Author: W0WYX

The Denver Area Scouts Net is for all Scouts, Scouters, and non-Scouting ham radio operators. The net is an open forum with discussion around Scouting, Scouting-related activities such as Jamboree on the Air, the National Jamboree, World Scout Jamboree, and local radio Scouting opportunities. Upcoming Scouting events in the Denver area are also announced. All are welcome!

The net is held at 19:00 MT the 1st and 3rd Sundays of each month on the 449.450 MHz repeater. It is also carried on Allstar (46079), DMR Talkgroup 310847 (and RMRL DMR repeater 449.750 Time slot 1) and Fusion room DENVERSKYHUBLINK.

Note: there will be no net on Easter Sunday 2026 which is April 5th.

There will be no Rocky Mountain Radio League Net on the following U.S. Federally observed holidays in 2026:

Monday, January 19, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Monday, February 16, Washington’s Birthday/Presidents Day
Monday, May 25, Memorial Day
Monday, September 7, Labor Day
Monday, October 12, Columbus Day/Indigenous Peoples Day

The Guy Hill phone line has been repaired and the autopatch on the 145.220 and 224.000 repeaters is functional again.  Thanks everyone for your patience while this issue was resolved.

The autopatch on the 145.220 and 224.000 repeaters is currently unavailable due to a phone line outage on Guy Hill.  The provider has been notified and acknowledges the problem, but due to property access issues a resolution is expected to take an extended period of time.  Sorry about any inconvenience.  A notice will be posted when the autopatch is available again.

The 145.220 hardware on Guy Hill has been replaced with a Motorola Quantar repeater, replacing the GE MASTR II machine which has served the club well since August 1989. The new repeater can operate in analog and P25 digital modes. It also offers autopatch and AllStarLink access, both of which are available to RMRL members. Many thanks to our chief technical officer, Mike, KIØGO, who not only donated the repeater but did a fantastic job configuring and installing it!

There will be no Rocky Mountain Radio League Net on the following U.S. Federally observed holidays in 2025:

Monday, January 20, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Monday, February 17, Washington’s Birthday
Monday, May 26, Memorial Day
Monday, September 1, Labor Day
Monday, October 13, Columbus Day

Past RMRL President Warren Gretz, NØFVG passed away on November 20, 2024 at his home in Catalina Arizona. He was 80.

Warren led the RMRL in the late 1980s and early 1990s. He spearheaded many projects including the installation of a club repeater on Devilshead Mountain.

Outside of ham radio, Warren was known for his many activities including airplanes, competitive shooting, photography, and horseback riding.

Professionally, Warren spent the greater part of his career at the National Renewable Energy Lab in Golden Colorado where he was head of the photographic department.

After retirement Warren moved to Idaho and later to southern Arizona. He is survived by his wife, Jan Mutchler, NØLMC. Services were held December 17th in Oro Valley Arizona.

Those of us in the RMRL who knew Warren will miss his leadership, can-do attitude and friendly demeanor. RIP Warren.