Modes - Analog and Digital!

At HARC we pride ourselves in using the tried and true analog phone mode and we demonstrate our diversity by adopting newer the newer Digital Modes. Mode is the term used to define the type of modulation used to generate a message. You can read more on Amateur Radio Modes here.

Below, we discuss each of the modes we use on our repeaters.

APRS

We are active in APRS reflecting with an iGATE and a Digipeater operating in the Craft Rd and Hwy 302 vicinity. APRS also supports global callsign-to-callsign messaging, bulletins, objects email and Voice because every local area is seen by the Internet System (APRS-IS)! APRS should enable local and global amateur radio operator contact at any time. anywhere and using any device. See the APRS Messaging/Contact Initiative. .

EchoLink

OBARC hosts the EchoLink room K5OLV-L. This room is operated by a local member and is always actively connected and can be controlled by any HAM operator. If you connect to another node, please set it back to the K5OLV-L room when finished use.

Wires X

Helena is connected to and participates in "The Magnolia Network" on the Helena 444.875 repeater.

  • The MARL Network, "A Network of Linked Repeaters" can be found at Room #64052
  • The HARC Room, "Helena Amateur Radio Club" can be found at Room #68409