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ARTS W4CN Repeater
ARTS W4CN Repeater
Repeater Owner: Amateur Radio Transmitting Society of Louisville
Repeater Type: | Yaesu System Fusion, with Automatic Mode Select (AMS) enabled |
Modes Supported: | Analog FM and C4FM Digital |
Frequency: | 147.180 MHz Offset: + 600 KHz |
PL Tone Squelch on Analog FM: | 79.7 Hz |
PL Tone Transmitted on Analog FM: | 79.7 Hz |
Echolink Node #s: | 425970 (for FM Analog traffic) 634824 (For C4FM digital traffic) |
Wires-X Enabled: | Yes (Digital Signals Only) |
Wires-X Home Room: | CQ-Louisville (DTMF 21014) |
The W4CN ARTS repeater is a Yaesu System Fusion Model DR-1X located at Norton Audubon Hospital.
The main hospital site is equipped with emergency backup generators which activate automatically during a power outage.
The W4CN ARTS repeater system is coordinated through the South-Eastern Repeater Association (SERA).
The Site:
The repeater site is located at an elevation of 504 ft above sea level (not including the building or tower) and can be seen from Poplar Level Road at Norton Audubon Hospital. The antenna is mounted about 40 feet above the rooftop. It is a G7-144 vertical. Our repeater antenna is visible in the photo below (the highest elevation antenna on the rooftop). The radio room is directly below the antenna.
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ARTS W4CN Echolink
W4CN Echolink (FM Analog Traffic)
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Node# 425970 |
For C4FM Digital Communications - See the Linked Network - Fusion & WIRES-X tab above.
Equipment
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The W4CN ARTS Echolink system is currently located at the home of, and maintained by Ted Sims AI4LV. The equipment consists of an Alinco DR-1200T 2 meter data radio, a WB2REM Ultimate Linking Interface and a home computer running Echolink and EchoProducer (for the voice announcements). The radio is connected to an Opek UVS-300 VHF/UHF vertical antenna on a roof tripod at about 20 feet.
Commands
(1) Echolink node connect | enter node number and unkey |
(2) Echolink disconnect | # |
If more than one node is connected, it disconnects the node that connected last. | |
(3) Disconnect all | ## |
(4) Echolink status | 08 |
(5) Echolink connect by call sign (In general, it is much easier to look up the Node Number on the internet, and connect by just entering the node number as in (1) above. |
C + call + # |
(6) Echolink query by call This looks up the Node Number from the Call Sign |
07 + call + # |
(7) Echolink query by node This looks up the Call Sign from the Node Number |
06 + num |
Entering Node Numbers
To enter a node number (for the Connect or Query by Node commands), enter the 4-, 5-, or 6-digit node number. If the specified node is not among the stations currently logged on, EchoLink will say "NOT FOUND".
Entering Callsigns
To enter a callsign (for the Connect by Call or Query by Call commands), press two digits for each letter and number in the callsign. The first digit is the key on which the letter appears (using 1 for Q and Z), and the second digit is 1, 2, or 3, to indicate which letter is being entered. To enter a digit, press the digit followed by 0. When finished, end with the pound key (#).
For example, the letter "K" is entered as "52", the letter "Q" is entered as "11", and the digit "7" is entered as "70".
Callsigns need not be entered in full. If a partial callsign is entered, EchoLink will find the first match among the stations currently logged on. If no match is found among the stations currently logged on, EchoLink will say "NOT FOUND".
Linked Repeater Network - C4FM Fusion & WIRES-X
C4FM Fusion & WIRES-X - Linked Repeater System
Do you have a Yaesu radio that supports C4FM Digital Mode communication? Do you have a digital radio and HAM Hotspot that supports Yaesu System Fusion (YSF) communications?
If you answered yes to either of these questions, or have access to Echolink, you’re in luck! You should know that there is a local network of Yaesu System Fusion repeaters supported by local hams that are linked together through WIRES-X in C4FM digital mode. Our ARTS Club repeater at 147.180 Mhz is part of this network. Note to repeater owners: If you operate a WIRES-X linked repeater, you are welcome to add your repeater to the network by using CQ-Louisville (#21014) as your "home" room. Please let us know via email so we can add your repeater to the list below: Contact Us.
