WB5SPA DMR Repeater Usage

Posted on June 10, 2021 by w5tcb

DMR Repeater Information

To access the WB5SPA DMR repeater, you must set your radio to Color Code 2, positive offset +5 MHz (Your radio should be set to receive on 442.350 and transmit on 447.350.)

Time Slot 1

Time slot 1 is currently set to have two static talk groups – 31051 and 31052.  These are alternately used for Arkansas Severe Weather.

Time slot 1 may also be used for connection to any talk group on the Brandmeister network.

This time slot is for general use.  When you key up on an unlinked talk group, that talk group will be added as a dynamic talk group which will automatically unlink after 10 minutes of inactivity.  To force an unlink, key up on group 4000 on time slot 1 which will unlink all current dynamic talk groups. 

Time Slot 2

Time slot 2 is currently set to have one static talk group:  311575 – Hot Springs Local

From time to time, time slot 2 may also be linked to talk group 310150 – Royal Local.

This time slot is exclusively for local talk group traffic.  Please do not change the connection to any other talk groups.

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To DMR, or not to DMR, that is the question

Posted on June 7, 2021 by w5tcb

In light of the recent turn up of the SPA Club multi-mode digital repeater, KG5QYM will be presenting information on configuration and usage of this repeater at the June club meeting to be held June 8 at 6pm.

Discussion will also likely include 2021 Field Day to be held June 26-27.

June 8, 2021
Garland County Department of Emergency Management
401 Mid America Blvd.
18:00 hrs

  • Mask NOT required to enter building, but encouraged for those that still feel uncomfortable without one.
  • Seating will be ‘social distanced’, if needed.

All are welcome regardless of license status.

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Yes, Virginia, we are having a meeting tonight!

Posted on May 11, 2021 by w5tcb

Yes, Virginia, there is a Christmas we are meeting IN PERSON for the third straight month!

May 11, 2021
Garland County Department of Emergency Management
401 Mid America Blvd.
18:00 hrs

  • Mask NOT required to enter building, but encouraged for those that still feel uncomfortable without one.
  • Seating will be ‘social distanced’, if needed.

All are welcome regardless of license status.

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Too Good to be True?!?!?

Posted on April 12, 2021 by w5tcb

CONTINUED GREAT NEWS!!!

The April club meeting will be IN PERSON on April 13, 2021.

Garland County Department of Emergency Management
401 Mid America Blvd.
18:00 hrs

  • Mask NOT required to enter building, but encouraged for those that still feel uncomfortable without one.
  • Seating will be ‘social distanced’, if needed.
  • Let’s have a good ‘ol rag-chew on the history of SARA, HSARC and Amateur Radio in general. Maybe discuss FIELD DAY 2021(?) and what we would like Amateur Radio to look like in our community going forward…..
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ATTENTION, ATTENTION!! THIS IS NOT A DRILL!!

Posted on March 8, 2021 by w5tcb

The March meeting of the Spa Amateur Radio Association will be IN PERSON, repeat, IN PERSON at 6pm on Tuesday, March 9 at the Garland County Department of Emergency Management (401 Mid-America Blvd.).

Masks will be required to enter the building and seating will follow social distancing protocols.

All radio amateurs are invited regardless of membership status.

Reminder that this would be an excellent opportunity to get current on dues ($20 per person).

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Roses are Red, Violets are Blue (February Zoom Meeting)

Posted on February 8, 2021 by w5tcb

Cold weather go away, and take COVID with you. In the meantime:

We will have our regular monthly meeting Tuesday night, February 9th at 18:00 hrs (local time) via ZOOM. The link is below.

Members and guests are invited to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Topic: S.A.R.A February Meeting 2021
Time: Feb 9, 2021 06:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada)

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us05web.zoom.us/j/85648120619?pwd=Z1lVWnB0VzhJb3RBOEVscGt5OXFyQT09

Meeting ID: 856 4812 0619
Passcode: Ev3m0G

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That Old Feeling is Still in My Heart (a.k.a January Zoom Meeting)

Posted on January 11, 2021 by w5tcb

Sorta like that song by Ol’ Blue Eyes, we’ve still got that old Zoom feeling. Hopefully the vaccine is the cure for the Zoom flu. In the meantime:

We will have our regular monthly meeting Tuesday night, January 12th at 18:00 hrs (local time) via ZOOM. The link is below.

Members and guests are invited to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Topic: S.A.R.A January Meeting 2021
Time: Jan 12, 2021 06:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada)

Join Zoom Meeting
https://zoom.us/j/95454369371?pwd=Y2Yxd243TGk0aUNYbi9DYWtHTUN5Zz09

Meeting ID: 954 5436 9371
Passcode: 1cL8d7

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Goodbye 2020, and good riddance! (a.k.a. December Club Meeting)

Posted on December 6, 2020 by w5tcb

With an abundance of caution and wanting to protect our members, the Officers have chosen to forego our regular December Dinner Meeting/Party.

We will have a regular monthly meeting Tuesday Night, December 8th at 18:00 hrs (local time) via ZOOM. The link is below. We will conduct a business meeting and hold officer elections during this online meeting. Members are strongly encouraged to attend via Zoom. Looking forward to ‘seeing’ everyone there!

The Spa ARA is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Topic: WB5SPA December Meeting
Time: Dec 8, 2020 06:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada)

Join Zoom Meeting
https://zoom.us/j/93910230894…
Meeting ID: 939 1023 0894
Passcode: 5gP4FW

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November Club Meeting

Posted on November 10, 2020 by w5tcb

This month’s meeting will be an online Zoom meeting only. To join via Zoom:

You are invited to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Topic: Spa ARA Zoom Meeting
Time: Nov 10, 2020 06:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada)

Join Zoom Meeting
https://zoom.us/j/93910230894?pwd=YksyM3hGVGZsRHhHMGU4VHB0VGtqdz09

Meeting ID: 939 1023 0894
Passcode: 5gP4FW


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October Club Meeting

Posted on October 12, 2020 by w5tcb

This month’s meeting will be an online Zoom meeting only. To join via Zoom:

You are invited to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Topic: Spa ARA Zoom Meeting
Time: Oct 13, 2020 06:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada)

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us05web.zoom.us/j/9493820438?pwd=ZWJnTnVEdXA0b1RNdlFlbUIyWkJIQT09

Meeting ID: 949 382 0438
Passcode: iWJF5j

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