The W5ETX Linked Repeater System
ETECS has several open repeaters under the W5ETX call. All systems are linked under normal conditions. Sysops can un-link any individual repeater from the system as needed. Unless otherwise specified, the the input PL tone is 136.5 Hz. As with any linked repeater system, please key, then pause for a second, before speaking, as it takes time for the system to link and un-link between transmissions.
The ETECS systems relies on the AllstarLink system to provide IP-based connectivity into and out of the W5ETX linked repeater network. The status of the various ETECS AllstarLink nodes can be checked here.
| Name | Output/Input | Location | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 210 | 145.210/144.460 | Tyler (EM22ii51) | ETECS primary repeater; used for nets & tactical operations; Note non-standard 750 khz offset; Echolink available as W5ETX-R |
| 24 | 147.240/147.840 | Red Springs (EM22jm39) | General purpose repeater |
| 92 | 146.920/146.320 | Rusk | General purpose repeater |
| 62 | 146.620/146.020 | Edom (EM22fi69) | General purpose repeater |
| 04 | 147.040/147.640 | Henderson (EM22od48) | General purpose repeater |
| 33 | 441.800/446.800 | City of Hideaway (EM22gl56) | General purpose repeater; Linked to K5TYR 147 repeater for Skywarn |
| 38 | 147.380/147.980 | Gilmer (EM22ns59) | General purpose repeater |
| 442 | 442.850/447.850 | Athens (EM22be80) | General purpose repeater |
| 443 | 443.250/448.250 | Wills Point (EM22aq67) | General purpose repeater |
| 14 | 147.140/147.740 | Palestine | General purpose repeater; ID is W5DLC; Owned by PACARC; PL Tone 103.5 |
| UHF Hub | 444.325/449.325 | Tyler | UHF Hub for ETECS Network; General purpose repeater PL Tone 136.5 |
D*Star Repeaters
ETECS provide two D*Star repeaters in Tyler. Register for D-STAR access at the W5ETX D-STAR Gateway.
| Node | Output/Input | Description |
|---|---|---|
| B | 444.850/449.850 | Open D*Star UHF repeater |
| C | 147.120/147.870 | Open D*Star VHF repeater Note the +0.750 Mhz offset! |
Packet Systems
The State of Texas (RACES) has designated Winlink as their amateur radio preferred messaging platform. As a result, ETECS is developing a packet radio network parallel to our voice systems to provide digital messaging throughout East Texas for all our served agencies. The systems listed include ETECS and privately-provided packet nodes that cooperatively serve our area. VHF gateways/digipeaters operate up to 1200 bps and UHF gateways/digipeaters operate up to 9600 bps. We currently have three parallel packet networks in Tyler/Smith County on VHF frequencies of 145.050 Mhz, 145.090 Mhz and 145.010 MHz. A map of the ETECS packet system is available here.
| ID | Location | Type | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| UTHCT/W5ETX-1 | Tyler | General Purpose Digipeater | 145.010 |
| TY | Tyler | General Purpose Digipeater General Purpose Digipeater |
145.010 441.000 |
| TYGATE | Tyler | 1200bps-to-9600bps Gateway | 145.010 |
| N9JN-7 | Tyler | General Purpose Digipeater | 145.050 |
| N9JN-10 | Tyler | Winlink VHF Gateway | 145.050 |
| KC5KCT-7 | Tyler | General Purpose Digipeater General Purpose Digipeater |
145.010 441.000 |
| KC5KCT-10 | Tyler | Winlink VHF Gateway Winlink UHF Gateway |
145.010 441.000 |
| W5CWT-7 | Henderson | General Purpose Digipeater | 145.010 |
| W5CWT-10 | Henderson | Winlink VHF Gateway | 145.010 |
| W5ETX-7 | Rusk | General Purpose Digipeater | 145.010 |
| W5ETX-3 | Carthage | General Purpose Digipeater | 145.010 |
| W5ETX-10 | Tyler | APRS Digipeater/Igate | 144.390 |
| K5TYR-10 | Tyler | APRS Digipeater/Igate | 144.390 |
| W5MCT-2 | City of Hideaway/Lindale | APRS Digipeater | 144.390 |
| ATH/W5ETX-4 | Athens | General Purpose Digipeater | 145.010 |
| GILMER | Gilmer | General Purpose Digipeater | 145.010 |
| FLY | Tyler | General Purpose Digipeater | 145.050 |
| HAWL/N5JOT-7 | Hideaway Lake | General Purpose Digipeater | 145.010 |
Other Repeaters
ETECS, the Tyler Amateur Radio Club and other individual repeater owners work very closely together on a variety of amateur radio projects & activities including EmComm. The TARC’s repeaters are frequently used for all ARES, RACES & Skywarn operations. Other area repeaters that are open to all amateurs that may be used for EmComm include:
| Name | Output/Input | Description |
|---|---|---|
| K5TYR 147 | 147.000/146.400 | Location: E Tyler (EM22ii92) PL Tone 136.5 |
| K5TYR 96 | 146.960/146.360 | Location: SW Tyler (EM22hg51) PL Tone 136.5 |
| K5TYR 444 | 444.400/449.400 | Location: E Tyler (EM22ii92) PL Tone 136.5 |
| W5MCT 443.100 | 443.100/448.100 | Location: Tyler (EM22ii34) PL Tone 136.5 Yaesu System Fusion |
| KE5FGC DMR | 443.575/448.575 | Location: Tyler (EM22ii34) Digital Mobile Radio repeater |
Other Assets
- Yaesu DR-1 Fusion Repeater for mobile/portable/temporary use
- Motorola XTL 2500 digital public service transceiver
- Fujitsu Ten 150 Mhz public service transceiver
- Kenwood TM-733A VHF/UHF transceiver
- Icom IC-2000 VHF transceiver
- GE Monogram series UHF transceiver
- Yaesu FT-857 HF/VHF/UHF transceiver
- ADI AR146 VHF transceiver
- Kenwood TM-241A VHF transceiver
- Tower trailer with 25′ crank-up tower.
Wide Area Linked Repeater Systems
ETECS’s W5ETX linked repeater system has the ability to interconnect with other users/systems via the Echolink and Allstar VoIP systems. On Echolink, look for the W5ETX-R node. On Allstar there are several nodes provided by ETECS dedicated to emergency communications. Click here for a list of nodes and their current status.