Big Shanty Repeater Group
Big Shanty Repeater Group
Last update: 12/9/2023
"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.
If you would like to make a monetary donation for repeater upkeep, we would love it! Use this link for Venmo
Or this one for PayPal
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
It is linked to our DMR talk group Brandmeister 311340 and most of the time to the 927.075 Analog repeater.
146.73- W4KIP This DMR digital repeater is also located on Sweat Mountain. First VHF DMR machine in North Georgia
147.345+ N4NQV It is also located on Sweat Mountain. A PL tone of 151.4 Hz is required to access 147.345
It is standalone and not linked
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
220 MHz REPEATERS
224.12 - After being down for a bit due to severe lightning damage, 224.12 is back on the air with new equipment. Break out the old 220 rig! If you have an Anytone 878 or 578, you can program 220 frequencies into it. Don't miss out!!
440 MHz REPEATERS
444.775 + This DMR digital machine is on Sweat Mountain along with 146.655 and 146.73 Mountain
We use brandmeister talkgroup 311340 and it is linked to our other machnes including 900 MHz
444.050 + Pine Log Mountain. This DMR digital machine is temporarily off the air for repairs.
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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 has been added to 146.655 which also networks to the DMR repeaters as well as our 900 MHz machine.
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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