About Our Club
About Our Club
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Service, Innovation, and Connection
Service, Innovation, and Connection
The Cumberland Valley Amateur Radio Club (CVARC) is a long-standing organization dedicated to fostering amateur radio as both a skill and a passion. The club has served as a vital resource for radio operators in the Cumberland Valley region. Over the decades, we have provided a space for education, experimentation, and communication for hams of all experience levels.
Our members include everyone from seasoned operators with years of expertise to individuals who are brand-new to the world of amateur radio. We share a common goal: to keep the spirit of amateur radio alive and accessible to all.
Our Repeater: 147.120 MHz - +0.600 MHZ Offset + PL 100 Hz
Our Repeater: 147.120 MHz - +0.600 MHZ Offset + PL 100 Hz
The repeater is our club's repeater and hosts our club's on-air activities and a resource for the amateur radio community. Located atop Clarks Knob, roughly nine miles northwest of Chambersburg, PA, the repeater operates on 147.120 MHz with a +0.600 kHz offset and a 100 Hz CTCSS tone on RX and TX. Its elevated placement ensures exceptional coverage across a wide area across the area.
The repeater serves not only Franklin County and parts of Fulton County, but it also extends its reach beyond Pennsylvania. Operators in Hagerstown, MD, surrounding areas, and even parts of West Virginia can access the repeater.
The W3ACH repeater is open 24/7 to all licensed amateurs.
Sunday Night Net: Every Sunday at 20:30, our repeater hosts a check in with the voices of the club during our weekly net. This is a time for sharing updates, exchanging technical knowledge, and enjoying camaraderie with fellow operators.
Everyday Use: Beyond structured nets, the repeater is perfect for casual chats, coordinating with friends, or testing your signal.
Looking to the Future
Looking to the Future
We see amateur radio as more than a hobby, it's a gateway to discovery and a vital service for our community. As we look to the future, we remain committed to growing and evolving with the technology, while staying rooted in the values that have guided us since our founding.
We are dedicated to enhancing our repeater infrastructure to ensure even broader coverage and improved reliability, making it a trusted resource for both everyday use and emergency communications. We are also embracing new technologies such as digital modes and software-defined radios, we aim to remain at the forefront of innovation in amateur radio.
Education and outreach remain central to our mission. We strive to offer more opportunities for hands-on learning, from workshops on antenna design to beginner-friendly sessions for new operators. Our goal is to inspire and equip the next generation of hams, ensuring the continued growth and vitality of the hobby.
As a club, we also recognize the importance of community. We will continue to serve as a hub for operators of all experience levels, creating a space where people can come together to share knowledge, solve problems, and celebrate the joy of amateur radio. Whether through public service, club events, or simply keeping the airwaves active.
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