Repeater Information

W5UK/R - 444.200 MHz

Our UHF repeater (input 449.200, PL 114.8 Hz) is at a fabulous new site at the 500 foot level on the new WWL-TV tower in Gretna, La. The tower has full emergency power, and the repeater is housed in an air conditioned rack cabinet on a platform accessible via an elevator which goes up the center of the tower. The repeater now sports a Decibel Products DB-420 folded dipole array meaning that citywide coverage is much improved!

The UHF repeater is a converted GE MVP operating with a whopping 10 watts output.

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We are finishing up installation of a 2 meter repeater on 145.39 MHz, sponsored by the Southeastern Louisiana ARES group. Unfortunately, interference from the TV station prevented this repeater from being permanently installed.

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W5UK-10 - 144.39 MHz

This dedicated APRS digipeater has been operating flawlessly for the last two years. Located in Algiers, La., the W5UK-10 system uses an MFJ-1270C TNC (with PacComm eprom) to a Motorola Mitrek feeding a community antenna at 300 feet. W5UK-10 operates as a WIDE digipeater and regularly receives mobiles and relays from Mississippi, Alabama and Florida. This system operates with full back-up battery power.

WB5LLI/R - 53.130 MHz

This repeater is sponsored by GNOARC, but is maintained by and licensed to long-time club member Mike Saladino, WB5LLI. Originally a project of the late Hank Arsaga, W5VAS (SK), this 6 meter repeater is currently on the air from a 225 foot high location in St. Rose, La. The input frequency is down 1 MHz, at 52.130. Six meter FM is a lot of fun; if you haven't tried it, c'mon aboard!