WeComm Home
Newsflash
Governor Evers Signs Amateur Radio Proclamation
Help Support WeComm
The WeComm network now consist of 12 voice repeaters linked via internet connections to provide the best possible voice communications between repeater sites. Our network now covers the majority of the State of Wisconsin, with a few fringe areas which are also very challenging RF areas. Our hopes would be to one day fill the remaining voids to offer complete statewide coverage.
It is an expensive endeavor running such a large network. The annual cost to run WeComm is $17,000.00. Post 9-11 grant money was readily available which aided in the development and execution of this network. But over time these grants are no longer available. As we search for new opportunities in the area of grant money we also want to remind the users of the network that donations are gladly accepted. There are several ways to donate to WeComm. Cash donations can be sent to the address below. If you use Amazon please think of us and log into AmazonSmile and select WeComm Ltd. Your price stays the same on the items you purchase and WeComm gets a % of the sale from Amazon.
Please consider making a tax-deductible donation
For donation information please contact us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or send your checks or money orders to:
WeComm, Ltd.
113 Falcon Crest
Black Earth, Wisconsin 53515
Every donation receives a receipt/thank you letter for tax purposes.
Thank you for your support!
WeComm Link
From time to time an area event may require a specific repeater be taken off the network so it can be used as a stand alone machine. To make a request you can email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Please include the event, duration for the repeater to be disconnected from the network and a contact name and phone number. WeComm will make every attempt to work with local groups in support of their communications event.
|
WeComm, Ltd. is a Wisconsin nonprofit organization created for the following purposes: |
|
| 1. | To support and facilitate emergency, disaster, and public service related communication systems and services provided to government agencies, the general public and private disaster relief organizations by Amateur Radio Operators through the Amateur Radio Emergency Service and the Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Service. The primary purpose shall be the construction and maintenance of a statewide voice and digital wireless two-way communication network. |
| 2. | Such other activities as the directors may determine are necessary or desirable in furtherance of the forgoing paragraph. |
WeComm is designing and building statewide voice repeater and digital data networks, which will be primarily used by ARES/RACES to better serve its clients. These networks will use state-of-the-art technology not commonly used in Amateur Radio networks.
Repeaters and data networks are now being constructed and acquired. Please watch the progress by clicking on the links to the left.
WeComm's Board of Directors
Kyle Schaefer
Jack Thomas
Jim Westover
Mike Bresnahan
Mark Rasmussen
Chris Keezer
Corey Lardinois
Howie Hathaway
Josh Roskos
WeComm's Officers
Kyle Schaefer – President
Jack Thomas – Vice President
Josh Roskos – Treasurer
Chris Keezer – Secretary
WeComm's Other Leaders
Ralph Pellegrini – Technical Director
Mike Bresnahan - Repeater Network and Social Media
Corey Lardinois - Network Security Manager
Vacant - Webmaster
WeComm's Technical Team
Mike Bresnahan - Tech Team North
Mark Rasmussen - Tech Team North
Keith Stoney - Tech Team North
Bill Becks - System Consultant
Jim Westover – Tech Leader Southeast
Ralph Pellegrini – Tech Leader Southwest
Chris Keezer – Tech Team North / West
Dan Spangler – Tech Team Southeast
Jack Thomas - Tech Team North / West
Skip Sharpe - Waukesha and Motorola Radio Programming
Aaron Ward - Tech Team East
Karl Heil - South
Josh Roskos - West
Donations/Grant Information
Monetary, equipment and tower space donations are appreciated. All donations are tax deductible to the full extent of the law. WeComm, Ltd. is an IRS 501(c)(3) organization.
For donation information please contact us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or send your checks or money orders to:
WeComm, Ltd.
113 Falcon Crest
Black Earth, Wisconsin 53515
Every donation receives a receipt/thank you letter for tax purposes.
Thank you for your support!