THERMAL BELT

AMATEUR RADIO CLUB

KF4JVI - Tryon NC, Polk County

TBARC’S PREAMBLE STATEMENT

The purpose of this club is to be prepared in case of an emergency and to relay traffic within this repeater's coverage area. We invite all amateur radio operators to participate.

TBARC'S MISSION STATEMENT

TBARC assures the success of our club and our community by having an organization with a focus on its goals, a system of operator development, prudent financial management, and a vision toward and dedication to public service. We support an organized and comprehensive training program and publicize its activities and services to the community. 

Antenna Installations

TBARC now has the Hightower antenna system that can install a 60+ foot mast for club members.  Check out Chad KO4NUE's YOUTUBE for more information

Club Activities

The club is active in WARNS, SKYWARN, Winlink, Simplex exercises, DMR, Mt Mitchell Assault, GMRS, Echolink, Allstar, Hamshack Hotline, Amateur Radio License Testing and more!  

Become a Ham

TBARC is always looking for new members. If you are interested in developing your skills or sharing your skills with other hams then TBARC may be the club for you..

Amateur License Testing

Get your Technician or upgrade your license.  TBARC has VE testing the second Saturday of every month at the American Legion Post 250, 43 Depot St, Tryon NC 28782. Send an email to ThermalBelt250@gmail.com reserve your space now.

Monthly Meetings

All are Welcome

   Last Thursday of each month -7:00 pm

except Holidays

    American Legion Post 250 

   43 Depot St, Tryon NC 28782

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Weekly Nets

All Amateur Operators Welcome


   Thermal Belt Repeater, KF4JVI 

   Every Monday night - 7:30 p.m.

   Frequency 145.330

   Negative offset 

   PL Tone 91.5 Hz. 

Echolink KF4JVI-R Node 158374


GMRS Repeater

Every Wednesday night - 7:30 p.m.

462.650 Narrow (+5 offset)

GMRS Net Controllers:

Wednesday 1 - Ann WRYK497

Wednesday 2 - Gary WB9AYD

Wednesday 3 - Chad KO4NUE

Wednesday 4 - Gary WSCS260

Wednesday 5 - 

Club Officers:

President:   Jerry Melton, N4JBM

Vice-Pres: Gary Wells, WB9AYD

Secretary:  Not filled

Treasurer:  Ann Smith, KO4HYC


Email : 

Thermal Belt Amateur Radio Club


HAM Net Controllers:

Monday 1 - Ann KO4HYC

Monday 2 - Gary WB9AYD

Monday 3 - Chad KO4NUE

Monday 4 - Jay N2NVY

Monday 5 - 


Recording Disclaimer for KF4JVI Repeater

The KF4JVI repeater is a resource provided by the Thermal Belt Amateur Radio Club (TBARC) for the enjoyment and use of its members and the amateur radio community. Recording of any communications on the KF4JVI repeater is strictly prohibited without prior written approval from the Club President. Unauthorized recording may result in disciplinary action by the Club and/or violation of FCC regulations. Please contact the Club President for approval if recording is necessary for special purposes.

TBARC is an ARRL affiliated club


TBARC is manually linked to the Skywarn system