Club Repeaters

 

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Preface:

You must be Properly Licensed to use Ham or GMRS Frequencies and Repeaters. The OARC operates and maintains four repeaters and a Packet Digipeater. Three repeaters (147.27, 462.650 GMRS-19 and 442.125) are wide area machines and one that is local to Slidell, LA (462.725 MHz GMRS-22). The Packet Digipeater has a large coverage area and its frequency is 145.010 MHz. There is a two-meter net which meets every Friday at 7:30 p.m. on 147.27 and it is a directed net. The OZONE CLUB sponsors our ten-meter net found on 28.425 MHz USB at 8:00 p.m. In addition, the ARES net is called every Tuesday night at 8:00 p.m. local time.

If a repeater goes down for any reason, users are asked to use the repeaters output frequency in simplex mode until repeater operation is restored without any offset or TX or RX tone.  Again, we only use this when the repeater is off the air.  Please never operate on a repeater frequency in a simplex mode when the repeater is on the air and working properly.

August 28th, 2022 Update: Added the new club sponsored GMRS repeater details.

  • 147.270
    • [DMR]
    1. Brandmeister DMR enabled. The enabled “static TG’s” are currently set to 3122 (Louisiana State), 31220 (LA Chat) and 31225 (Southeast LA). All preset TG’s are set to slot 2. Both slots are enabled on the repeater.
    2. You can use any TG/slot as a “dynamic TG” by having a TG programmed into your DNR radio. If you are talking locally please use TG 9 or 2.
    3. Please note that Analog FM (with pl 114.8) always has priority and once keyed will stop DMR and invoke a 20 sec time delay before a DMR signal will be recognized again. Please don’t purposely abuse this time delay to stop or interfere with local DMR conversations.
    4. For more info on Brandmeister Connected Repeaters see: https://amateurradionotes.com/auto-static.htm
    [DSTAR]
    1. DSTAR enabled. The repeater defaults to Refletor 48B (Ref 48B).
    2. You can "link" any reflector by using your connect function in you DSTAR radio.
    3. Please note that Analog FM (with PL 114.8) always has priority and once keyed will stop DSTAR and invoke a 20 sec time delay before a DSTAR signal will be recognized again. Please don't purposely abuse this to stop or interfere with local DSTAR conversations.
    4. D-STAR Quick-Start Guide
    5. Amateur Radio Notes "Diving into D-STAR-1"
  • 442.125
    • 1. Now has Fusion (C4FM) enabled. The interface is remotely located at W2XXX’s home using his internet link (thanks Paul). The Repeater defaults to the DWARN room.
    2. You can “link” to any room by using to Wires-X function and follow the menu you receive.
    3. If you switch rooms the repeater will automatically switch back to DWARN after 20 minutes of no local use.
    4. Please note that Analog FM (with pl 114.8) works on fusion for local communications but will not go through DWARN.
    5. Fusion Link: http://systemfusion.yaesu.com/what-is-system-fusion/
  • 462.725 COS Slidell GMRS
    • 1. COS-966 in the https://mygmrs.com/repeaters listings.
    2. 462.725 +5 MHz, PL 114.8Hz, FM only.
    3. Repeater call is WRTX966, Trustee is Dave (K5OZ).
    4. Sponsored by the OARC and the City Of Slidell (COS).
    5. FCC GMRS: [LINK]
    5. How to get a license: [LINK]
    5. Open to all licensed GMRS users, ID at least every 15 minutes, we invite all GMRS users to the OARC meetings.
  • 462.650 Lacombe - 650 (Wide Area Repeater)
    • 1. Lacombe - 650 (Wide Area Repeater) in the https://mygmrs.com/repeaters listings.
    2. 462.650 +5 MHz, PL 114.8Hz, FM only.
    3. Repeater call is WRTX966, Trustee is Dave (K5OZ).
    4. Sponsored by the OARC.
    5. FCC GMRS: [LINK]
    5. How to get a license: [LINK]
    5. Open to all licensed GMRS users, ID at least every 15 minutes, we invite all GMRS users to the OARC meetings.

    November 23rd, 2024 Update: New GMRS repeater was installed at Lacombe, LA on Channel 19 which replaced the 444.100 repeater. D-STAR was moved over to the 147.27.

    May 6, 2022 Update: The antenna/cable damage caused by Hurricane Ida has been repaired

  • The antenna mast for the UHF repeater was straightened from 30 degrees vertical back to 90 degrees and all jumper cables replaced. The UHF antenna is omni-directional (Model DB-420A) and is located on the north side of the top candelabra./li>
  • The VHF antenna was replaced with a new Comprod Antenna (Model 874F-70TM-1/2 wave) and all new jumper lines . The VHF antenna is located at the top of the tower on a tower leg and has its highest gain lobes pointed east and west. See attached picture of our antennas.
  • Unfortunately we were not able to resurrect our WiFi link; therefore the Digital Mode information you see below on the repeaters has not been activated. We are currently investigating other methods to get internet to the site and will update our repeater page when digital services are back in operation.


