FM Repeater Information

147.165(+), PL Tone 167.9

FARA sponsors the W4VA/R repeater in Warrenton, Virginia on a frequency of 147.165(+) MHz.

The repeater has an output PL of 167.9 Hz and provides excellent coverage throughout much of Northern Virginia.

Figure 1 shows the “good signal” coverage area of the Warrenton 2M Repeater…

Figure 1 - Warrenton Repeater Coverage Area

The Warrenton repeater’s excellent location and antenna height provides 2m sporadic weak signal service to a much larger service area as shown in the Figure 2…

Figure 2 - W4VA/R S-Meter Strength

Users of the repeater include base stations from the Shenandoah Valley, Maryland and the Eastern Shore.

Echolink is now available via the repeater after completing a test and evaluation period. Read more information about the new node here.

The Fauquier Amateur Radio Service Net occurs on the repeater each Wednesday evening at 2100 hours, local time.

The Fauquier Tech Net occurs on the repeater each Sunday evening at 2100 hours, local time except for the Holidays and the weekend of the Virginia QSO Party.

More details available at Weekly Nets.

FARA has a frequency coordinated with T-MARC and is establishing a 440 MHz repeater.  A test system is in place.

442.250(+), PL Tone 167.9

The current repeater committee members include

Ross N4RP
Harv K2PI
Steve K3KQ
John KX4O
Andy K1RA

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