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03 · Projects

What we’re building next.

Repeater linking with other clubs via AllStar, a wider DMR footprint across the network, and members helping each other work toward their qualifications.

In the works AllStar DMR
Panoramic view of the Ballantrae repeater room with cavity filters and equipment racks
01 · Repeater linking

We’re open to linking with other clubs.

Every COARC site already links back to Ballantrae. The next step is reaching further.

Ongoing AllStar

Linking for repeater usage & emergency services

We are open to linking with other clubs to enhance repeater usage and emergency services via AllStar. For more info please use the contact page and send us an email.

COARC repeater coverage across Central Ontario · Approximate · Drag to pan, +/- to zoom
13
Repeaters

VHF & UHF · FM, DMR and Fusion

7
AllStar nodes

Tying the sites together over IP

5
Tower sites

Ballantrae, Grass Hill, Eagle Lake and the Bancroft area

6
APRS nodes

Five digipeaters and two iGates

02 · DMR

The future DMR project.

Planned DMR

DMR is already on the air at Ballantrae, on 442.025 + and 444.9875 +. The future project is to widen digital voice across the network.

VE3ULR Ongoing
Ballantrae · Main site
442.025 + / CC1
Talkgroup 3023Talkgroup 302077Talkgroup 302091
VA3BAL Ongoing
Ballantrae · Main site
444.9875 + / CC1
Talkgroup 302Talkgroup 3023
03 · Study & licensing

Working toward your qualifications.

The club helps members work toward their Amateur Radio qualifications: studying together and leaning on references like the one shown here.

Cover of the Canadian Amateur Radio Advanced Qualification Study Guide
Advanced Qualification Study Guide