| Location | Frequency/Offset | CTCSS/DCS | Call Sign | Features |
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Bellville - 2M - FM Analog Only
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145.410/-
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100
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W5SFA
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Linked to Bellville 70cm C4FM Repeater. Rx 275' TX 275', 575' MSL
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Bellville - 70CM - C4FM DIGITAL Only
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444.875/+
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DG-ID 00
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W5SFA
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Linked to Bellville 2m Analog Repeater. RX 240' TX 208' 575' MSL
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Bellville - 2M D-Star
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146.930/-
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W5SFA
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RX 240' TX 200' (D- Star gateway W5SFA)
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Bellville - 70CM D-Star
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440.700+
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W5SFA
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RX 240' TX 260' (D- Star gateway W5SFA)
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Columbus - 2M - C4FM DIGITAL Only
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147.14/+
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DG-ID 01 |
W5SFA
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200' AGL, 548' MSL
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The Bellville VHF (145.410Mhz, Analog Only) and UHF (444.875Mhz, C4FM Only) repeaters are linked, so all traffic is shared between them. In this way digital users can talk with analog users and vice-versa. The Columbus (147.14Mhz) repeater is configured for C4FM Digital only and unlinked.
When using the Bellville UHF repeater, set your transceiver's DG-ID to 00. You should also ensure you have the latest firmware for the transceiver installed.
The repeater system is also linked to the internet through the XLX979 multiprotocol reflector, which enables long-distance communication to the repeater system when you are out of RF range. You will need a Pi-Star hotspot with an internet connection, and either a DMR radio or a Yaesu C4FM radio. The XLX server automatically handles the transcoding between DMR and C4FM. The Pi-Star hotspot is configured for XLX979 (DMR) or YSF87708 (C4FM) You can check the status of the XLX979 reflector by navigating to http://n5rwk.duckdns.org
Use of our D-STAR repeaters do not require registration to talk locally (although you must have a D-STAR radio!). However for you to be heard over a reflector or by a linked repeater then registration is required by the network.
The Stephen F. Austin Radio Club accepts registration on its D-STAR repeater in the Austin County tower in Bellville. Please note that registration on this repeater is limited to residents of Austin County and its surrounding counties (i.e., your ULS listing must be an address in Austin, Washington, Colorado, Fayette or Waller County. Out-of-area registration requests will be automatically deleted. And obviously, you must have a valid Ham call sign.
The D-STAR registration page is here, and instructions for registering can be found here.
Note that registrations must be manually approved and may take a few days. If any questions, contact the repeater administrator at info <at> w5sfa <dot> org.
Current linking information and last heard status can be found on the repeater's DPLUS Dashboard
Washington County repeaters (Brenham)
| Location | Frequency/Offset | CTCSS/DCS | Call Sign |
| Brenham - 2M | 147.260/+ | 103.5 | W5AUM |
| Brenham - 2M (Analog/C4FM) | 145.390/- | 103.5 / DG-ID 00 | W5AUM |
| Brenham - 70CM (Analog/C4FM) | 443.250/+ | 103.5 / DG-ID 00 | W5AUM |
Giddings area (Lee County) repeaters
| Location | Frequency/Offset | CTCSS/DCS | Call Sign |
| Giddings - 2M | 147.220/+ | 114.8 | NE5DX |
Hwy 71 North (Fayette County) repeaters
| Location | Frequency/Offset | CTCSS/DCS | Call Sign |
| LaGrange - 2M | 146.800/- | 100.0 | N5ZUA |
| Smithville - 2M | 145.400/- | 114.8 | N5FRT |
| Bastrop - 70CM | 443.75/+ | 114.8 | KE5FKS |
Katy Area (Ft. Bend, Harris, Waller Counties)
| Location | Frequency/Offset | CTCSS/DCS | Call Sign |
| Katy KARS - 2M | 147.200/+ | 141.3 | KT5TX |
| Katy - 70CM | 442.350/+ | 131.8 | WD8RZA |
| Katy - 70CM | 442.325/+ | 103.5 | KB5FLX |