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KF8HL/R Repeater

Located in Lenore, W.V., the KF8HL repeater is sponsored by the Tug Valley Radio Association (TVRA). The KF8HL repeater has a frequency of 145.390 with a minus offset of 600 Khz. The KF8HL repeater also has a tone of 100.0 and transmits a Tone of 100.0 for those who wish to use Tone Squelch on their radio. The repeater has an output of 50 watts and elevation of 1791 feet above sea level. The repeater is also equipped with a Battery Backup System, which allows it to operate during power outages. Most important the repeater is open for all Hams who wish to use it. Click here to check out some pictures of the KF8HL repeater, taken by David Hall (KC8INO) and Eddie Tussey (AI4UK). A special Thank You to Myron Starr (KC8LKP), without him we would not have a home for our repeater.

Trustee: Kenny Brown (KF8HL)

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Summary of what the KF8HL repeater consist of:

Hi-Pro R1 Repeater from Maggoire Hi-Pro Repeater
Cat-1000 Controller from Computer Automation Technology
Astron Power Supplies from Astron Corporation
Wacom WP-641 Duplexer from Remec Wacom
DB-224 Repeater Antenna from Decibel Products
Heliax 1 5/8" Feedline from Andrews Corporation
DC Blocked Coax Protector PolyPhaser Corporation
Repeater Amplifier from TPL Communications
RBI-1 Remote Base Controller from Doug Hall Electronics
TM-241 for Remote Base from Kenwood Corporation

Pictures of KF8HL Repeater System

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