Well - I stand corrected. I guess they are diesel. One more thing to fit in my head, but thank you.
On Wed, Jan 21, 2026 at 9:21 PM Glenn <[email protected]> wrote: > Lloyd, > > Why do you need all of this information? > > Glenn wb5tuf > > -------- Original message -------- > From: Richard Bonica via BVARC <[email protected]> > Date: 1/21/26 21:18 (GMT-06:00) > To: [email protected] > Cc: Richard Bonica <[email protected]>, BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB < > [email protected]> > Subject: Re: [BVARC] Why We’re Using the 146.88 Repeater (Frequencies & PL > Tone) > > Ok - it is a natural gas from what I remember and should run until the > dinosaurs stop producing. > > Other than that, does anyone else have feed back on this. > > Sorry I don't have more info, I trust the geniuses that run it know more. > I just beat it with Radio waves and it yells back. But I am sure others > have better info on that than I do. > > Richard Bonica > C: 281.935.7222 > Email: [email protected] > Freq: 147.000 - DMR - Digital Mobile > Territory: NE Fort Bend > CERT, CST, EST, WEB EOC, HSEEP, FEMA PD, Wilderness First Aid, CPR, Extra > Ameture Radio > > On Wed, Jan 21, 2026, 8:05 PM Lloyd Coker <[email protected]> wrote: > >> Is it generator backed up? >> >> If so, diesel, gasoline, or natural gas (or propane tank)? >> >> What is the estimated run time while experiencing a full/continuous power >> outage? >> >> >> >> Just curious. 😎 >> >> >> >> Thanks, LFC >> >> >> >> *Lloyd F. Coker* >> >> *Email: [email protected] <[email protected]>* >> >> *Email2: [email protected] <[email protected]> * >> >> *Cypress, Texas 77429* >> >> *KI5OYC* >> >> >> >> *From:* BVARC <[email protected]> *On Behalf Of *Richard Bonica >> via BVARC >> *Sent:* Wednesday, January 21, 2026 19:55 >> *To:* BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB <[email protected]> >> *Cc:* Richard Bonica <[email protected]> >> *Subject:* [BVARC] Why We’re Using the 146.88 Repeater (Frequencies & PL >> Tone) >> >> >> >> Hello everyone, >> >> I’ve received a few questions asking what the *146.88 repeater* is and >> why I’ve been asking members to use it. Since good questions deserve good >> answers (and bad rumors deserve none), here’s the scoop — plus the >> technical details so nobody has to guess or squint at a repeater directory. >> What is the 146.88 Repeater? >> >> The *146.88 repeater* is a high-level, wide-area coverage repeater that >> reaches a large portion of the Houston–Galveston area. Because of its >> height and location, it performs exceptionally well during poor weather and >> other situations where lower-level or simplex communications may struggle. >> >> In plain language: *it hears really well, it talks really far, and it >> does not need to be yelled at.* >> Repeater Technical Details (a.k.a. “How to Make Your Radio Happy”) >> >> - *Receive (Downlink):* 146.880 MHz >> - *Transmit (Uplink):* 146.280 MHz >> - *Offset:* –0.600 MHz >> - *PL / CTCSS Tone:* 167.9 Hz (uplink and downlink) >> - *Power / Height:* 75 watts at ~1400 ft >> >> >> >> (If your radio still won’t key it up after this… we may need to talk. >> Kindly. 😄) >> Coverage Area >> >> This repeater provides *wide-area coverage*, including: >> >> - North to *Wallis* >> - South to *Dickinson* >> - West to *Sealy* >> - East to *Daisetta* >> >> In other words, if you’re in the Houston metro area and your antenna >> isn’t zip-tied to the fridge, there’s a good chance you can hit it. >> Why We Are Using 146.88 >> >> I use and recommend *146.88* because it allows members across a wide >> geographic area to *communicate clearly and reliably*. It’s well suited >> for general coordination, information sharing, and keeping everyone >> connected when conditions aren’t ideal. >> >> You may notice that we are *not* using *146.94*, and that is >> intentional. That repeater is actively used by other agencies and groups, >> and I prefer not to be *that guy* who accidentally interrupts someone >> else’s operations. Sharing spectrum politely is part of being good amateur >> radio operators — and good neighbors on the air. >> Important Notes (Read This Before Getting Any Big Ideas) >> >> - Members *may use the repeater normally* in accordance with amateur >> radio rules and good operating practices. Other agencies will be using >> this >> repeater and if an emergency net starts, please give them way. >> - Please *do not self-deploy* or take independent action unless >> specifically directed >> - This is about *communication and coordination*, not spontaneous >> hero missions >> >> As amateur radio operators, we all know the phrase: *when all else >> fails, radio works*. Choosing the right repeater just increases the odds >> that it works the *first* time — without drama. >> >> Thank you for the questions, the curiosity, and for keeping things >> professional (and occasionally entertaining) on the air. >> >> 73, >> Richard Bonica >> KG5YCU >> BVARC President >> > -- Richard Bonica C: 281.935.7222 Email: [email protected] Freq: 147.000 - DMR - Digital Mobile Territory: NE Fort Bend CERT, CST, EST, WEB EOC, HSEEP, FEMA PD, Wilderness First Aid, CPR, Extra Ameture Radio
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