Author: AC0XW

Join KE0DC for the Digital Ham Radio Q&A session every Saturday morning at 8:00 AM Mountain Time. Connect and engage with fellow amateur radio enthusiasts on the following platforms: XLX022H, XLX720H, AmComm Talk Group 31081, and TGIF Talk Group 356. Each session covers a variety of topics, including FT8, JS8, …

The XLX server that CRRG runs now has a new interlink. Module H the DLN module has a DMR link with AmComm on Talk Group 31081. This further expands the the reach of XLX022, if you haven’t checked it out be sure to look at the dashboard https://xlx.crrg.club and always …

XLX022 now has some new interlinks! Module H “DLN” is now interlinked with PRA’s XLX720H. Module I is now the interlink module and it is interlinked with Colorado Digital’s XLX303I, PRA’s XLX720I and Octane Network’s XLX372I. Be sure to check the repeaters page for current setups of the CRRG XLX022. …

There is a new neighborhood node available for use on Wires-X. It is near 72nd and Sheridan and has full Wires-X control at 5 watts of power. It’s on 441.100MHz with no DG-ID. If you’re in the area give it a go. As always if you have questions reach out …

Castle Rock Repeater Group now has their own group on the APRS announcement server ANSRVR. Checking into the server through APRS is simple and allows announcements or messages to be sent to all of the other CRRG members that are checked into the server. To check into the group simply …

Wires-X room 00728 is now linked to our XLX server. Room 00728 is linked to Module A. This means that Module A has Brandmeister Talk Group 3196577 and Wires-X Room 00728 linked to it. Go on give it a try! If you need help with digital mode radio reach out …

Information on the Olivia mode: https://oliviadigitalmode.org/ Oliva is an awesome mode that doesn’t get enough love – NR0D Olivia is a MFSK mode used for keyboard-to-keyboard communications. Olivia is NOT a weak-signal mode. While it is a mode that can decode weak signals, it is not a weak-signal mode like JT65 or FT8. The Olivia mode was …

The JS8 QSO Party is a chance to get on the air with JS8 and make some contacts every month. Whether you like a quick exchange or a long rag-chew, this event is for you. We have a lot of great, patient operators in the group, so the environment should be very welcoming! …

The Digital Learning Net is looking for Net Control Stations. W0SUN and KE0DC could use a week off, they have been doing this for over 5 years. If you’re interested reach out to W0SUN or KE0DC.

If you haven’t tried the XLX022 yet what’s holding you back? There is lots of hotspot support in the club, including our very own Digital Learning Net. Give it a go, let us know if you need help.

CRRG has finalized an Acceptable Use Policy for its repeaters. Please visit the Repeaters page and review the now active AUP.

Did you know that CRRG/CARBBN does free monthly Ham radio testing? If you are new to Ham radio and looking to get your license or looking to upgrade we have you covered. Be sure to check out the Testing page for all the details.

ACARES Net starting on 3/1

CRRG has resumed the Sunday night net. We take check-ins from all Radio Amateurs. Join us Sunday night at 1900 on the 146.670MHz [-] repeater.

CRRG is looking for operators to run Net Control for the Sunday evening Net and the other nets run by CRRG. If you are interested in becoming a Net Control station please reach out to the club on Telegram or directly to N0KMO ([email protected]). There are several nets on the …