Note that these repeaters operate as standalone repeaters when using FM analog but they are linked together when using C4FM digital communication. That means if you transmit through one of these repeaters or into the CQ-Louisville WIRES-X Room in digital mode, your transmission is repeated on all of the repeaters connected to the room at that time. Therefore, you are able to communicate with any other digital mode station using any of these repeaters, or any other station in the WIRES-X Room named “CQ-Louisville” (WIRES-X Room 21014). Some of these repeaters may be navigated for short periods of time to other WIRES-X rooms (you are welcome to do that). Note that after 15 to 30 minutes however, the repeater will return automatically to the home room (CQ-Louisville #21014).
WIRES (Wide-coverage Internet Repeater Enhancement System) is an Internet communication system which expands the range of amateur radio communication. Furthermore, your Yaesu digital C4FM station can communicate with other amateur stations all over the world using these repeaters. For more information about how to do that contact Bill (KC4ZMZ) or Dana (KE4JVM) on this repeater network or at an ARTS Club meeting.
Here is a list of the repeaters that use CQ-Louisville (21014) as their home WIRES-X Room. These repeaters pass only digital C4FM traffic into the room they are connected to. So they are effectively linked together with C4FM digital communications, but function as stand-alone repeaters when using FM analog communications. Note; as you travel around the area you may find an area where a repeater drops out due to terrain or other RF obstacles. If you are using C4FM digital mode, simply switch to one of the other repeaters that covers that area and you are still in the network (as long as the repeater you switch to has not been temporarily pointed to a different WIRES-X Room.)
Repeater Call Sign | Frequency and General Location |
W4CN | 147.180 - Louisville, KY - Audubon Hospital (covers most of Kentuckiana area) |
KC4ZMZ | 145.280 - Prospect, KY - Hills above Prospect (covers hilly area northeast) |
KC4ZMZ | 442.850 - Prospect, KY - Hills above Prospect (low power/very localized) |
KE4JVM | 145.230 - Louisville, KY - Downtown (covers downtown well, out to Snyder Fwy) |
KE4JVM | 442.625 - Louisville, KY - Downtown (covers downtown well, out to Snyder Fwy) |
N9GTO | 147.090 - Lousiville, KY - Knobs above I-64 Bridge (Corydon to Shelbyville) |
KY4OC | 147.390 - Crestwood, KY - Oldham and Shelby County boarder |
You may also access this repeater network from around the world by accessing the "Home Room" (CQ-Louisville) using the following methods:
- Direct access to WIRES-X network: Wires-X Room: CQ-Louisville # 21014
- Using a HAM Hotspot: YsfReflector: US-KY-CQ-Louisville #42274
- Using EchoLink: Repeater Node: KE4JVM-R #634824
Note there is no digital squelch code, PL Tone, or DG ID required to use these repeaters in digital mode.
For more information about WIRES-X, check out the information at these links:
Antenna for the WIRES-X installation and the gateway station for W4CN repeater located near Jeffersontown Fire Station 2.
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Amateur Radio Transmitting Society
Amateur Radio Transmitting Society
P.O. Box 7391 Louisville, KY. 40257
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The Amateur Radio Transmitting Society is Louisville’s oldest ham radio club, founded in Nov 1927.
We welcome all radio amateurs from the newest technician to the most seasoned extra class, and those interested in becoming a licensed Amateur Radio Operator. We encourage membership in ARRL and acknowledge the amateur radio operator’s responsibility to the public by providing emergency communications, encouraging members to improve their communication and technical skills, and by fostering international good will. We invite amateurs with strong interests in specific areas of Ham Radio to join ARTS and promote their special interests.
Some of our activities include/have included providing communications for local events such as the Derby Breakfast at Farmington held on Derby day, the American Diabetes Association Tour de Cure bike ride, other charity bike rides and events, the US Islands QSO Party, our Dayton Hamvention Bus Trip, and Special Event Stations. We hold regular 2 Meter analog FM, digital C4FM, and SSB Nets and participate in the ARRL’s annual Field Day on the 4th full weekend in June, the WFDA’s Winter Field Day on the last full weekend in January, and we have a booth at the Greater Louisville Hamfest held every September. Several members participate in a weekly breakfast get-together, and we have one or more Club Dinners throughout the year. At our December club meeting, we also have a HAM Radio Items Gift Exchange.
