The Pine Valley Repeater Amateur Radio Club
NETS & MEETINGS:
PVR NET:
- Amateur Radio operators are often trained and skilled communicators. One way to
hone those skills is to participate in a NET, where hams meet at a specified time to discuss many
aspects of ham radio.
- Amateur Radio NETS are controlled by a ham operator known as "Net Control."
- The PVR NET meets weekly on Sunday evening at 9:00 p.m. (0200 UTC) during the summer months (CDT). During the winter months (CST) the NET meets at 7:00 p.m. (0100 UTC) on the 146.91 Mhz repeater (- offset)(PL 131.8). This net is open to anyone holding a valid Amateur Radio license.
- Any stations licensed to operate on this frequency are invited to participate in the net.
- The purpose of this net is to maintain a core of trained amateurs to provide backup communications where
needed. There is no substitute for actual practice.
- This is a controlled net, but can be interrupted at any time if there is emergency traffic to be transmitted.
- The net provides great experience for people who want to learn how to do Net Control. Being Net Control is an easy job, and there is even a script and log provided! In the event of an emergency that destroyed existing communications availability, would you be able to handle an emergency NET should you be called upon? If you would like to be ready be be a Net Control in such a situation, or NC for a future net, please speak up when you check in.
SIMPLEX NET:
- In order to have a backup frequency, Shawn, KC9KOP, has established a SIMPLEX NET on the 3rd Saturday evening of every month at 7:00 p.m.
- The NET is found on the 146.580 frequency
- No offset or tone needed.
- Please check into this net in order to determine if this would be a feasible backup frequency.
This was sent by Shawn Rockland, KC9KOP, Net Control operator of the monthly PVR Simplex Net:
Hi Dick I have just worked up the Simplex Schedule for this year (2012) and was wondering if you could post this on the website!
All Simplex Nets will be held on the 146.580 (no offset or pl tone) at 7:00p.m. on the third Saturday of every month, unless the frequency would be in use for another purpose, E-Mails and FYI'S and on-air announcements will be sent prior to the nets. We would like as many check-ins as possible and ALL visitors are welcome. The main goal of this net is to maintain a team of operators around the Area in the event that they would be called upon in a time of Emergency if the repeater would fail, Also to simply enjoy the simplex mode of communication on the 2 meter band and to try out different radio and antenna combinations and power levels to communicate with one another. Hope to here Everyone on in the future!
73 - KC9KOP (SHAWN)
2012 DATES:
- JANUARY - Sat 21st
- FEBRUARY - Sat 18th
- MARCH - Sat 17th
- APRIL - Sat 21st
- MAY - Sat 19th
- JUNE - Sat 16th
- JULY - Sat 21st
- AUGUST - Sat 18th
- SEPTEMBER - Sat 15th
- OCTOBER - Sat 20th
- NOVEMBER - Sat 17th
- DECEMBER - Sat 15th
MEETINGS:
- The Pine Valley Repeater Amateur Radio Club meets monthly on the 3rd THURSDAY at 7:00 p.m.
- Meetings are held in the Conference Room of the Richland County Emergency Operations Center (EOC) on the lower floor of the Richland County Courthouse. The address is: 181 W. Seminary St. in Richland Center, WI
- Meetings are not mandatory for Club members, but it is important to attend the meetings in order for you to keep abreast of projects, events, and activities.
- Meetings are also a good way to get to know other members of the Club.
- People interested in Amateur Radio are encouraged to attend Club meetings even though they are not members.
This is YOUR Club. HOW LONG HAS IT BEEN
SINCE YOU ATTENDED YOUR CLUB MEETING? HOPE TO SEE YOU.
Wisconsin Nets:
- Wisconsin Nets can be found here.
WIN Network:
- Information on the WIN Network can be found here.
We want to grow!:
- We are always looking to grow the PVR Amateur Radio Club, so if you are interested in a great hobby, and want to serve the community at the same time, contact us. You will be put on a contact list for the next Tech level class, or the next class for upgrading your present license. Also, please attend a PVR meeting. You will meet some like-minded people who will welcome you to the wonderful world of ham radio.
- Club socializing, public service activities, and emergency communications support have grown with the Club. Today, PVRARC is actively engaged with the Richland County Emergency Management team and participates in EOC training and exercises.
- We also have a regular Sunday evening PVR Net in addition to the regular monthly 3rd Thursday meeting. During the winter months (CST) our NET begins at 7:00 pm. During the summer months (CDT) the NET begins at 9:00 pm. The Club holds a monthly program meeting where we learn together and to exchange information.
- We also sponsor several annual Club social functions and periodic FYI Bulletins. We offer radio license classes as needed, and sponsor regular license examination sessions throughout the year.
- Club members participate in the annual Field Day sponsored by the ARRL, and the national Simulated Emergency Test (SET) which is also an annual event. We provide amateur radio communications support for a variety of Richland County events each year.
- We continue to grow in both our own technical skills and in our ability to give to our community. Growing and giving are the historical -- and the present -- roots of the Pine Valley Repeater Amateur Radio Club.
We'll be looking for you! Come grow with us!
