Open Letter from John, KA4WJA (Control Operator for the KA4WJA/R Repeater) MUST READ!!
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John, KA4WJA asked that the attached letter be posted on the website for all to read. It is HIGHLY recommend that all of you read the letter in its entirety and pass the word along to anyone who hasn't had the opportunity to read it.
.CLICK HERE TO READ THE LETTER
Updated: April 13, 2021
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The goal of this website is to provide you with a little information about the Sun Country Amateur Radio Society, our repeaters, some of the activities associated with our group and a bunch of general ham radio information.
The Goal of our Repeater is to provide all licensed hams that behave properly, operate in accordance with FCC Part 97 Rules and Regulations, who are pleasant and welcoming to all, and willing try to uphold the 5 basic purposes of the amateur radio service are welcome on KA4WJA/R, 146.970 MHz (-600khz) repeater!
Those that are rude, crude, abusive, inappropriate, etc., or racist, sexist, misogynistic, etc. are not welcome, and should find another form of communication that better suits there needs (such as CB Radio, GMRS, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, etc.)!
Those that have differing views and opinions on this are absolutely entitled to them, however please understand it is the legal and ethical responsibility (FCC Part 97.1) for KA4WJA to uphold the purposes and principles of the amateur radio service on the KA4WJA/R, 146.970 MHz Repeater. Also please remember it is the reputation of KA4WJA for all that is broadcast on the 146.970 MHz repeater....so, should you desire to express rude/abusive ideas, please find somewhere else.
Our repeater is located in North Central Florida, Marion County, in the town of Anthony, just north of Ocala, FL. We are about 90 NNW of Orlando, about 75 miles from the east or the west coast of Florida and about 35 miles south of Gainesville. MAP
KA4WJA/R, 146.970, Voted "Best (non-Linked) Repeater" in "4" Call Area. Click Here to Read about more about it
Needless to say, we are very proud of this recognition!
Our group is more of a social group rather than a official structured club. We get together every 2 weeks and meet at one of the local restaurants in town for some food, fun and relaxation. We start at 6:30PM and continue on until we are ready to call it quits for the evening. Our next meeting is at Wise Guys Pizzeria (PEARL BRITAIN PLAZA) on Tuesday - JuL 5 2022
@ 6:30PM.
If you would like to learn more about ham radio, if you think you have some interest in ham radio but would like to learn more or if you are a local ham operator looking for a great group of people to socialize with, we encourage you to come and join us. Everyone is welcome!!
You MUST HAVE a valid email address! REQUIRED
Federal Registration Number (FRN): If you are taking any class amateur radio exam, the VECs who are administering the exams are now required by the FCC to submit your FRN with your license application form. New license applicants should create an FCC user account and register their Social Security Number (SSN) in the FCC Commission Registration System (CORES) before attending exam sessions. Registrants will be assigned an FRN which will be used in all license transactions with the FCC. For instructions on how to register your SSN and receive an FRN from the FCC, visit the FCC's Registration page and the FCC's Registration instructions page..
FCC Registration Instructions
If you do not have your FCC FRN Number, you can click on this link to REGISTER and get your FRN now. Simply click on the word "Register". (Be sure sign up as an INDIVIDUAL). MAKE SURE you have your FRN number with you before you plan on taking your next test.
We have not tested the above link using a cell phone so please don't wait until the last minute. We may not be able to help you. Just FYI.
Updated: October 30th, 2020
Some of the Local Area Repeaters
Here are of few of the repeaters in the area. This is not a complete list but these are some of the popular ones. If you have a repeater in the area and would like to be listed, send us an email with the necessary information and we'll add it as soon as we can.
(Updated) April 29, 2022
Sun Country Repeaters (In order by Frequency)
Frequency
| Offset
| Tone
| Call Sign
| Location
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146.970 MHz |
-600 kHz |
No Tone |
KA4WJA |
Anthony, FL |
147.165 MHz |
+600 kHz |
123 |
N4STP |
Ft McCoy, FL |
224.100 MHz |
-1.6 MHz |
No Tone |
N4TSV |
Anthony, FL |
444.325 MHz |
+5 MHz |
No Tone |
KA2MBE |
Anthony, FL |
444.375 MHz |
+5 MHz |
123 |
N4STP |
Ft McCoy, FL |
Other Ocala Area Repeaters (In order by Frequency)
Frequency
| Offset
| Tone
| Call Sign
| Location
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145.170 MHz |
-600 kHz |
D-Star |
KG4NXO |
Ocala, FL |
145.270 MHz |
-600 kHz |
123 |
KQ4PP |
Ocala, FL |
145.430 MHz |
-600 kHz |
141.3 |
KD4GME |
Ocala, FL |
146.610 MHz |
-600 kHz |
123 |
K4GSO |
Ocala, FL |
146.790 MHz |
-600 kHz |
D-Star |
K4GSO |
Ocala, FL |
147.210 MHz |
+600 kHz |
123 |
KI4MTN |
Ocala, FL |
The Villages Repeaters (In order by Frequency)
Frequency
| Offset
| Tone
| Call Sign
| Location
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146.925 MHz |
-600 kHz |
123 |
KS4EOC |
Summerfield, FL |
147.030 MHz |
+600 kHz |
123 |
K4HOG |
Lk Panasofkee |
443.225 MHz |
+5 MHz |
103.5 |
K4VRC |
The Villages, FL |
Gainesville Repeaters (In order by Frequency)
Frequency
| Offset
| Tone
| Call Sign
| Location
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146.640 MHz |
-600 kHz |
DMR |
KC4MHH |
Gainesville, FL |
146.685 MHz |
-600 kHz |
DMR |
K4GNV |
Gainesville, FL |
146.820 MHz |
-600 kHz |
123 |
K4GNV |
Gainesville, FL |
146.850 MHz |
-600 kHz |
123 |
KD4MGR |
Gainesville, FL |
146.865 MHz |
-600 kHz |
DMR |
K4GNV |
Gainesville, FL |
146.985 MHz |
-600 kHz |
123 |
K4GNV |
Gainesville, FL |
147.270 MHz |
+600 kHz |
123 |
KD4MGR |
Gainesville, FL |
224.160 MHz |
-1.6 MHz |
No Tone |
K4GNV |
Gainesville, FL |
444.8375 MHz |
+ 5 MHz |
DMR |
KC4MHH |
Gainesville, FL |
444.925 MHz |
+5 MHz |
No Tone |
K4GNV |
Gainesville, FL |
444.9875 MHz |
+5 MHz |
123 |
K4GNV |
Gainesville, FL |
University of Florida Repeaters (In order by Frequency)
Frequency
| Offset
| Tone
| Call Sign
| Location
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146.910 MHz |
-600 kHz |
No Tone |
W4DFU |
Gainesville, FL |
444.725 MHz |
+5 MHz |
No Tone |
W4DFU |
Gainesville, FL |
444.8125 MHz |
+5 MHz |
DMR |
K4USD |
Gainesville, FL |
Other Misc. Repeaters (In order by Frequency)
Frequency
| Offset
| Tone
| Call Sign
| Location
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147.390 MHz |
+5 MHz |
123.0 |
W4DAK |
Chiefland, FL |
443.950 MHz |
+5 MHz |
123.0 |
W4DAK |
Bell, FL |
On The Lighter Side
Something a bit different. Normally "On The Lighter Side" is a comic that came from Facebook or the internet or somewhere else. This time it's a song it's a song written and performed by Steve - KE4SQR. Everyone should take the time to listen to this. It is funny but there is a lot of truth to it too!!
The Radio Song
Posted with permission from the song writer
Who knew we had all this talent among us?