| Rochester Amateur Radio Association, Inc. |
 Since 1931 |
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| PO Box 93333, Rochester NY, 14692 | Telephone Hotline: (585) 210-8910 |    |
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Quick Operating Reference ARRL Band Plan: Color Chart (as of 9/22/2017) (PDF shows allocated frequencies and privileges) The Considerate Operator’s Frequency Guide (PDF) ARRL Band Plan (site link) Local Information: Rochester NY Area Repeater Listing (PDF) (CSV for CHIRP) (revised 03/09/2023 and 03/09/2023) Repeater listing compiled by Dave Timmons (W2DST) from data supplied by Jim Stefano (W2COP), 1st Vice-President of the Upper New York Repeater Council (UNYREPCO), Western New York - Southern Ontario Repeater Council (WNYSORC), the ARRL 2014-2015 Repeater Directory, and local users of the repeaters. Local Area Nets There are many local nets in and around the Rochester, NY area. The nets are always looking for new check-ins so give it a try. See our Operating Page for a local nets. Digital Radio DMR
Internet Radio Internet radio is a great way for new hams to reach other states and countries beyond the local 2M VHF range. It is also handy to use when the HF bands are not cooperating. All you need is a Technician license to use some of the programs noted below.
Call Sign Lookup
Vanity Call Signs [ add others] If you get tired of your current call sign and feel the need to change then the two web sites below are good places to start.
License & Certificate Printing
QSL Cards Making the contact is half the fun. The other half is confirming the contact. Confirmations can be done by exchanging QSL cards via the mail or electronically via the web at "Logbook of the World" or "eQSL".
Ham Radio Podcasts Here are some educational and entertaining ham radio related podcasts available on the internet.
Ham Radio Vendors This is a small list of ham radio equipment vendors from across the country. This is not an endorsement for any particular vendor; just an example of what's to be found by Googling "Ham Radio Supplies".
Radio Control & Logging Software Software is available that can be connected to many of the newer HF radios. The software can control the functions of the radio and also log your contacts while automatically recording the frequency, time, and mode.
Logbook Uploading There are a number of websites where you can upload your logbook. LoTW and eQSL offer awards for confirmed contacts. Other sites are a way to share your logbook with others.
Last revised: 11/07/24 07:38 PM |
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