Repeaters & Systems
Essential frequencies and access codes.
🎙️ 145.11 Voice Repeater
Active📡 224.16 Voice Repeater
Active📡 147.075 Voice Repeater
Active📻 443.225 Fusion
ActiveNote: This system is linked full time to the Ohio Network. It does not have an open WiresX connection.
🌐145.11/224.16 EchoLink Info
OnlineNote: Connect remotely via EchoLink with a smartphone or desktop to route audio natively into our physical 145.11 MHz system. The system only allows incoming connects. The system does not originate outgoing connections.
🌐147.075 IRLP Info
Offline
Note: IRLP is a digital connection between repeaters and users world-wide.
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for a list of all Nodes.
Note: If you would like to learn more about using Echolink,
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🗓️ Weekly Association Nets
| Day / Time | Net Scope / Objectives | Net Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Mondays 9:30 PM |
Shortwave & Scanner Net Discussion covering shortwave propagation, tactical scanner hardware configurations, and intercept logs. | 145.110 MHz |
| Wednesdays 8:00 PM |
Ohio District 3 ARES Training Net Official regional public safety training and checking system. Managed by emergency coordinators. Open to all licensed hams. The third Wednesday of the month finds the net on the backup system, 146.82 MHz for a test of the back-up. | 145.110 Normally 146.82 MHz 3rd Wed |
Our Mission & Foundation
Tracing our service footprint across West Central Ohio.
The West Central Ohio Amateur Radio Association (WCOARA) coordinates licensed operators spanning south-west and central Ohio counties. We are dedicated to providing resilient regional communications, technical innovation, and educational mentorship to tech enthusiasts throughout these counties.
Legacy of KMCARA
WCOARA integrates the historical assets and structure of the legendary KMCARA (Kettering Medical Center Amateur Radio Association). We carry forward their historical charter, dedicating our volunteer crews to community safety and hospital network liaison initiatives. Click here for a deeper look
Our Membership Meetings
Our general association membership meetings are hosted on the Third Monday of every calendar month at 19:00 local time. Meetings are held on Zoom by email invitation.
We also have periodic face-to-face gathering such as Christmas Holidays. These we use as social events at selected restaurants that are usually somewhat mid-way between Columbus and Cincinnati.
Leadership
Our Hamvention Flea Market Site
Remote Receiver at Sugarcreek Twp
Voter and Equalizer at the 145.11 SiteCommittee Chairs
Sugar Creek Site Installation
Link Antenna View From RichmondGovernance and Corporate Info
Official documentation, structural bylaws, and organizational transparency blueprints.
📑 WCOARA Constitution
Foundational ruleset defining our 501 (c)3 corporate structural parameters and bylaws as filed with the State of Ohio
📑 Acceptable Operations
Policy on Acceptable Operating Practices on WCOARA Communication Systems
Adopted: 21 November 2022
📑Dues Policy
Policy on the dues structure and assessment amounts for the West Central Ohio Amateur Radio Association.
Adopted August 29, 2000
📑 Officer Installation
Policy on Installation of and Assumption of Office by Association Elected and Appointed Officials
Adopted: November 28, 2000
📑 Runoff Elections
Policy on Installation of and Assumption of Office by Association Elected and Appointed Officials.
Adopted August 29, 2000
📑 Asset Sale
Policy on Sale or Distribution of Association Tangible Assets
Adopted: 18 March 2003
📑 Uncontested Elections
Policy on Elections with No Contested Offices
Adopted: 21 September 2009
📑 KHN Affiliation
Policy on Affiliation Between the Kettering Health Network (KHN) & the WCOARA
Adopted: 11 February 2020
Executive Council
WCOARA Officers
Committee Chairs
System Trustees
📑 Address
WCOARA
3535 Southern Blvd
Kettering, OH 45429
info@wcoara.org
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