New VHF repeater in Roanoke area joins DMRVA Network (July 2024 update)
A second VHF repeater is now connected to the DMRVA network. The WB4EOT 147.165+ MHz system (CC1) is operating from Fort Lewis Mountain overlooking Salem. This system should provide superior coverage to the Roanoke valley and beyond. Pictured are WB8BON and W4KDN working on securing the DB-224 antenna at an elevation of approximately 3222 feet. It is attached to a Motorola SLR5700 repeater. The local talkgroup will be linked full time to Mountain Lake, Poor Mountain, Tinker Mountain (HEARS) and Long Ride (Brandmeister) sites to provide comprehensive connectivity in the region. Make sure to take a look at the coverage map to see what you can expect! Thanks to W4KZK, KD4EG, W4KDN, WB8BON, and N4MGQ for contributing to significant coverage in this part of Virginia.
July 2024: system network connection is restored and repeater is fully operational!