Repeaters

The Great River Amateur Radio Club operates a robust two‑meter repeater system under the call sign W0DBQ, serving both Dubuque County and Jackson County, Iowa. The primary Dubuque repeater on 147.240 MHz (with a 103.5 Hz PL tone, +0.600 MHz offset) is located at the Dubuque County EOC and is equipped with emergency power and EchoLink access, offering coverage out to about 21 miles. 

The W0DBQ repeater is linked full-time to its Jackson County counterpart, K0JXC, on 147.060 MHz (with a 103.5 Hz PL tone, +0.600 MHz offset), located in Springbrook—greatly extending the system’s reach. 

This linked repeater network ensures reliable, seamless communications for ARES nets, public service events, and emergency operations across both counties. Whether checking in for the Coffee Net, Sunday Night Club Net, or activating during a storm, users on either frequency enjoy clear, dependable communications, thanks to months of dedicated work from our repeater committee and community supporters.

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