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Brussels 146.805 (146.2) RX/TX PL 85.4
The Brussels WE9COM repaeater is located near Brussels, Wisconsin on the bay side of the peninusla. The system
utilizes a Motorola MRT-3000 running a transmit power of 100 watts to a Comprod 872F-70
antenna mounted at 190' (Base 840') The two port controller is a CAT-250 and the
IP interface is a JPS ARA-1. The system includes emergency backup power utilizing
both batteries and an on-site generator We are grateful to Door County Emergency
Managment for supporting WeComm, Ltd. by allowing uu to use one of their towers
and building space. The wide-coverage system includes Door, Brown, Kewaunee
and portons of Marinette, Oconto, Menominee, Shawano, Waupaca, Outagamie and Manitowoc Counties
The system went on air March 3, 2018
The Brussels WE9COM repeater is operating with the following CTCSS:
146.2 RX
85.4 TX
Irma 146.895 (123.0)
The Irma WE9COM repeater is located near Irma, Wisconsin in central Lincoln County between Merrill
to the south and Tomahawk to the north. The system utilizes a Tait TB-8100 running a transmit power
of 100 watts to a RFI BA80-41 antenna mounted at 220’ (base 1740)
The two port controller is a CAT-250 and the IP interface is a JPS ARA-1.
The system includes emergency backup power utilizing batteries.
We are grateful to WRVM Radio for supporting WeComm, Ltd.
by allowing us to use one of their towers and building space.
The wide-coverage system includes Lincoln, Marathon, Langlade,
Onieda, Price, and Taylor counties.
The installation crew included Jack W9JET, Chris KC9NVV,
Mark N9MEA and Greg N9CHA. Additional photos show the installation of the internet cable and the grounding procedures.
The system went on air April 29, 2016
Coloma 147.105 (123.0)
The Coloma WE9COM repeater is located near Coloma, Wisconsin in SW Waushara County. The system utilizes a
Motorola MTR-3000 running a transmit power of 100 watts to an RFI BA80-41 antenna mounted at 360’ (base 1180’).
The two port controller is a CAT-250 and the IP interface is a JPS ARA-1. The system includes emergency
backup power utilizing both batteries and an on-site UPS.
We are grateful to Waushara County Sherriff Department for supporting WeComm, Ltd. by allowing us to use
one of their towers and building space. The wide-coverage system includes Waushara, Marquette,
Green Lake, Adams, Juneau, and portions of Fond du Lac, Dodge, Columbia, Sauk, Monroe,
Jackson, Clark, Wood, Portage, Marathon, Waupaca, Outagamie, and Winnebago counties.
The photos show the tower and the antenna while it’s being lifted into position.
Assembly photos were taken at Kyle KC9SDK QTH when he lived in the Fox Valley.
Thanks to his family for allowing us the space to build up the repeater cabinet and tune the duplexer.
The system went on air May 20, 2016.
