Two new repeaters come online in far SWVA
Two new repeaters are online in far southwest Virginia in neighboring counties using the N4HRS callsign. The first is located in Wise County, near the city of Norton on High Knob mountain. The 443.7375 MHz repeater (CC9) will provide coverage to a large portion of the county including Big Stone Gap, Coeburn, Wise and other areas. There will also be coverage in the majority of Scott County and eastern/central Lee County. It will likely reach some portions of Kentucky, Tennessee and North Carolina as it is located at 4300 feet.
The second is in neighboring Russell County, near Honaker on Big A mountain. The 444.8125 Mhz repeater (CC9) will provide coverage to the immediate area including Swords Creek, Raven, Richlands and towards Tazewell along routes 19 and 460. Lebanon and Buchanan County will also have coverage. Reports from these new systems are appreciated.