June 8, 2025
🛰️ Frequency Info
- Frequency: 146.850 MHz
- Offset: -0.600 MHz
- PL Tone: 107.2 Hz
- Mode: FM
- EchoLink: W8FY-R
- EchoLink Node: 315705
📡 Usage
This is the primary VHF repeater operated by W8FY. It is used for:
- Weekly Saturday Morning Net at 10:30 AM
- Talk-in for events like Hamfest and Field Day
- Skywarn operations during severe weather
🌐 EchoLink
The repeater is available through EchoLink using the station callsign W8FY-R, node 315705.
To connect remotely, open the EchoLink app, search for W8FY-R or node 315705, and select the station. The -R suffix identifies it as a repeater gateway.
Learn more or download EchoLink
🌪️ Skywarn & Weather Nets
This repeater is the official Skywarn coordination frequency for Van Wert County. Please monitor during storms and follow Net Control instructions.
🛠️ Maintained By
Van Wert Amateur Radio Club (VWARC)
info@w8fy.org