Virginia's Amateur DMR Linked Repeater Network
Virginia's Amateur DMR Linked Repeater Network
A new site in the Charlottesville area has been added on 443.150 MHz (+5) CC1. The standard talkgroup lineup is in use and local TG is linked to the other repeaters in the area. More details on this new KF4UCI system will be posted as they are available. Users should enjoy coverage with the multiple DMRVA sites in the area.
There is a new repeater on the air just east of Richmond along I-64 between the RIC airport and Williamsburg areas. The K2VIZ system is located in central New Kent County at approximately 250 feet AGL and is adding coverage to areas that were previously challenging for users. Please click here for a predicted coverage map.
The frequency is 442.050 + with CC1 and the standard TG line up is activated. Richmond Metro (27500 on TS1) is linked to the other metro area repeaters (P etersburg, Richmond, etc). If you are in the area and make use of the system, please send along a report .
We are pleased to welcome our first VHF repeater to DMRVA. The 145.300 MHz WX4EMC system will be located in Fredericksburg (Cosner’s Corner area of Spotsy) and is predicted to provide excellent coverage to the region. Thanks to KD4QNA and AE4ML for their dedication to getting this system on air.
A UHF system will also be brought on line soon that will provide coverage in the city of Fredericksburg and the surrounding area. Please drop us a note and let us know what your experience is while using this new way into the repeater network.
We welcome the WX4EMC/R system to the DMRVA network. This new system is located in Northumberland County, Virginia (Heathsville area). The frequency is 442.700 MHz + and the CC is 1.
The system is a Motorola SLR5700 repeater that feeds 7/8 inch hardline at 265 feet up the tower. Coverage and connectivity testing is in progress. Please welcome any users from that area of the state and encourage use. A special thanks to Pete KD4QNA and Mike AE4ML for their hard work in migrating this system.
The available talkgroup lineup is slightly different than the current posted standard so click the link to review. Approximate coverage can be seen on the repeater page.
We will soon welcome the WX4EMC repeater in the Heathsville area of Northumberland County, Virginia to the DMRVA network. The repeater will operate on 442.700 MHz (up 5) with CC1. Additional information will be posted when the repeater is connected to the network.
The South Hill area (Mecklenburg, VA) repeater is operated on a backup directional antenna and as such users should expect mobile coverage in the town of South Hill as well as I-85 and route 1 north of South Hill. The typical omni pattern should return in a few weeks after work concludes at the site and a team can access the site and make necessary repairs on the antenna system. Stay tuned!
As of this afternoon, the Carters Mountain repeater has their network connection reestablished. When you hear Elmer, KF4UCI on the air please thank him for keeping this repeater operational for stations in the C’ville area.
The Carters Mountain repeater is going through some upgrades and will be changing internet service providers. ETA for return to linked status is approximately one week. Stay tuned for updates.
We are happy to announce a partnership with the HEARS repeater network (N4HRS) to increase DMR coverage throughout Virginia. Some talkgroups will be shared across both systems and users will benefit from increased coverage in respective areas covered by both networks. We will be announcing revisions to the talkgroup line up soon (both additions and deletions). Please stay tuned.
As you have noticed, the website looks a bit different and there will be some changes made to the DMRVA network. We expect to remove some unused talkgroups, add an additional one and announce a partnership with another repeater system. Stay tuned for the details on these upgrades. As always, we welcome input from users at anytime.