New to HAM, Looking for active Nets

[KO6FYX]

Hello all,
I'm KO6FYX out of SoCal, San Diego to be specific, I got my amateur radio technician license in order to use a ham radio for the cheap club that I am in I recently installed an Icom IC-2730A in my Rig and am looking for active Repeters in my area. When I got my license I didn't intend to get too involved in the amateur radio hobby but now I got the itch and I would like to. Using my programming software I imported a bunch of repeaters off of the query list a lot of which came from this website however none of them seem to be active. I monitor the 2 meter and 70cm hailing frequencies when I drive, but never seem to catch anyone on. Do any of you have any Repeters or nets in my area that are active?

 

[K4EET]

Hi Edward and congratulations on getting your ham license last September. Also, welcome to Radio Reference. You would probably be more apt to get replies from the San Diego area if this thread was posted in the San Diego, California sub-forum found here. Don’t create another thread though. Click on “Report” in the lower left of your first post and ask a moderator to move this for you. 73 my friend. Dave K4EET

 

[AK9R]

Start with your local club. Do they have a website? If so, it may list repeaters in the area and any local nets that might happen on those repeaters. Does your club's website list any other clubs in the area? If so, check those other clubs for info.

Next, you could use the club search tool on the ARRL website (Search for ARRL Affiliated Clubs) to find ARRL affiliated clubs in your area. Those club websites may have info about local repeaters and nets.

 

[K6GBW]

Take a look at the PAPA system. They have a linked repeater system that covers down there. It's busy pretty much all the time. Look up Palomar Mountain on 448.540-103.5 and Otay on 447.560-103.5 The system is member supported but welcomes visitors. Check it out and I'm sure you'll find people to talk to.

 

[KO6FYX]

Hello all,
I'm KO6FYX out of SoCal, San Diego to be specific, I got my amateur radio technician license in order to use a ham radio for the cheap club that I am in I recently installed an Icom IC-2730A in my Rig and am looking for active Repeters in my area. When I got my license I didn't intend to get too involved in the amateur radio hobby but now I got the itch and I would like to. Using my programming software I imported a bunch of repeaters off of the query list a lot of which came from this website however none of them seem to be active. I monitor the 2 meter and 70cm hailing frequencies when I drive, but never seem to catch anyone on. Do any of you have any Repeters or nets in my area that are active?

*Jeep Club not Cheap Club

 

[k6cpo]

The San Diego area has a bunch of active repeaters. They range from Mt Palomar and Valley Center all the way down to Mt Otay just north of the border and from the coast all the way to Mt Laguna. For instance, my club has three open repeaters in the South Bay, two near I-805 and Telegraph Canyon Road and one (soon to be two) in Coronado. We will be meeting in Chula Vista the evening of March 24. You are welcome to attend. All the information about the meeting is available at our website SOBARS. Just look under the Meetings and Nets tab.

Possibly the most popular repeater(s) are the K6RRR system of three linked repeaters, one on Mt Otay, one on Mt Palomar and one in the vicinity of the Market Street Costco with coverage of downtown. Try either Otay at 449.440 (-) or Palomar 449.260 (-) both with a PL (CTCSS) of 107.2.

On Saturday, March 29th, the San Diego ARES group is holding an "Activity Day" at the Kearney Mesa Recreation Center (right across the freeways from you.) We'll be set up in the back behind the baseball field. The event will run from 0800 until 1200 and will feature different types of radios and communications methodologies. Everyone is welcome. Come out and get acquainted. From 1000 to 1200 we be conducting classes in how to use your handheld radio. If you're interested in the class I can give you the sign-up information offline.

 

[bill4long]

Hello all,
I'm KO6FYX out of SoCal, San Diego to be specific, I got my amateur radio technician license in order to use a ham radio for the cheap club that I am in I recently installed an Icom IC-2730A in my Rig and am looking for active Repeters in my area. When I got my license I didn't intend to get too involved in the amateur radio hobby but now I got the itch and I would like to. Using my programming software I imported a bunch of repeaters off of the query list a lot of which came from this website however none of them seem to be active. I monitor the 2 meter and 70cm hailing frequencies when I drive, but never seem to catch anyone on. Do any of you have any Repeters or nets in my area that are active?

There are several on Allstar and IRLP. You can make a cheap Allstar node for about $100.

 

[alcahuete]

*Jeep Club not Cheap Club

Was wondering about that. There are a ton of repeaters in San Diego and up the coast that you should have no problem hitting. As mentioned, PAPA is a great club with tremendous coverage. Have used that system from Mexico to Santa Barbara and out to Vegas, with virtually no deadspots.

 

[ladn]

Take a look at the PAPA system. They have a linked repeater system that covers down there.

PAPA has a net every night of the week around 7:30 pm. Each night is a different interest area, including new hams, antennas, digital and the outdoor net. The system is very new ham friendly and offers a free 45 day trial subscription.