What is W4NYK

[banjoman_5strings]

hey guys i was reprogramming my scanner when i stumbled upon this ferq. 146.610 in the database it was in greenville county and it said Skyward i was listening to there Mon. night role call and i was just wondering what it is. I dont quite understand all this radio stuff yet. But if its something i can join how do I do so and what type of Equipment would i need to do so


Thanks again


Banjoman_5strings

 

[Caesar]

This is an Amateur Radio Repeater, you would first need to get a Amateur Radio ticket
read ARRLWeb: ARRL Home Page and HRO Ham Radio Outlet Worldwide Supplier of Amateur Radio Electronics Equipment to see more and see if you are interested. I know some guys in the area I could point you to as well to tell you more about local Ham radio in the area..

 

[Caesar]

sorry, i meant Ham Radio and Amateur Radio Operators, ARRL, Emergency Radio when i put HRO Ham Radio Outlet Worldwide Supplier of Amateur Radio Electronics Equipment HRO is great for buying equipment but the hello radio is great getting started information for Ham Radio

 

[n5ims]

You might try contacting these folks --> Anderson Radio Club (N4AW) <-- who will most likely be happy go help you get started in amateur radio.

 

[rescuecomm]

W4NYK is the Blue Ridge Amatuer Radio club's callsign just as N4AW is the Anderson Amatuer Radio Club's callsign. The frequency is listed as Skywarn because in the event of severe weather, one of the club members will go to the NWS office at the Greenville-Spartanburg airport and take spotter reports. To be a part of the nets, you will need a technician class radio license and a two meter radio/antenna. The Blue Ridge Club used to give the tests at the American Red Cross Building on Grove Road every two months. Try the website arrl.com for more info and sample tests.

Bob