The MTEARS 442.625 (PL 107.2) repeater is on the air in Clarksville. This repeater has Jack’s callsign, AA4TA, as the repeater callsign. It is permanently linked to the MTEARS system, which means that what is said on the repeater is heard everywhere on the MTEARS system, so don’t act like a lid and embarrass yourself statewide. MTEARS covers all of Middle TN and parts of East and West TN, with plans for future expansion in both directions. It is now easy for a mobile in Clarksville to have a conversation with a mobile in Cookeville, for example.
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 Everyday use of the repeater is encouraged, however, there are some situations where use is restricted. The MTEARS system is designed primarily as a weather liaison network. During weather or other disasters, only designated liaison stations are permitted on the repeater. Local weatherspotters will check in and report observations on their local nets. One person from that net will be specifically designated to take that info to the MTEARS net. The National Weather Service monitors the net and uses the information provided. In addition, NWS HAMS provide storm warnings, bulletins and status updates via the MTEARS system for the liaisons to relay to their local Skywarn nets. This area of TN, Montgomery, Stewart and Houston counties, have long been missing from the MTEARS system, and we finally are part of it. One of the things that will, hopefully, be a result of this is an increased awareness and participation in Skywarn. Our reports will make a difference. There is also a general MTEARS ARES net on Monday nights at 8:00 p.m. Central time. Check in is by repeater as designated by the Net Control. You do not have to be a designated liaison to check into this net, all are welcome.
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If you have any questions, suggestions or problems with this repeater, please contact one of the designated control operators:Â Hank Koebler/N3ORX, Howard Thompson/K2CEM, Frank Metcalfe/AA4AE, Tom Delker/K1KY, David Wolfe/WA4VVX.
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Hank
Tags: Amateur Radio, MTEARS, Repeaters, Skywarn
AA4TA, Amateur Radio, Disaster Response, Emergency Communications, Repeaters, Skywarn, Thunderstorm, Tornado, Weather | N3ORX | 
November 14, 2010 8:24 pm | 
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Repeater Issues. The repeater was down for a bit due to a power supply failure. It is now working, but still has a power supply problem. This may be the cause also of the noise on the repeater. The power supply will be replaced this weekend with a new one, and that should solve the problems. Please bear in mind that we are aware of the problems that occur, and work to resolve them as soon as we are able, given other commitments, cost, etc. We are doing our best to keep The K4ORE repeater providing great coverage and service to the area.
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by Eric Gregory
The FCC has just announced that it is changing the Part 97 rules to
allow unlimited paid employee participation in government sponsored
drills and exercises, and will also allow limited paid employee
participation in non-government exercises and drills. This is truly a
great breakthrough for EmComm.
Here is the actual NPRM http://www.fcc.gov/Daily_Releases/Daily_Business/2010/db0714/FCC-10-124A1.pdf
Tags: Amateur Radio, EmComm, FCC, Part 97, Report and Order FCC 10-124
ARES, Amatuer Radio, Disaster Response, Emergency Communications, FCC, Red Cross, Skywarn, Thunderstorm, Tornado, Tsunami, Weather, earthquake | N3ORX | July 15, 2010 11:05 am | Comments (0)
ARRL REQUESTS SUPPORT FOR SENATE BILL 1755
In December 2009 the U.S. Senate unanimously passed S 1755, The Amateur
Radio Emergency Communications Enhancement Act of 2009. S 1755 calls
on the Department of Homeland Security to undertake a study on the uses
and capabilities of Amateur Radio Service communications in emergencies
and disaster relief and then to submit a report to Congress no more
than 180 days after the bill becomes law.
The ARRL is asking its membership to contact the leadership of the
Energy and Commerce Committee, Chairman Henry Waxman (D-CA-30) and
Ranking Member Joe Barton (R-TX-6), requesting support and action on
moving S 1755 through the committee and to the House floor for
adoption. S 1755 accomplishes the same things as HR 2160; HR 2160 was
introduced in April 2009 by Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee (D-TX-18). Since S
1755 has already been approved by the Senate, moving it forward in the
House will simplify the process.
Check out www.arrl.org/news/stories/2010/03/10/11385/?nc=1 for more
details including a sample letter and fax numbers for Rep. Waxman and
Rep. Barton. Please fax a copy of your letters to the ARRL’s
Washington representative, Chwat and Co., at 703-684-7594 as well.
DELTA DIVISION AWARDS INFORMATION NOW POSTED
Visit www.arrldelta.org/newnews.htm for details on the Delta Division
Distinguished Service Award (DDDSA) and the new Delta Division Worked
All Grids (WAG) Award. Questions and comments concerning the DDDSA and
the WAG should be directed to Assistant Directors Ray Husher W5EW
(w5ew@comcast.net) and Howard Runions W4HLR (hireddux@yahoo.com),
respectively.
73,
Mickey Cox K5MC
Delta Division Director
Email: k5mc@arrl.org
Delta Division Website: www.arrldelta.org/
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ARRL Delta Division
Director: Mickey Cox, K5MC
k5mc@arrl.org
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