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