Repeater Move Update:
The W6AF Repeater is currently in the process of being moved to a new host location. The new site will be moving from the Kelly Ridge area, to a location about 7 – 10 miles south of Kelly Ridge, in the foothills at about the 1460ft elevation. The new site is expected to increase the footprint slightly. The OARS group expects the new site to be back on the air as soon as possible.
* Jan 2024 update: Power has been pulled to the shed. Still need to wire breaker box, install insulation, put up tower/antenna, run feedline. Once those last steps are done, the repeater should be ready to get back on the air.
* Oct 2023 update: Progress is being made on the move, still a couple small things to finish up, but we are getting closer every day.
The frequencies as well as the PL tone are expected to stay the same as what they have always been.
146.655 out, 146.055 in. PL in and out is 136.5 Hz
Echolink node associated with this repeater: 197558
IRLP Node: Will be located either at the new repeater site, or will be hosted somewhere close by.
442.175 MHz + Tone 123 IRLP Node 4311
KB6TR-3 APRS digi on 144.410 path thru digi = SWEDES
(will not repeat WIDE x-x) This machine is intended for text messaging and bulletins between ham stations in the Sacramento Valley.
Coming soon: Simplex repeater for SSTV and other digital sound-card modes.