The Eastman Amateur Radio Club
VE4TG: Eastman Amateur Radio Club's repeaters and emergency communication support
Description
The Eastman Amateur Radio Club (VE4TG) operates a VHF repeater at 146.73 MHz and a UHF repeater at 444.15 MHz, both located at the Manitoba Hydro gas-fired generating station near Selkirk. These repeaters are situated on the power plant roof, leveraging its infrastructure for antenna placement. The club's primary objective is to offer a reliable local repeater site for members in the East Selkirk and Lockport areas, ensuring consistent amateur radio access.
Beyond routine communication, the club maintains a standby communications link to assist local municipal authorities during emergencies requiring communications support. The unique repeater site location at a generating station provides a robust backup power supply, enhancing reliability. The club also organizes activities such as a weekly net and participates in WARC Field Day, fostering community engagement and operational readiness.