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.
The W8BLV DMR digital repeater is on 444.3625. Color code is 1.
All of our systems have battery backup and redundant power supplies. The FM voice repeaters all require a PL of 77.0 Hz.