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    147.27 MHz Repeater

     Specifications:

    Location; Lacombe, LA

    CALL; W5SLA 

    DMR ID = 312203

    MODES; FM, DMR, and DSTAR

    REPEATER TX; 147.27 MHz

    REPEATER RX; 147.87 MHz

    TX POWER; 20 Watts at the Transmitter Output

    DUPLEXER; (2) Sinclair 8” BpBr on TX and (2) 8” BpBr on RX

    Antenna Type; Comprod 874F-70TM-1/2 wave < Mfg. Link>

    Antenna Height; 202 Meters

    Repeater Model; Kenwood TKR-750

    FM Mode Controller; ARCOM RC-210

    DV Controller; Raspberry Pi 3+ running Pi-STAR Software

    DV Modem; MMDVM Zum-Radio Board v0.9

    Notes:

     To use analog FM set your Radio’s TX PL Tone encode and RX Tone Squelch to 114.8Hz (so you don’t hear Digital Data).Please note that Analog FM will always take priority over Digital use so please be careful not to key over a local station.

     To use DMR set your radio to Color Code 1, Slot 2 and the TG of your choice.

    Please remember when operating in digital modes, one can talk worldwide.

    Some DMR Talk Groups of interest are:

          TG 3122 Louisiana

           TG 3100 USA -Nationwide

          TG 31224 LA Net

          TG 3148 Texas

        TG 311995 SWLA-LINK

        TG 3128 Mississippi

        TG 3105 Arkansas

        TG 91 Worldwide Net

        TG 93 North America

        TG 310 Nationwide Chat


    NOTE: See who is active with LastHeard on Brandmeister in Louisiana (3122/31220/31222/31224/31225/31226): [LINK]




    442.125 MHZ Repeater

    Specifications:

    Location; LaCombe, LA

    CALL; W5SLA 

    Fusion Node = DWARN

    MODES; FM and C4FM

    REPEATER TX; 442.125 MHz

    REPEATER RX; 447.125 MHz

    TX POWER; 20 Watts at the Transmitter Output

    DUPLEXER; Motorola 1504’s

    Antenna Type; DB-420B

    Antenna Height; 202 Meters

    Repeater Model; Yaesu DR2X

    FM Mode Controller; DR2X Built-In

    DV Controller; DR2X Built-In

    Notes:

     To use analog FM set your Radio’s TX PL Tone encode and RX Tone Squelch to 114.8Hz (so you don’t hear Digital Data).  Please note that Analog FM will always take priority over Digital use so please be careful not to key over a local station.

     To use C4FM set your radio to GM T00.  DWARN Room connected by default Node 40967.

    For local QSO's - Please Consider unlinking

     Some Fusion Rooms of interest are:

           Node DWARN FCS 00329    DG ID  TX: 01    RX: 00    (May require current Firmware)

           AmericaLink YSF 89804

           ECHO FCS 00399

     

    462.725 GMRS MHz Repeater - City of Slidell

    Specifications:

    Location; Slidell, LA

    CALL; WRTX966 (Trustee is Dave K5OZ) 

    MODES; FM only

    REPEATER TX; 462.725 MHz

    REPEATER RX; 467.725 MHz

    PL RX; 114.8 Hz

    TX POWER; 15 Watts

    DUPLEXER; Telcom/Cellwave 4 Cavity

    Antenna Type; 2-Bay Folded Dipole

    Repeater Model; TKR-850

    FM Controller; Built-in

    Notes:

    To use repeater set your Radio's TX PL Tone encode to 114.8 Hz. Sponsored by the OARC and the City Of Slidell (COS), Open to all licensed GMRS users, ID at least every 15 minutes, we invite all GMRS users to the OARC meetings. COS-966 in the https://mygmrs.com/repeaters listings.


     

    462.650 GMRS MHz Repeater

    Specifications:

    Location; Lacombe, LA

    CALL; WRTX966 (Trustee is Dave K5OZ) 

    MODES; FM only

    REPEATER TX; 462.650 MHz

    REPEATER RX; 467.650 MHz

    PL TX/RX; 114.8 Hz

    TX POWER; 20 Watts

    DUPLEXER; Cellwave UHF 4 cavity

    Antenna Type; DB-420B

    Repeater Model; TKR-850

    FM Controller; Built-in

    Notes:

    To use repeater set your Radio's TX PL Tone encode to 114.8 Hz. Sponsored by the OARC club, Open to all licensed GMRS users, ID at least every 15 minutes, we invite all GMRS users to the OARC meetings. COS-966 in the https://mygmrs.com/repeaters listings.


    145.010 MHz Packet Digipeater

    The Ozone Amateur Radio Club operates a Packet Radio Digipeater at 145.010 MHz.  You can learn about packet radio by viewing the Introduction to Packet Radio by Larry Kenney, WB9LOZ.

    You will find specific information on using the OARC packet station by clicking here. 


    Shack: 2190 4th St., Slidell, LA • Mail: PO Box 553, Slidell, LA  70459 • Webmaster:  • Artwork by Judy Guthans, AA5UZ