Repeaters
W2CXV and K2QQY repeater systems serving Oswego County, NY
| Callsign / Frequency | Details |
|---|---|
| W2CXV 147.150 MHz |
Receive: 147.150 MHz Transmit: 147.750 MHz PL Tone: 103.5 Located at the Scriba Site, approximately ½ mile East of the intersection of County Routes 29 and 51A. Coordinates: 43°27.336′N × 76°22.482′W. Antenna: 4-bay DB-234, ~685 ft ASL. ~20 W. Trustee: Fred Koch KA2HPG. Open for all normal amateur activity. Part of the communications backup plan for the power company. |
| W2CXV 146.850 MHz |
Receive: 146.850 MHz Transmit: 146.250 MHz PL Tone: 103.5 (not currently active) Located at the Oswego County Airport, Route 176 North. Modified GE MASTR II with NHRC Controller. ~25 W. Owned by Oswego County Emergency Management Office (OCEC/RACES). |
| K2QQY 442.350 MHz |
Receive: 442.350 MHz Transmit: 447.350 MHz PL Tone: 103.5 Located at the Scriba Site, ~½ mile East of CR 29/51A intersection. ~660 ft ASL. GE MASTR II. NHRC Controller. ~50 W. Part of the New York Statewide Linked Repeater System. |
Nets
- Pathfinder Net — Weeknights at 9:00 PM on 147.39 MHz (WN8Z repeater, temporarily while 147.15 is repaired). Amateur fellowship net — all calls welcome.
- Oswego County Emergency Communicators — Normally 3rd Sunday of each month (except December) on the 147.15 MHz repeater. Schedule may vary to avoid conflicts.
- SSTV Net — Every Saturday evening at 7:30 PM on the 147.39 MHz repeater.
Note: The 147.150 repeater was temporarily moved. The Pathfinder Net is currently on 147.39 (WN8Z) while repairs are completed. Contact the RACES Radio Officer for current status.
Coverage & Usage
For information about the repeaters or to report issues, contact the OCEC/RACES Radio Officer: Michael KD2DVC.
During RACES activations, all stations are asked to exercise patience and good operating practices, giving emergency traffic priority.