Author Archives: Rich

IRLP No Longer Supported

Posted on January 19, 2020 by Rich

The owner of the IRLP system, has decided to disable the keys for all IRLP systems that are using IRLP via the Allstar system software.  This is impacting lots of repeater with dual connectivity, and there does not appear to … Continue reading →

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PSRG Educational Meeting – Hands On With DMR

Posted on March 4, 2019 by Rich

The next PSRG educational meeting is Saturday March 16th (1 week delay due to the Mike & Key Swap Meet). As usual it will be held at the Salmon Bay Cafe in Ballard and starts at 1:30 PM. Due to the … Continue reading →

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New PSRG DMR repeater operational! [Revised April 3]

Posted on January 14, 2019 by Rich

Update: Talk Groups Revised. Added PS1 and PS2.  These are for EMCOMM/Public Service use only.  See PNW-DMR website for more details. From Doug (KD7DK): With material help from Randy (W3RWN) and labor from Casey (AE7SL), the Puget Sound Repeater Group … Continue reading →

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Repeater Voting System (Remote Receivers) Monitoring Link

Posted on October 20, 2018 by Rich

Update  PSRG added a “Voting System” in October 2018. This is a network of remote receivers scattered around the coverage area to enhance the coverage for people calling into the repeater. Although the system is one directional, i.e., the remote … Continue reading →

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Interested in Upgrading? Know Anyone Who Wants to Become a Ham?

Posted on October 11, 2018 by Rich

There is an Extra Class coming up in late October and early November.   The class is sponsored by Mike & Key Amateur Radio Club, and it’s FREE. Details: Dates for the class are October 27th, November 3rd and 10th from 9am-5pm.  … Continue reading →

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Educational Meeting and Antenna Party 9/15/18

Posted on August 26, 2018 by Rich

The September Educational Meeting date was held on September 15, at 1:30 PM at the Salmon Bay Cafe, 5109 Shilshole Ave NW, Seattle. Part 1 featured Hannah Heyrich presenting a talk on disaster risk reduction. Her focus is in community and public outreach with … Continue reading →

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LW Abel, K7LWA SK

Posted on July 24, 2018 by Rich

Saturday, July 21 was a lovely memorial for our friend and mentor-to-many, LW, K7LWA. In honor of LW, who was occasionally seen in a tie-died shirt, a few of our members showed up appropriately attired. (Photo by Steve, N7GWG)

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