Contra Costa Repeater Association: Enhancing Communication Across the Bay Area

Introduction: Hello, today we will introduce the Contra Costa Repeater Association, a vital organization dedicated to providing robust repeater coverage and supporting public service communications.

Club Overview:

• Club Name: Contra Costa Repeater Association
• Call Sign: N6TPR
• Contact Person: Brad B. Sage, K6JPR

Basic Information:

• Annual Report: June 25th, 2024
• Meeting Time: Third Saturday each month at 8:30 AM
• Meeting Place: Legends at Diablo Creek in North Concord, CA
• ARRL Section: East Bay (EB)
• Affiliation Date: June 8th, 2023

Specialties:

• Public Service/Emergency Communications
• Repeaters
• VHF/UHF Operations

Services Offered:

• Repeater Services

Club Description: The Contra Costa Repeater Association provides robust and open repeater coverage for Contra Costa County, the Southern Sacramento Valley, Northern San Joaquin Valley, SF East Bay, Sierra Foothills, and more. The club operates three linked hill-top sites that provide 2M and, as needed, 70 CM service for public service, emergency communications (EMCOMM), and casual QSOs. The repeaters currently sign "WA6HAM".

Links: Contra Costa Repeater Association Website

Club Statistics:

• Total Members: 34
• Voting Members: 33
• Voting Licensed Amateur Members: 26
• Voting ARRL Members: 20

Officers:

• Contact: Brad B. Sage, K6JPR
• Editor: Diana L. Sage, KA6TZU

Conclusion: The Contra Costa Repeater Association plays a crucial role in maintaining effective communication across various regions. Their commitment to providing reliable repeater services supports both public service and emergency communications, making them an essential part of the amateur radio community. Thanks for watching. For more supporting, please visit talkpod.com.