SARC Repeaters

The repeaters operated by the Surrey Amateur Radio Communications Society

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. 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.

VE7RSC VHF North

147.360MHz + tone: 110.9Hz

Echolink node number: 496228

IRLP node 1736

DTMF codes

A3 – Audio Level Test
B – Announce Date
C – Announce Time

VE7RSC VHF South

147.360 MHz + tone: 103.5Hz

VE7RSC UHF

443.775MHz + tone: 110.9Hz Yaesu/Fusion and Analog, WIRES-X capable and full-time connected to CQ-Canada (VE1AO) room 40678
(No longer IRLP node 1737 as of Sept 2022)

Note: Our UHF repeater is no longer linked to the VHF unit

VE7RSC 220

223.960MHz -1.6MHz tone: 110.9Hz

IRLP node 1738

Winlink

VE7HME-10
145.710 MHz
Both packet and VARA FM Wide capable

VE7ADQ-10
145.770 MHz
Both packet and VARA FM Wide capable

IRLP Usage (Basic)

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

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

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 of 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 (Basic)

OPEN an Echolink connection

Hold PTT, say your callsign, and dial the echolink node number preceded by an asterisk. Release PTT once dialing sequence is complete.
For example: PTT + *190638 will connect to echolink node number 190638. (VE7RHS repeater at UBC)

CLOSE an Echolink connection

Hold PTT and dial “73” via DTMF mic. Release PTT.
Echolink status page: http://www.echolink.org/links.jsp

For more echolink info: http://www.echolink.org/

Contacts

Repeater Manager: Horace VA7XHB
repeater@ve7sar.net

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