Welcome to the Powhatan, VA area 220 Mhz (1.25m) FM repeater serving local operators and supporting regional connectivity through AllStar.
Repeater Status: OFF LINE FOR TESTING Node Status: NOT CONNECTED
Welcome to the Powhatan, VA area 220 Mhz (1.25m) FM repeater serving local operators and supporting regional connectivity through AllStar.
The repeater is designed for:
Reliable local communications
Emergency support to ARES if needed
Expanded access to other Richmond, VA regional 220 repeaters
Whether you're nearby or coming in through AllStar, you're welcome - just keep it professional and enjoy the system.
HOW TO USE THIS REPEATER
Frequency Information:
Transmit (Input/Uplink): 222.7600 Mhz
Recieve (Output/Downlink): 224.3600 Mhz
Offset: -1.6 Mhz
Tone: 74.4 Hz
Mode: Analog FM
Basic Programming (HT/Mobile)
Set your radio to:
Frequency: 224.3600 Mhz
Offset: -1.6 Mhz
CTCSS Tone: 74.4 Hz
If programmed correctly, you should hear the repeater tail when others transmit.
AllStar Node Information
This repeater is connected to the AllStarLink network to extend coverage beyond the local area.
Node Number: 58379 NODE STATUS: Not connected
Linking may be active at times to support regional communication. When linked, you may hear traffic from outside the immediate area.
Please allow a brief pause between transmissions to ensure linked systems pass audio cleanly.
COVERAGE & PURPOSE
This repeater is intended to provide:
Local coverage in the central Powhatan County and surrounding areas.
Fill-in access where other 220 systems are difficult to reach.
Extend 220 communication into the Richmond, VA metro area via AllStar
This is a practical, working system built for everyday use - not just monitoring.
Equipment List:
2 - BridgeCom BCM-220 mobile radio's (TX & RX) @ 20 watts
Arcom RC-210 Repeater Controller
Custom made "J" Pole antenna, tuned to TX frequency
Copper ground bus bar with 8' copper ground rod
BridgeCom 220 6 section duplexer
Commerical 12v power supply
Multi outlet Power Distribution Unit with surge suppression
APC Back-Up UPS 600
75' 1/2" Heliex hardline antenna cable with "N" type connectors
Raspberry Pi 4 with AllStarLInk distro for node 58379