Start Here - CumbriaCQ Forum

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Start Here - CumbriaCQ Forum

Welcome to CumbriaCQ, the community forum for the CumbriaCQ radio network across Cumbria, the North West of England and Scotland.

This forum is here for all radio-minded people, not only licensed amateur radio operators. You are welcome here if you are interested in repeaters, amateur radio, CB, PMR446, MeshCore, LoRa, Meshtastic, scanners, SDR receivers, listening, radio projects, clubs, events, or just learning how radio works.

First places to visit

What you can discuss here

  • Amateur radio repeaters, gateways, nets and local activity
  • CB radio and PMR446 licence-free radio
  • MeshCore, LoRa, Meshtastic, APRS and packet projects
  • Radio scanners, SDR receivers and listening posts
  • AllStar, EchoLink, Zello, Peanut and digital voice access
  • Radios, antennas, hotspots, codeplugs and technical help
  • Club events, activations, meetings and local radio news

What to post where

  • Use Repeaters & Status for repeater, gateway, dashboard and network updates.
  • Use Network Faults & Support if something on the CumbriaCQ network is not working as expected.
  • Use Technical Support for radios, hotspots, codeplugs, antennas and setup help.
  • Use Events & Clubs for nets, meetings, activations and club activity.
  • Use CB & PMR 446 for licence-free radio chat.
  • Use Buy / Sell / Swap for marketplace posts.

New to radio?

Start with the wiki and ask questions. Friendly beginner questions are welcome here. You do not need to be licensed to join in with general radio discussion, listening, CB, PMR446, MeshCore, LoRa, Meshtastic, scanners or SDR topics.

If you are not sure where to post, use Start Here / New Members or General and a moderator can move it later.

Quick reminder

Be friendly, stay legal on-air, avoid posting private information, and help keep CumbriaCQ useful for everyone.

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