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Hello Group! Here is a quick repeater system update! 6/28/25 SGA-575 is on the air! New updated repeater is in and being readied to be installed in the near future. Also antenna crew is being scheduled to replace the existing antenna with one that has higher gain. SGA-600 is on the air! Intermittent noise issues....Replacement duplexers have been received and tuned. Scheduling date to install them. SGA-650 is NOT on the air! Down due to hurricane Helene tower being destroyed. New site has been located and equipment is being ordered. Tower crew to be scheduled for work. No ETA at this time. SGA-700 is on the air! No issues noted at this time. Thanks, Scott Haner - SYSOP WRFS362

I am a new GMRS user but I have had some exposure to amateur radio from a young age. My Grandfather held his license back in ‘39 and was an avid ham operator building his own equipment and making connections around the globe. Recently I’ve discovered his radio logs and old Chandler Morse Code Courses. It’s really fascinating stuff. My goal is to learn as much as I can, meet people and make connections while helping others and providing a service. I’m looking forward to getting to know others and soak up the knowledge. Shawn WSEZ511

Hello Group! I am sorry to the report that the SGA-650 is off the air due to tower damage due to Hurricane Helene. No ETA as of yet. The other three repeaters seem to be working as I type this message. Thank you for your support... if you have not already please consider supporting the South Georgia GMRS Group found here on myGMRS.com. Thanks, Scott Haner WRfS-362 Sys-op

Please Note! UPDATE! The SGA-575 repeater was experiencing noise issues due to equipment failure with the duplexer (a frequency tuned filter that allows the repeater to transmit and receive at the same time on the same antenna). A new duplexer has been located and it has been configured and installed. The volunteer technical team has resolved the issue. Thanks, Scott Haner WRfS-362 Sys-op

Please Note! UPDATE! The SGA-575 repeater is experiencing noise issues due to equipment failure. A new duplexer has been located is being configured for installation. The volunteer technical team is working on the issue and will resolve as soon as possible. Thanks, Scott Haner WRfS-362 Sys-op

I am new to GMRS and working on my HAM license. New to the group as well. Hope to talk to you all sometime.

Please Note! The SGA-575 repeater is experiencing noise issues due to equipment failure. The volunteer technical team is working on the issue and will resolve as soon as possible. Thanks, Scott Haner WRfS-362 Sys-op

ATTN: All South Georgia GMRS repeaters are on the air! Antenna work for SGA-700-WEST LOWNDES is now complete! The repeater is now operational. Hope to hear you soon! Thanks, Scott Haner WRFS362

Hi! Sorry... I was just going through the club messages this evening and saw this one I had not responded to. Yes there are a few of the Chinese units out there for sale at low cost. They do work ok but do have some learning curve when it comes to programming. I personally like used commercial Kenwood radios like the TK-863, TK-880, or the TK-8180 which as newer model radio. If you shop you can usually find one at reasonable prices. From time to time the South GA GMRS group has used radios for sale to help offset the cost of keeping up the repeater systems in the are. Thanks, Scott Haner WRFS-362

I'm researching new radios. Specifically, I'm looking for a 50W to use as either (and/or both) stationary and mobile. I was looking at the BTECH GMRS-50V2, 50W. Any thoughts, suggestions, comments? I appreciate any help you can provide.

https://www.fema.gov/press-release/20230803/fema-and-fcc-plan-nationwide-emergency-alert-test-oct-4-2023

Hi GMRS users! Say hello to John aka "Rabbit" who is now our new SGA-575 repeater ambassador! John is monitoring the repeater most of the time to welcome or assist GMRS users to the area. Please feed free to call him! John aka "Rabbit" is also monitoring the local ham radio 2 meter repeater on 147.135+ CTCSS 141.3 for those who are licensed amateur radio operators. Please check in with him as your traveling through! John aka "Rabbit" call signs are KE4CQX (amateur radio) WRTG280 (GMRS) Thanks, Scott Haner WRFS362 and KBØY

HELLO... SOUTH GEORGIA GMRS REPEATER USERS! Please note that the SGA-575, SGA-600, and SGA-650 repeaters are on the air and operational! Please note that the new antenna for the SGA-700 repeater has been received in and the tower crew has been scheduled to install the antenna soon. If you have any questions or comments please reach out to me. Thank you for your support! Scott Haner WRFS362

I think I'm going to like it!

All repeaters online but West Lowndes. Still waiting on antenna work to be completed.