Big Shanty Repeater Group

Last update: 1//1/2023
"Promoting Technical Progress in Amateur Radio"

Our repeaters are open to all Hams but please note that a PL tone of 151.4 Hz is required on most BSRG analog repeaters

Meet the Big Shanty Repeater Group, the most progressive and innovative repeater group around! Our many repeaters are open for use by all Amateurs.

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2 METER REPEATERS

146.655- W4KIP The two meter repeater on 146.655 is the flagship repeater of our system. The repeater is located on Sweat Mountain between Roswell, Woodstock and Marietta. A PL tone of 151.4 Hz is required to access 146.655

146.73- W4KIP This DMR digital repeater is also located on Sweat Mountain. First VHF DMR machine in North Georgia

147.345+ N4NQV This repeater has most of the same features as 146.655, It is also located on Sweat Mountain. A PL tone of 151.4 Hz is required to access 147.345

146.775- W4KIP Temporarily off air due to ligntning damage. Will return soon. A PL tone of 151.4 Hz is required to access 146.775

147.165+ N4NEQ This repeater is located in Blue Ridge GA at 3200 ft elevation (North of Atlanta on I-575). It was recently stolen and we are trying to locate it and/or replace it. A PL tone of 151.4 Hz is required to access 147.165

220 MHz REPEATERS

We hope to have our 220 machine back up soon. It also suffered severe lightning damage.

440 MHz REPEATERS

444.775 + This DMR digital machine is on Sweat Mountain along with 146.655 and 146.73 Mountain

444.050 + This DMR digital machine is on Pine Log Mountain

PACKET RADIO

144.39 We sponsor the Atlanta area APRS digipeater. Located on Sweat Mountain. Its call sign is N4NEQ-2.

TIME-OUT TIMER AND COURTESY TONE

The analog repeaters have 3 minute timers and usually a courtesy beep that sounds after the timer has reset. This allows time for possible break-ins by others. Please wait for the beep before transmitting. If not, the repeater may time out. For busy periods the time-out may be shorter.

OTHER INFORMATION

LINKS

Allstar link is being added to one of the 2 meter analog machines.

IRLP We hope to have IRLP back working soon. See http://status.irlp.net

AUTOPATCH We no longer offer an autopatch function. Enjoy your cellular phone.

CONTRIBUTIONS Any financial contributions to the Group are welcomed.

MEETINGS

We have a standing Friday Lunch Bunch at Willamson Brothers BBQ East of the Big Chicken in Marietta. We have occasional work parties at the repeater site.

DAYTON TRIP

We arrange a trip to the Dayton Hamvention every year. A 25 year tradition with BSRG, we set up in two or three flea market spots.This gives a place to meet, rest and sell. Its a really nice setup!

Please E-MAIL any questions or comments to r w f @ b s r g . o r g (remove spaces)

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