To operate the remote station, you must have a valid US call sign listed in the FCC Universal Licensing System (ULS) of any class. Unless you have successfully upgraded your license through the YARC VE team and can provide verification, we will not accept paper CSCEs. Exceptions may be made on a case-by-case basis. When using the remote station, please use either your own call sign or the club call sign, WY4RC.

Do not take control of the radio while other members are using it. To check the current status of the station, verify the "Control Operator" information in the bottom left corner and hover your mouse over the red/green glowing light in the bottom right corner. Treat the equipment with care and avoid overdriving the radio while using digital modes.

It is your responsibility to operate within the boundaries of FCC regulations and amateur radio best practices. Engaging in illegal activities or demonstrating poor operating practices may result in your removal from the discord and a ban from using the remote station. Always strive to be a good ambassador for the hobby and our club.

To ensure fair access to the remote station, please limit your continuous operating time. If no one is waiting, you may continue to operate, but be prepared to relinquish control if another member requests access. At this time the station is offered on a first-come, first-served basis, but we are open to setting up a schedule if need be.

Radio Control

First and foremost, ensure whenever you change frequency you press "Tune" so the SWR is a solid match; it will quickly key up the radio to tune and unkey quickly as well, this is normal operation. Regular voice can be set for 100w, but keep digital modes (FT8, SSTV, CW, etc) to 60 watts.

If you encounter technical issues or malfunctions while using the remote station, promptly report the problem to Austin or ping the mods in ⁠#rs-chatter in the discord.