Local Repeaters
A quick reference guide to amateur radio repeaters in and around Rowan County, NC. This list includes repeaters within approximately 30 miles of Salisbury.
Data sourced from RepeaterBook. Always verify frequencies before use.
Rowan County
| Band | Frequency | Offset | Tone | Notes |
|---|
| 2m | 145.410 MHz | -0.600 | 136.5 PL | club repeater, ARES primary |
| 70cm | 443.250 MHz | +5.000 | 136.5 TSQL | club repeater |
KU4PT - Ralph Mowery and Trustees (Cleveland, NC)
| Band | Frequency | Offset | Tone | Notes |
|---|
| 1.25m | 224.76 | -1.6 | | since late 1978. This repeater is relatively unknown! |
| 2m | 146.73 | -0.600 | 94.8 PL | One of the oldest FM repeaters in the region. Located on Young’s Mountain. |
According to trustee, K4DFI, this 2m repeater began operations on 1970-11-22. It has operated under multiple call signs originally stewarded by the Barber Junction Repeater Association:
- K4GHR (1970-11 to 1971-02)
- W4EXU (1971-02 to 1973-03 though it was never operated by the Rowan ARS)
- WR4AAA (1973-03-13 to 1979-10-25)
- KU4PT (since 1979)
This repeater’s fequency was at 146.28/88 until 1974-02 and then 146.13/73.
Historic Sign est. from late 1970’s, (Photo courtesy of Mr. J. C. Ludwigm K4DFI)
BRANet Bi-State-Radio-Amateur-Network
Cleveland, NC; Granite Quarry, NC; etc.
| Band | Frequency | Offset | Tone | Notes |
|---|
| 70 cm | 443.5 | +5.0 | 151.4 TSQL | KR4BHY. Located on Young’s Mountain. |
| 70 cm | 444.4 | +5.0 | 151.4 TSQL | KD4OWV. Located at Al’s Knob in Granite Quarry. |
This a newer radio linked repeater network. The repeaters are still under development. There may be other complimentary repeaters near Gastonia, NC and Lancaster, SC which are not yet published due to coordination and other issues; these are believed to be in the 2m band – possibly 145.45 -0.600 Mhz and 145.21 -0.600 MHz offset, respectively. The network uses the same tones uniformly.
The network may eventually grow to a 5th repeater. Advertised to have robust power.
KB2AZG (Salisbury, NC)
| Band | Frequency | Offset | Tone | Notes |
|---|
| 2m | 145.21 | -0.600 | 100 TSQL | Andy Kaufman’s Repeater |
K4CH DMR Repeater
| Band | Frequency | Offset | Tone | Notes |
|---|
| 70 cm | 443.7 | +5.0 | DMR | BrandMeister Network…FULL-TIME LINK to W4SNA, … |
W4SNA 6m on Young’s Mountain, Cleveland, NC
| Band | Frequency | Offset | Tone | Notes |
|---|
| 6m | 53.31 | -1.0 | 100 TSQL | Links Full-time to 53.95000 (W4SNA) at King, Sauratown Mtn, NC |
(Young’s Mountain may be marked as being in Cleveland, Barber Junction, or Salisbury. It’s most closely located in the Barber Junction community. It is the highest land point in Rowan County.)
Cabarrus County
W4BFB - Mecklenburg ARS (Concord Area)
| Band | Frequency | Offset | Tone | Notes |
|---|
| 2m | 146.940 MHz | -0.600 | 100.0 PL | |
N4CSI (Concord)
| Band | Frequency | Offset | Tone | Notes |
|---|
| 2m | 147.315 MHz | +0.600 | 131.8 PL | |
Davidson County
W4DP (Lexington)
| Band | Frequency | Offset | Tone | Notes |
|---|
| 2m | 146.685 MHz | -0.600 | 82.5 PL | |
| 70cm | 444.200 MHz | +5.000 | 82.5 PL | |
N4YDU (Thomasville)
| Band | Frequency | Offset | Tone | Notes |
|---|
| 2m | 147.390 MHz | +0.600 | 100.0 PL | |
Davie County
W4NSW (Mocksville)
| Band | Frequency | Offset | Tone | Notes |
|---|
| 70 cm | 443.175 | +5.0 | 85.4 TSQL | Newer repeater (2026) |
Iredell County
N4IRS (Statesville)
| Band | Frequency | Offset | Tone | Notes |
|---|
| 2m | 146.760 MHz | -0.600 | 100.0 PL | |
| 70cm | 444.725 MHz | +5.000 | 100.0 PL | |
W4MVB (Mooresville)
| Band | Frequency | Offset | Tone | Notes |
|---|
| 2m | 145.230 MHz | -0.600 | 100.0 PL | |
WG8E (Mooresville)
HEARS Network
| Band | Frequency | Offset | Tone | Notes |
|---|
| 70cm | 443.825 MHz | +5.0 | 110.9 TSQL | Linkable to the HEARS System |
Stanly County
K4OGB (Albemarle)
Mecklenburg County
W4BFB - Mecklenburg ARS (Charlotte)
| Band | Frequency | Offset | Tone | Notes |
|---|
| 2m | 146.940 MHz | -0.600 | 100.0 PL | Large coverage area |
| 70cm | 444.000 MHz | +5.000 | 100.0 PL | |
N4NC (Charlotte)
| Band | Frequency | Offset | Tone | Notes |
|---|
| 2m | 145.350 MHz | -0.600 | 118.8 PL | |
Guilford County
W4UA - High Point Amateur Radio Club (HPARC)
High Point • Atrium Health Hospital
| Band | Frequency | Offset | Tone | Notes |
|---|
| 2m | 147.165 MHz | +0.600 | 67 TSQL | FM, YSF, WIRES-X RepeaterBook |
Randolph County
W4RAT (Asheboro)
| Band | Frequency | Offset | Tone | Notes |
|---|
| 2m | 147.255 MHz | +0.600 | 88.5 PL | |
Programming Tips
- Most modern radios can store these as memory channels
- Always verify the tone (PL/CTCSS) is correct before transmitting
- “TSQL” means it has tones both for uplink and downlink. Having the tone on your receiving frequency allows your radio to squelch competing repeaters.
- Standard offsets: 2m uses +/- 0.600 MHz, 70cm uses +/- 5.000 MHz
- Negative offset (-) means transmit frequency is lower than receive
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