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Jamaica Amateur Radio Association owns and maintains an island wide
network of VHF repeaters for communication between local Hams. VHF
island wide communication in Jamaica, can only be achieved with the
use of multiple repeater stations. Strategically placed and linked
around the island, these help to overcome the obstacles presented
by the Jamaican terrain. Here is
and interactive map, you may also want to know our guidelines
for using the repeater network.JARA since its inception has confirmed that a sufficient level of demand exists for hams to communicate across the island. The assistance in disaster communications, and the growth of Amateur Radio, encourages the development of the associations repeater network. Since 1980 this network has also assisted in providing communications for the Office Of Disaster Preparedness & Emergency Management and the Jamaica Red Cross in providing Emergency Communications. We are at times requested by the Office of Disaster Preparedness & Emergency Management to provide communication from the affected areas, establish communication posts and pass messages to the relevant authorities. In the past years we have also provided communications for special community events such as, road races, marathons, track & field events and motor rallies, where we are highly praised on our communication skills. The network is also used as a place for social chat, or for exchanging new ideas. Here is a
interactive Map of our Repeater Network.
Repeater Sites (click on a site name for more details) |
