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KC9JBW 440mhz Repeater
On May31st 2007, West Chicago E.S.D.A.went live for the first time with
our new amateur radio repeater. The repeater operates on the 70cm
(440mhz) ham radio band. The output frequency is 441.8500 and the input
is 446.8500 with a pl of 114.8. The pair of frequencies are coordinated
through the Illinois Repeater Association. The location of the repeater
is on 128 W McConnell St. The Motorola GR1225
repeater was added to assist the agency during events and was installed by members of the West Chicago E.S.D.A.
Here are the technical specs of the repeater:
Motorola GR1225 45 watt
60 foot tower with an estimated height of 745 feet above sea level.
Comtelco BS450XL6 which is a 98" antenna with 6DB of gain.
Location
Coordinates 41.88566N 88.20647W
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