Hot Springs Village Amateur Radio Club
Club 2-Meter Repeater
W5HSV 147.015+ PL 114.8 Hz
2 Meter Rptr
This repeater operates on an output frequency of 147.015 MHz (input is +600KHz). It requires a PL tone of 114.8 Hz. The station is located at the water tower on Peral Way, ground elevation 1272 ft. above sea level, the highest point in the Village.
The antenna is a Decibel Products DB224 located on top of the water tower. Output power is approximately 40 watts. The system is Echolink connected through the WA9AQQ-R Link repeater. The node number is 869766. In November 2015, a Yaesu DR-1x Fusion dual mode repeater replaced the old Maggiore Electronics transmitter and receiver, and CAT-300DXL controller.
The old repeater equipment remains in place for backup purposes. The system has generator backup for operation during electrical power outages.
The system is currently maintained by Bill Stewart (WA9AQQ).
Club 70-centimeter Repeater
W5HSV 444.725+ PL 114.8 Hz
70cm Rptr
This repeater operates on an output frequency of 444.725 MHz (input is +5 MHz). It requires a PL tone of 114.8 Hz. It is located in our new hut on Mesero Way near the water tower, ground elevation approximately 1160 feet above sea level.
The antenna is a Decibel Products DB408 mounted 50 feet above ground. Output power is approximately 40 watts. In November 2015, a Yaesu DR-1x Fusion dual mode repeater replaced the old Maggiore Electronics transmitter and receiver, and CAT-300DXL controller.
The old repeater equipment remains in place for backup purposes. The system has battery backup in case of power failure.
The system is currently maintained by Bill Stewart (WA9AQQ).