70cm Repeater – 444.05+ pl151.4
General Information
The 444.05 machine went on the air February of 2009. It has been moved between various locations and is currently located at the residence of KD0EAV. The downtown location has been abonded due to continued antenna issues. A more northerly location is being saught that will better server southern Platte County.
Repeater is computer controlled using Asterisk from Allstar Link. This enables exceptional programming flexiblity as well as limitless linking via the Internet and phone lines. Node has access to inbound (reverse) autopatch and outbound autopatch for PSTN interoperability. Node is routinely connected to the *MISSOURI* conference to provide as a gateway to statewide activities.
Coverage Area
The machine's mobile coverage is generally about 5 miles around the area of Barry Road and I-29. Fixed coverage is about 10+ miles.
Quick Facts
- Repeater Callsign: KD0EAV
- Location: Kansas City Northland, about Barry Road and I-29
- Grid Square: EM29qf
- Antenna: Dual-Band J-Pole
- Radio: Motorola Radius GR1225
- Power: 25 watts
- Tone Access: CTCSS PL Tone 151.4
- IRLP Node: stn3759 (no longer supported)
- EchoLink Node: N/A
access through *MISSOURI* - AllStar Link Node: 27017
DTMF Access Codes
Not available at this time - Awaiting on re-installation of text to speech converter.
- *990 Current Weather Summary
- *991 Current Hazardous Weather Outlook
- *992 Spotter Information Statement
- *993 Current Conditions - Downtown Airport
- *994 Current Conditions - KCI Airport
The repeater announces NWS sssued alerts and warnings affecting Platte County.