Update: Frequency Change for Disaster Relief Net

Please note the new frequency for our weekly Disaster Relief Ham Radio Net. We are now operating on the KA4WJA repeater on 146.970 MHz. This will allow us to have greater coverage for Marion and surrounding counties. This net will be a vital resource for our community, focusing on preparedness, training, and equipment testing.

KA4WA Repeater Antenna at 1050 feet near Anthony, FL

Net Details:

The net will meet every Tuesday night at 8:00 p.m., with the first session kicking off on August 12th. You can find us on the KA4WJA repeater at 146.970 MHz.

• Receive: 146.970 MHz

• Offset: -600 kHz the (146.370)

• Tone: NONE

Marion Baptist Association Base Station Now Operational!

In other exciting news, our base station at the Marion Baptist Association Missionary Resource Center is now operational! We're currently using a temporary vertical antenna, but we'll soon be installing a 30-foot collapsible mast. This mast will support two wire antennas for 40 and 80 meters, as well as our 2m/70cm vertical.

We're also set up to run Winlink via VARA HF and FM, further enhancing our communication capabilities.

If you have any questions or information you'd like to share with the group, please don't hesitate to reach out to me.

Thank you and 73,

Mark Weible, N4GPA

Associational Mission Strategist - 34470 352-622-6245