All this in addition to our regular monthly meetings which include an informative program about various topics of ham radio.
The Amateur Radio Transmitting Society ARTS has been affiliated with the American Radio Relay League since Feb 1st 1935 and is an ARRL Special Service Club.
ARTS is a non-profit organization.
Officers and Board of Directors
Club Meetings
Meetings
Club Meetings are scheduled on the 2nd Thursday of every month at 7:30 PM, and are held at Jeffersontown Fire Station 2 (formerly the McMahan Fire Department) 4318 Taylorsville Road in Louisville, KY 40220. All are welcome to attend. You do not need to be a member to attend our meetings. Our monthly meetings also include an interesting ham radio related program/presentation or other club activity. You may also join meetings using Zoom. To join by Zoom you need to be on our mailing list. Send an email to ARTS Board (quick contact) under our Contact Us tab to be added to our mailing list.
Board of Directors meetings are scheduled on the 2nd Thursday of every month at 6:30PM at the Jeffersontown Fire Station 2 (formerly the McMahan Fire Department) 4318 Taylorsville Road in Louisville, KY 40220-1519. Anyone may attend the board meeting and all members are encouraged to give the board a hand in the direction of our club.
Club Services
Club Services
Public Events
The Amateur Radio Transmitting Society ARTS has skilled radio operators, many with professional communications backgrounds and equipment available to meet your needs. For many years we have been providing communications for such local events as walks, runs and bike rides. Our services are totally free of charge,ARTS uses the events as an opportunity to practice our communications skills and enjoy our hobby. The Amateur Radio Transmitting Society is a non-profit organization.
Please fill out a contact form to request ARTS assistance with your event.
Radio-Frequency Interference (RFI)
Are you having RFI problems?
Strange noises or voices coming from your stereo, phone, TV or computer speakers?
Or are you getting odd interference over your ham or commercial radio equipment?
We might be able to help find the source. Email us with your with your question regarding your issue.
Weekly ARTS Club Nets
There are several weekly ARTS Club nets. We host a 10 Meter HF net, multiple 2 Meter nets, and a net on the 1.25 Meter band. The purpose of these nets is primarily for amateurs to get to know one another better and by providing a forum for the exchange of information. These nets are open to all amateurs; you DO NOT have to be a member to participate.
Tuesday 7:30 PM EST/EDT
10 Meter SSB Chat Net - 28.363 MHz USB
Tuesday 8:00 PM EST/EDT
1.25 Meter FM repeater Net - 224.3 MHz -1.6 mhz offset, no PL tone or DCS.
Tuesday 8:30 PM EST/EDT
CQ-Louisville Bluegrass Fusion Network Digital Voice Net - WIRES-X
You may join at any of these repeaters:
- W4CN 147.180 C4FM
- KC4ZMZ 145.280 C4FM
- KC4ZMZ 442.850 C4FM
- KE4JVM 145.230 C4FM
- KE4JVM 442.625 C4FM
- N9GTO 147.090 C4FM
- KY4OC 147.390 C4FM (temporarily off-line)
OR you may link in directly here:
- Wires-X Room: CQ-Louisville # 21014
- YsfReflector: US-KY-CQ-Louisville #42274
- EchoLink KE4JVM-R #634824
Wednesday 9:00 AM EST/EDT
Morning Net (A.K.A. Retiree Net)
On the ARTS Club Repeater at 147.180 + 600 KHz offset, PL 79.7
EchoLink W4CN-R #425970
Thursday 8:30 PM EST/EDT
Thursday Analog FM - VHF Net
On the ARTS Club Repeater at 147.180 + 600 KHz offset, PL 79.7
EchoLink W4CN-R #425970
Thursday 9:05 PM EST/EDT
Thursday SSB Net
144.205 MHz USB
Discussion Board
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ARTS is the oldest ham radio club in the Louisville Kentucky/Southern Indiana area, founded in Nov 1927. Our members have a wealth of information about ham radio with broad interest across the ham radio hobby.
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