BARC Repeater Systems
| Frequency | Band | Offset | Tone | Modes | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 147.045 MHz | 2m VHF | +600 kHz | 118.8 Hz | FM AllStar EchoLink | Primary club repeater · Sunday net |
| 443.675 MHz | 70cm UHF | +5 MHz | 118.8 Hz | FM C4FM Wires-X | System Fusion digital · Wires-X linked |
| 442.675 MHz | 70cm UHF | +5 MHz | 118.8 Hz | FM | BAR repeater · Clubhouse site |
Weekly Nets
Sunday Evening Net
BARC's primary weekly net. Open to all licensed amateurs. Net control rotates among club members. Check-ins welcome from mobile, portable, and home stations. Typical format: roll call, announcements, roundtable discussion.
ARES / EmComm Check-In Net
Greene County ARES net for emergency communication preparedness. All ARES members and interested operators welcome. Contact the ARES EC for current schedule.
EchoLink & AllStar
| System | Node / ID | How to Connect |
|---|---|---|
| EchoLink | Node# TBD — search W8DGN | Download the free EchoLink app · search W8DGN · connect |
| AllStar | Node# TBD | Use DTMF 3 + node# to connect · 1 to disconnect |
| Wires-X | Room# TBD · 443.675 MHz | C4FM radio · press Search/Direct · enter room number |
Node numbers TBD — update once confirmed. EchoLink app available free at echolink.org.
Repeater Coverage
The 147.045 MHz and 443.675 MHz repeaters provide reliable coverage throughout Bellbrook, Centerville, Kettering, Beavercreek, and most of Greene and Montgomery counties. Coverage extends further under favorable propagation conditions.
Having trouble accessing the repeater? Make sure your radio is programmed with 118.8 Hz CTCSS encode tone and the correct offset. Contact a club officer if you need help.