Club Repeaters

Club Repeater Facilities

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VHF/UHF FM Repeaters

The club operates a number of repeaters, on 2m and 70cms  as follows:

Callsign Location Frequency Offet Mode CTCSS
VK2RBV Sydney City 438.1125 -5.4Mhz FM 91.5
VK2RBV Sydney City 438.1125 -5.4Mhz C4FM
VK2ROT Paddington 147.025 +600 FM 91.5
VK2ROT Paddington 438.575 -5MHz FM, AP25, IRLP (#6250), Echolink (#725953),

Allstar

(#55421)

91.5
VK2RBV Sydney City 438.775 -5Mhz DStar

IRLP-Currently offline due to software issues

IRLP allows hams to talk through their local repeaters to other local or international hams using their repeaters through the Internet connecting via simple DTMF tones. For example, to link to node 2050 in Halifax, Canada, just key up our VK2ROT 70cm Repeater and send DTMF tones representing that node’s number, *8002050. This allows two-way voice communication to Halifax  but of course, you will need to call CQ to see if anyone is around! To disconnect, just key DTMF *73. Check  the detailed usage notes here: http://vk2rot.vk2bv.org

You can also join voice chat rooms called Reflectors. Many repeaters can link through one reflector such as 9050. To disconnect, just key DTMF *73. For hams to contact us, our node number is 6250 and it’s status can be checked on the IRLP status page

General information can be obtained from the official IRLP site.


Echolink

Echolink enables hams to contact each other through the internet and via repeaters. The facility is available on our VK2ROT 70cm Repeater. It operates in a similar way to IRLP except for node numbers, when calling through our repeater, must be preceded with *3 while the use of DTMF *73 will disconnect both Echolink or IRLP services. For those wishing to call us, our Echolink node is 725953.  Check the detailed usage notes here: http://vk2rot.vk2bv.org

General information and the node status can be obtained from the Echolink site.

If you are planning a visit to Sydney, give us a call on IRLP or Echolink.

Allstar/DMR + Detailed information.

Our club repeater VK2ROT also allows connection  to the Allstar and VKMultiNET DMR network .  For more information about using DTMF commands and accessing other networks from our VK2ROT Repeater. Visit the clubs repeater microsite at  http://vk2rot.vk2bv.org


Sydney CBD Repeater Stack

Sydney CBD Repeater Stack
VK2RCG P25, VK2RCG FM, VK2RCG DMR
VK2RBV DStar and Gateway
VK2RBV FM and C4FM


Besides the P25 Services also available on VK2ROT at Paddington. Waverley Amateur Radio Society is working with other groups to expand the Digital Radio Services available for testing by the Amateur Community. The Sydney CBD based facility is generally restricted to 70 cm services for Amateur Radio, however it has a significant footprint and some services are linked to additional repeaters in Western Sydney. The stack includes FM, P25, DMR, DStar and C4FM.


D-STAR Repeater

The club operates a 70cm ICOM D-Star repeater, VK2RBV, from a building in Sydney CBD operating on 438.775 MHz with a -5.0MHz offset. The repeater has full access to REF, XRF and DCS reflectors and is DPRS-enabled (i.e. APRS over D-star). It covers most of the Sydney basin.


C4FM Repeater

The club has installed a 70cm Yaesu C4FM repeater, VK2RBV, this unit is currently co-located with the D-Star in Sydney CBD on 438.1125 MHz with a -5.4MHz offset. The repeater is configured as AUTO-AUTO, in Yaesu speak this means that an FM signal will be repeated as FM and a digital signal will be repeated as digital. It also covers most of the Sydney basin.
There is also a Wires-X node listening to the repeater Node: VK2RBV-RPT it is usually connected to its own room VK2RBV-ROOM and is available for connections.


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