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Richmond Amateur Telecommunications Society
W4RAT · Richmond, Virginia

An ARRL Affiliated Club Serving Central Virginia Since 1972



BSA Jamboree on the air

  • 17 Oct 2020
  • 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
  • 13905 Hanover Quarter Rd Hanover VA 23069

Jamboree-on-the-Air | Boy Scouts of AmericaThe DMRVA portable repeater will be deployed and operational in Hanover county soon to support the upcoming Jamboree on the Air (JOTA) activities from October 16 to 18, 2020.  There will be an HF station as well as other activities.  Using the callsign K4B, the Heart of Virginia counsel Battlefield District will operate from 13905 Hanover Quarter Rd Hanover VA23069.  If you are in the area and want to offer your assistance, please contact KJ4NPB who can also provide full details on the configuration of the portable repeater, but listen for them on TG 907.  

   The Local RATS repeater 146.880 PL 74.4 in and out will also be used for local contacts along with HF.  

Band WOSM Calling Frequencies Suggested Band Segment for US Stations Notes
80 m 3.940 & 3.690(1) 3.920 – 3.940
3.670 – 3.690 (1)
(1) Extra segment
40 m 7.190 & 7.090 (2) 7.180 – 7.200
7.270 – 7.290
(2) 7.090 not available in Region 2
20 m 14.290 14.270 – 14.290
14.320 – 14.340
17 m 18.140 18.140 – 18.150
15 m 21.360 21.360 – 21.400
12 m 24.960 24.960 – 24.980
10 m 28.390 (3) 28.350 – 28.400 (3) (3) Includes Novices & Techs
6 m 50.160 50.160 – 50.200


Richmond Amateur Telecommunications Society, Inc. (RATS) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. PO Box 70613, Henrico VA, 23255
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