetings are posted on the calendar.
See the calendar for up to date information.
RACES
Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Service, or RACES, is what we operate under when called out by a government agency. This service provides specific frequencies for our use as well as limiting operation to only those registered as members of RACES. RACES rules are set forth in Part 97.407 of the FCC rules governing the Amateur Radio Service.
ARES
The ARRL says this about ARES, “The Amateur Radio Emergency Service (ARES) consists of licensed amateurs who have voluntarily registered their qualifications and equipment, with their local ARES leadership, for communications duty in the public service when disaster strikes.“