C4FM users: WIRES-X services will move back to the 442.55 repeater this week.
WIRES-X services will move from 146.88 back to the 442.55 repeater between November 16 and 21.
The W4RAT 146.88 MHz repeater first went on the air in 1971. Transmitting 5 watts from 680 feet above Chesterfield Town Center, this repeater provides fully-digital service for owners of Yaesu System Fusion™ radios.
The repeater is open to all licensed amateurs. You do not need to be a member of the club to use our repeater. Please take a moment to become familiar with our Repeater Rules and basic repeater etiquette before going on the air. RATS members needing help accessing the repeater may reach out to their Technical Committee.
Here's an estimated coverage map generated with Radio Mobile Online by Roger Coudé VE2DBE.
Frequency: 146.880 MHz, -600 kHz offset
Call Sign: W4RAT
Mode: C4FM
Parameters: C4FM DG-ID 00
Repeater: Yaesu DR-2X
Antenna: Commscope DB-224E 8.1 dBi @ 680 feet
TX Power: 5 watts