On the air

Club radio systems

W4KBL supports amateur radio, GMRS, Winlink, and APRS communications across Princeton, Cadiz, and the surrounding Western Kentucky area. Three amateur repeaters serve the region. The 145.230 MHz and 444.175 MHz repeaters are analog FM; the 442.825 MHz repeater supports Yaesu System Fusion.

VHF · Princeton

145.230 MHz

Mode
Analog FM
CTCSS / PL
179.9 Hz
Club net
Tuesday, 7:00 PM
AllStar
Node 663330
EchoLink
W4KBL-R · 328998
Hams Over IP
Extension 15165
Public service
Local Skywarn operations
UHF · Princeton

444.175 MHz

Mode
Analog FM
CTCSS / PL
123.0 Hz
Location
Princeton Vocational School
AllStar
Planned node 663331
Hams Over IP
Extension 15216
UHF · Cadiz

442.825 MHz

CTCSS / PL
123.0 Hz
Area
Cadiz, Kentucky
Mode
System Fusion
Use
Open to visitors

Beyond the repeaters

More ways we keep the area connected

These club-supported systems expand local voice and data communications for everyday use and community readiness.

Hams Over IP

Club extensions

Reach the W4KBL AllStar nodes and clubhouse telephone through the Hams Over IP network.

663330: 15165 · 663331: 15216 · Clubhouse: 102685
Open GMRS repeater

462.550 MHz

Available for use by every licensed GMRS operator. Please identify with your GMRS call sign and follow FCC rules.

PL / CTCSS: 82.5 Hz
Radio email

Winlink gateway

The club hosts a Winlink gateway operating in FM packet mode. VARA FM capability is planned for a future upgrade.

Current mode: FM packet
Packet network

APRS digipeater

W4KBL hosts an APRS digipeater that helps relay local APRS packets across the regional network.

Hosted by W4KBL
Operating courtesy

Listen before transmitting, identify with your FCC call sign, leave a pause between transmissions for break-ins, and enjoy the system.