Dial's Repeater Systems

We have FM linked analog repeaters on 146.61, & 444.825 (W8BLV). We have a Yaesu Fusion repeater on 147.315 (W8JEU) that is both analog and digital. We have a digital voice DMR repeater on 444.3625. We have an APRS packet radio system 144.39 (W8BLV).

 

The W8BLV FM repeater system is linked together on 2 bands. Outputs are on 146.610 (-600 kHz)  and 444.825 ( +5MHz ). 

 

  • This system has Echolink and other special functions. The repeater controller is a CAT-1000.

  • We have multiple remote receive sites, Middletown, West Middletown and Monroe.
  • The antenna is 340 feet above ground.
  • The 146.61 system has been on the air since the early 70's, other frequencies have been added over the years.
  • We have an emergency backup for the W8BLV FM repeater that is used when the main repeater fails (usually due to lighning).

The W8JEU FM repeater is on 147.315 (+5 MHz) with a  PL of  77.0 Hz.

  • This repeater is located on the west side of Middletown in Madison Township.
  • The repeater a user selectable FM or digital, Yaesu System Fusion repeater.

The W8BLV DMR digital repeater is on 444.3625. Color code is 1.

  • This is a new repeater, installed in November 2014, and is connected into the world wide DMR-MARC network via The Internet.
  • It provides high quality voice communications to several thousand other DMR repeaters.

 

All of our systems have battery backup and redundant power supplies. The FM voice repeaters all require a PL of 77.0 Hz.