Overview
The Western Washington Amateur Television Society (WWATS) is a specialized amateur radio group focusing on amateur television (ATV) operations. The society promotes technical innovation and social interaction within the amateur television community, offering regular nets, repeater operations, and live streaming of activities.
Club Details
- Call Sign: WW7ATS
- Affiliation Date: November 10, 2011
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Meeting Information:
- Time: 1st Saturday of each month at 10:00 AM
- Location: Zoom
Specialties
- General Interest
- Repeaters
- VHF/UHF
Services Offered
- Repeater
Membership
- Total Members: 18
- Voting Members: 18
- Licensed Amateur Members: 18
- ARRL Members: 13
Leadership
- Contact, Secretary: Leland R. Bond, N7KC
- President, Editor: Robert B. Helling, K9PQ
- Treasurer: James Goodnow, WU7N
Contact Information
- Website: www.qsl.net/ww7ats
- Daytime/Evening Phone: (206) 729-0416
- Email: info@wwats.net
Club Focus
- Technical and Social Interaction: WWATS brings together enthusiasts of amateur television for collaboration and technical advancements.
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ATV Repeater Operations: The club operates a DVB-T ATV repeater on Cougar Mountain, King County, near Seattle.
- Uplink Frequency: 435.5 MHz (horizontal)
- Downlink Frequency: 1255.5 MHz (vertical)
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Regular Nets and Live Streaming:
- Nets held twice weekly on Wednesdays and Saturdays at 8:00 PM local time.
- Sessions are live-streamed on YouTube, welcoming all ATV enthusiasts.
Conclusion
The Western Washington Amateur Television Society is a vibrant and innovative group dedicated to advancing amateur television operations. Its repeater activities, regular nets, and focus on collaboration make it a cornerstone for ATV enthusiasts in the region.
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