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.
Club Activities
The club is active in WARNS, SKYWARN, Winlink, Simplex exercises, DMR, Mt Mitchell Assault, 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.
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
Monthly Meetings
All are Welcome
Last Thursday of each month -7:00 pm
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
Club Officers:
President: Chad Hightower, KO4NUE
Vice-Pres: Robin Michael, KV4AL
Secretary: Ann Smith, KO4HYC
Treasurer: Ann Smith, KO4HYC
Email :
Thermal Belt Amateur Radio Club
Net Controllers:
Monday 1 - Ann KO4HYC
Monday 2 - Richard KA3JCA
Monday 3 - Steve KO4HYD
Monday 4 - Anna KO4RYP
Monday 5 - Chad KO4NUE
TBARC is an ARRL affiliated club
TBARC is manually linked to the Skywarn system