Community Supported Radio Resources.
We’ve added a Yaesu 2-meter VHF repeater to the site on Mt. Lemmon; it is available on 146.680mhz with a negative offset. This one is in standalone digital mode to encourage local use; for more information on Yaesu Fusion see:… Read More »Yaesu C4FM Lemmon Repeater Online
As of April 10, 2025, all Arizona repeaters on the Southwest Communications Radio System now operate in standalone mode by default. This change encourages more localized use and less statewide traffic by default. What’s New: Need to connect to another… Read More »Arizona Repeaters Now in Standalone Mode
From Larry Zentner with New Mexico Search & Rescue Council: Want to help the 50K Mt. Taylor Race support staff on Sat Sept 28th as a GMRS radio operator? Let me know and I’ll plug you in to one of… Read More »Call for Operators : Mt. Taylor 50K
Special Configuration Bulletin Repeaters Affected: La Mosca / Mt. Taylor 462.650MhzDate Affected: September 28, 2024 (All Day) The La Mosca / Mt. Taylor 650 repeater will be placed in standalone mode on September 28th, 2024 with linking commands disabled. This… Read More »SCB: La Mosca / Mt. Taylor 650
The attached document below compiles our findings and outcomes from the recently conducted traffic and utilization survey. We encourage everyone to read the document in full, as we are directly engaging the public on how to best configure and utilize… Read More »SWCRS Traffic & Utilization Survey : Outcomes and Actions
The SWCRS now has its winlink gateway operating on Mt. Lemmon. Winlink can be used for sending emails (both within the system and to the public internet) and other structured messages to other users of the system, VARA also allows… Read More »N7GMR-1 : Lemmon Winlink Gateway Online
The SWCRS is conducting its annual traffic and utilization survey; the survey is available to all members of the public – SWCRS members or not. Please take a minute to provide feedback here: Responses will be accepted for 30 days… Read More »SWCRS Traffic & Utilization Survey
Camp Kerchunk 2024 at Luna Lake Campground was a lively and memorable gathering of SWCRS radio enthusiasts and their families. Everyone settled in quickly, setting the stage for a weekend of fun and camaraderie. Attended by around 50 people, the… Read More »Camp Kerchunk ’24 Summary
Operators: Event Overview: The SWCRS (Southwest Community Radio System) had a blast participating in the ARRL Field Day on Mt. Graham, Arizona. Picture this: overcast skies with a gentle drizzle and temperatures blissfully in the mid-60s, a refreshing escape from… Read More »’24 ARRL Field Day Summary
Our Mission: To develop the capabilities of the General Mobile and Amateur Radio Services, and encourage a natural interest in radio communications with the communities we serve by providing infrastructure, educational opportunities, and community events.
Public Records: Public records for the Tucson GMRS Association (dba. “Southwest Community Radio System”) can be found here: Public Records & Documents