About BC-TRBO

BC-TRBO is a non-commercial amateur radio network primarily interconnecting digital mobile radio (DMR) repeaters, and hotspot users throughout the province of British Columbia. It is a not-for-profit, community-driven initiative run by volunteers, open to all licensed amateurs, whether you are new to DMR or have been on it for years.

Its aim is reliable, wide-area digital voice for amateur operators, with support for emergency communications and community initiatives.

Part of a bigger picture

BC-TRBO is one of a family of regional DMR networks, and works closely with CAN-TRBO, PNW DMR and DMR-MARC. Talkgroup routing lets you talk locally, across the province, or internationally from a handheld or mobile DMR radio.

How it works

• Repeaters across British Columbia, including Vancouver Island, the Lower Mainland and the Interior, linked over the internet. See the repeaters and the talkgroup matrix.
• Timeslots: most repeaters use both DMR timeslots, usually one for local and one for wide-area talkgroups.
• Linking: BC-TRBO’s NextGen network servers link the repeaters and route the talkgroups. Some repeaters are still linked through the original Rayfield C-Bridge while they move over.
• Hotspots: BC-TRBO runs servers for hotspots and phone apps, so you can reach the network from outside repeater coverage. Add your hotspot.
• The live monitor shows every call on the network as it happens, and you can listen live in your browser.

Weekly net

Every Friday at 8:00 PM Pacific on BC 1 (talkgroup 3027). All licensed amateurs are welcome.

Sponsors

BC-TRBO is sponsored by The New Westminster Amateur Radio Club and the BCFMCA. The web site is hosted by BCWARN.

Get involved

Want to host a repeater, or help build out the network? See Contact, or join the BC-TRBO community on Groups.io.