Nets and Repeaters
2 Meter HARC Info & Amateur Radio Emergency Service (ARES) Net
147.04 MHz repeater (146.90 MHz is backup), every Wednesday evening, 9:00 pm local. Note: if this repeater fails, look for the net on 146.90 MHz This is a good net for HARC, Ham Radio and Emergency Communication information. Everyone is welcome.
- Interested in Net Control Operator Duties? Please contact NN8A or N7GE
- Operating Procedures
- Net Control Operators
- VHF Net Preamble
- VHF Roll Call
- MSO Wx Log Sheet
- HF Net Preamble
- Repeater Failure
Emergency & Portable Repeater Operation
During some public service events or emergencies, HARC may activate its portable repeater. Most often, it will be on the Montana Statewide Standard of 145.470 MHz (minus offset).
80 & 40 meter HF Nets - SkyWarn
Regularly scheduled HF nets have been cancelled. Operations only on as needed basis or for training drills.
Stay tuned to the 147.04 rptr & this page for new schedule announcements.
| Location | Direction / Distance from Missoula | Output (Mhz) | Input (Mhz | Tone | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Point Six 7930' | 10 miles north | 147.04 | 147.64 | None | FM voice and wide coverage |
| Point Six 7850' | 10 miles north | 146.9 | 146.3 | 88.5 | FM voice, autopatch, 911 access |
| Lolo Pass 5500' | 30 miles WSW Missoula | 146.96 | 146.36 | 88.5 | FM voice |
| Blanchard Mtn 5750' | 5 miles NW of Clearwater JCT | 146.8 | 146.2 | 88.5 | FM voice. |
| Point Six 7850' | 10 Miles north of Missoula | 444.8 | 449.8 | 88.5 | FM voice |
| Point Six 7850' | 10 Miles north of Missoula | 145.01 | 145.01 | None | MSO WX packet simplex |
| Portable and Emergency | Variable | 145.47 | 144.87 | None | Battery powered repeater, built by KE7WR, is used by HARC for emergency and additional coverage public service event communications. |
| Location | Direction / Distance from Missoula | Output (Mhz) | Input (Mhz | Tone | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miller Peak | 9 miles SW of Missoula | 146.74 | 146.14 | 203.5 | Both Tx & Rx are toned. IRLP node 3871. No repeater tail, IRLP requirement. |
| University Mtn 5800' | 3 miles east | 147.00 | 147.60 | Varies | NZ7S Repeater |
| Hamilton | 5 miles west of Hamilton | 146.72 | 146.12 | NA | Bitterroot ARC Repeater is West of Hamilton |