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Our Repeater Network
Our Repeater Network
SARC maintains a network of high-elevation repeaters covering North and South Surrey and beyond, providing reliable voice and digital communication across a wide area, to enhance the resilience and availability of lower-mainland communications in emergencies.
Operating on 2m, 220 MHz, and 70 cm bands, our repeaters support analog FM, IRLP, Echolink, and WIRES-X digital modes. Strategically located and carefully maintained under the leadership of Horace Bong VA7XHB, they offer consistent performance even during adverse weather and power outages, making them a trusted backbone for daily communication, public service events, and emergency operations.
Backed by skilled volunteers and robust infrastructure, SARC’s repeater system is one of the most dependable in the region. In particular, SARC acknowledges the invaluable assistance of David Cameron VE7LTD (pictured) in deploying and maintaining our repeaters.
VE7RSC VHF North
VE7RSC VHF North
147.360 MHz +600 KHz tone: 110.9Hz
Echolink node number: 496228
IRLP node 1736
Location: North Repeater Site
DTMF codes
DTMF codes
A3 – Audio Level Test
B – Announce Date
C – Announce Time
VE7RSC VHF South
VE7RSC VHF South
147.360 MHz +600 KHz tone: 103.5Hz
Location: South Repeater Site
Note: IRLP and EchoLink are not available on the South repeater.
VE7RSC UHF
VE7RSC UHF
443.775 MHz +5 MHz tone: 110.9 Hz
Yaesu/Fusion and Analog, WIRES-X capable and full-time connected to CQ-Canada (VE1AO) room 40678
Location: North Repeater Site
Note: Our UHF repeater is no longer linked to the VHF unit. No longer IRLP node 1737 as of Sept 2022.
VE7RSC 220
VE7RSC 220
IRLP Usage (for VE7RSC North)
IRLP Usage (for VE7RSC North)
For new IRLP users, please refer to the IRLP Operating Guidelines
The guidelines page explains how the system works, explains what reflectors are and how they work, and provides important instruction on how to use IRLP. All IRLP users should review the guidelines from time to time.
Our IRLP node number is 1736 and is accessible from only the VHF repeater.
OPEN an IRLP connection
OPEN an IRLP connection
Hold PTT, say your CALLSIGN, and dial the node or reflector number via DTMF keypad. Release PTT once 4-digit dialing sequence is complete.
CLOSE an IRLP connection
CLOSE an IRLP connection
Hold PTT and dial “73” via DTMF mic. Release PTT.
Note: when disconnecting from a reflector, it is best not to identify before you dial “73.” Wait until the link has dropped, then say your callsign so people locally here on the repeater know who disconnected the link. It can become annoying to those who monitor the reflector to hear your ID before you disconnect. A busy reflector will often have two or three nodes connect and disconnect per minute.
The IRLP network status page: http://status.irlp.net
Use the status page to view nodes by country, see reflector usage, etc. Node lists can be printed for easy reference.
A second option for viewing reflector status and activity: http://irlp.g4eid.co.uk/status/all_reflectors.html
Echolink Usage (for VE7RSC North)
Echolink Usage (for VE7RSC North)
OPEN an Echolink connection
OPEN an Echolink connection
Hold PTT, say your callsign, and dial the echolink node number preceded by an asterisk. Release PTT.
For example: Holding PTT and dialing *190638 will connect to Echolink node number 190638 (the VE7RHS repeater at UBC).
CLOSE an Echolink connection
CLOSE an Echolink connection
Hold PTT and dial 73 via DTMF. Release PTT.
Useful Links
Useful Links
Echolink Status Page: http://www.echolink.org/links.jsp
Echolink Main Site: http://www.echolink.org/
Contacts
Contacts
Repeater Manager: Horace Bong VA7XHB
repeater@ve7sar.net
Horace is pictured with SARC President Steve McLean VE7SXM
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