Atlanta FM Amateur Frequencies
Atlanta FM Amateur Frequencies
|
Email Me!
AM Broadcast Band
Ham Homepage
Ham Homepage
|
On this page I listed the known working repeaters in the NW Atlanta Area, and some common
other freqencies for each individual band (such as simplex frequencies). For those
new to ham radio, what a repeater does is retransmit the audio input coming in on one
frequency and it broadcasts it out on another frequency. Repeaters are usually placed
in relatively high areas, such as mountian tops or building tops, which allows longer
communication than just simplex (or 2-way). The list for each band shows the repeater
output frequency with either a "+" or "-" next to it that corresponds to whether the
input frequency is either above or below the output frequency by the band's designated
offset. For example on the 2-Meter band the offset is 600 kHz, so if the frequency listed
is 146.880- then the input frequency would then be 146.280. To the right of that,
P.L. Tone frequencies are listed if used and the Callsign and organization sponsoring
repeater if known. For people with the scanners, the ham frequencies listed below
should be programmed so you can monitor the communications between ham operators.
Some conversations will be technical, some uneventful, but during disasters, some
extremely important and informative. Individual bands have their own special features,
and offsets, so information is given in each area..
The 6-Meter band is used for serveral modes from FM to USB for transmission. When conditions are right, the 6-Meter band carries on some of the propagation conditions of the HF bands, allowing nationwide and sometimes overseas contacts. When propagation conditions are low, little activity may be found on this band.
Standard Offset: Varies, but usually 1.0 MHz
National Simplex Frequency: 52.525 MHz
USB Simplex Frequency: 50.125 USB MHz
Following is a list of Known Working Repeaters:
The 2-Meter band is the most commonly active ham band used for local communication, and by far contains the most activity in the Atlanta area. In evenings, sometimes I can receive audio from repeaters in Alabama and Mississippi, but can't respond to them because of the atmospheric conditions.
Standard Offset: + or - 600 kHz
National Simplex Frequency: 146.52
Other Simplex Frequencies: 146.550, 147.450, 147.525, 147.570, and More.
Following is a list of Known Working Repeaters:
Many say the 220-MHz band contains the best of both worlds. The good coverage of the 2-Meter band and the higher audio fidelity that the 440-MHz band offers. Currently, the only radio I own capable of transmission on 220-MHz is the Yaesu VX-7R, which is only rated at 300mW output power on this band.. This is the reason for the limited repeater listings.
Standard Offset: 1.600 MHz
National Simplex Frequency: 223.500 MHz
Other Simplex Frequencies:
223.400 MHz, 223.420 MHz, 223.540 MHz, and More.
Following is a list of Known Working Repeaters:
The 440-MHz band offers the highest audio fidelity of all these covered bands. I can tell a big difference, so when both parties have 440 bands on their radios, I choose to use those repeaters or simplex frequencies. The 440-MHz band is also offered on many dual band handi-Talkies and mobile rigs which gives it more activity than the 6-Meter and 220-MHz bands. Mobile rigs, although, require 2-Meter/440 combo antennas which can cost extra, so few use the 440 band. Many hams try to make an effort to use the 440 band to prevent the loss of it by the FCC towards other spectrum needs (Like what already happened to part of the 220 band).
Standard Offset: 5.0 MHz
National Simplex Frequency: 446.00 MHz
Other Simplex Frequencies:
445.825 MHz, 445.875 MHz, 446.025 MHz, and More.
Following is a list of Known Working Repeaters:
Am I Missing a Repeater, Frequency or P.L. Tone?
Email Me with the Details!
Well that's the list of known Atlanta Region Repeaters. If your a ham in Atlanta program
some of these into your radio and give them a try. If you not a ham program these into
your scanner and listen. You may just want to become a licensed operator one day!!
Have Fun!!...73..
Paul J. Lossner
KE4NFU
Web Hosting Provided by
iPowerWeb.
