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AB7CQ & N7RPT Bob & Kathy In The Beginning 1960's CB Callsign 18K0848 Reborn 1980 Amateur Radio AB7CQ & N7RPT Bob (AB7CQ) & Kathy (N7RPT)
Special Note Henry Radio Has New Owner Robert L. "Bob" Burchett (WB6SLC) Henry Radio Amplifiers 22826 Mariposa Ave. Torrance, CA 90502 310.534.4456
******************************* Wires-X Usage Notice
When using the AB7CQ WIRES-X repeater please keep in mind that the repeater is still a shared repeater for local conversation, it's not a "Community Node" like America-Link, Texus Nexus, or Kansas City Wide." The WIRES-X repeater serves two purposes, local conversations and WIRES-X real time VOIP communication contacts, it's not to be used as a scanner for monitoring entertainment. Users have a responsibility to disconnect from WIRES-X when finished with their VOIP communication contacts so local users can use the repeater. This system is not intended as a NEWS SERVICE, or permanently linked node to other nodes. Any user/node that's unwilling to abide by the above user etiquette will be added to the "Node User" reject lists. Another words "BLOCKED from WIRES-X access on this WIRES-X repeater. Before connecting to a WIRES-X node ask if the frequency is in use, always allow sufficient lag time for connecting and disconnecting from a node.
************************** Tombstone's Only Repeater & Communications Network 146.920/146.320 Wires-X Enabled Node 28187 444.600/449.600 LAN Linked Arizona To Wisconsin Default Mode: Digital Will Auto Switch To FM Mode With FM Signal Established March 2014 Updated 07/31/2021
Pair Of Yaesu DR-2X Repeaters VHF/UHF WIRES-X VHF & LAN Direct UHF Both Via Internet AB7CQ
Smokey My Ham Shack Buddy
Henry Radio Powered VHF/UHF Repeaters Operate In Automatic Mode Switching (AMS) Both Analog & Digital 146.920/146.320 PL123.0 Repeater With WIRES-X Room #28187
When You're Finished Using The Tombstone WIRES-X Repeater Node For WIRES-X Communications Please Disconnect
444.600/449.600 PL 100.0 LAN Linked With Harrison Wisconsin WJ9K 442.175 Wide Area Coverage Repeater IRLP Node 7515 - Simplex 146.540 PL 114.0
Notice: My IRLP node 7515 has been discontinued for the time being. The old 386 computer that had a parallel port finally died that supported the IRLP node. I've not been able to find an old computer that someone would be willing to donate so I could reestablish the IRLP node. If anyone has an old working 386 computer with a parallel port they would be willing to donate contact me at ab7cq@ebidpal.com.
Currently, an IMRS digital LAN link are directly connected 24/7 between the Tombstone, AZ 444.600/449.600 PL100.0 repeater and the WJ9K repeater in Harrison, WI. If you are a Yaesu DR-2X repeater owner with a LAN board installed in your repeater and interested in becoming a part of a Fusion DR-2X LAN group linked repeater system here in Arizona, contact AB7CQ at:
What's the difference between Yaesu WIRES-X and Fusion DR-2X LAN linked repeaters?
1. WIRES-X is basically a node system, an IMRS LAN is not intended to replace WIRES-X, a LAN is a repeater to repeater network via the Internet.
2. Fusion IMRS LAN linked repeaters allow direct linking of Fusion DR-2X repeaters. IMRS LAN linking allows repeaters, especially in troublesome geographical terrain, that would otherwise make it difficult, or nearly impossible, to provide wide area coverage. It also allows linking of repeaters without installing and maintaining expensive linking hardware and does not require access to a mountain top site. Fusion DR-2X IMRS repeaters do not require audio packet verification through the Yaesu server, these repeaters are direct repeater to repeater linked over the Internet with no lag time.
For information & possible cooperative linking, contact AB7CQ at: ab7cqradio@ebidpal.com. If you email me be sure to include your callsign and name in the subject field, if you don't I won't open or respond to your email, too much spam and infected traffic on the Internet, I also scan all incoming emails before they're opened.
If you own a Yaesu Fusion digital transceiver & in range of our IMRS LAN repeater, you're invited to use the repeater. DG-ID TX codes are required for full LAN access. Email me at:
ab7cqradio@ebidpal.com to request codes.
*** Special Notes *** When In The State Of Arizona
Please Make Sure That Your APRS Equipped Transceiver Is Properly Configured So You Only Transmit APRS Beacons On 144.390, 445.925 & 10.151 Mhz. Consult Your State Frequency Coordination committee Band Plan Regarding APRS Beacons. Tranmitting APRS Beacons On Any Other Frequency Can Cause Interference To Repeaters And Other Amateur Radio Communications. Also, Consult The Operating Manual That Came With Your APRS Equipped Transceiver.
The location is Tombstone, Arizona home of the AB7CQ & N7RPT VHF & UHF repeaters, the 7515 IRLP Node, and a WIRES-X node/room. Repeaters operate on 146.920/146.320 PL 123.0 & 444.600/449.600 PL100, IRLP Node # 7515 Simplex 146.540 PL 114.8, and the WIRES-X room #28187 is accessed via the VHF repeater. The AB7CQ repeaters are open local area coverage repeaters.
The 2M Repeater Operates In AMS Mode Allowing Both Digital & Analog Access To The Repeater Including WIRES-X (default is digital).
The 70CM Repeater Operates In AMS Mode Allowing Both Digital & Analog Access To The Repeater. The LAN Is Restricted To Digital And Requires A DG-ID Code (the default mode is digital).
WIRES-X is active on the 146.920/146.320 PL 1230.0 Tombstone Repeater Room ID #28187. Remember that when you're finished using the repeater for WIRES-X communications "PLEASE DISCONNECT."
Both repeaters are Yaesu DR-2X Fusion repeaters, the 70CM repeater is now IMRS LAN linked between Tombstone AZ and Harrison, WI., any Fusion DR-2X LAN linked repeater that would like to establish a LAN link relationship to a Arizona Statewide LAN can drop me an email and perhaps we can discuss a cooperative linking arrangement.
Tombstone is surrounded by numerous mountain ranges, my repeater location is at 4,472 feet, however surrounding ranges top out at over 10,022 feet, this is the reason for multi-site linking between repeaters, or if you're fortunate enough to have access to a mountain top site for a repeater.
I operate HF/VHF/UHF including 6 meters, the HF antenna system is a large inverted vee coupled to an SGC-231 auto coupler. I generally work 40, 20, and 17 meters PSK. No amplfiers, just barefoot operation. I finally purchased a new HF rig this year, a FT-991A, I kept the old FT-847 with Collins filters and has served all my needs faithfully over 25 years, I just couldn't part with it, it's been an old buddy and never gave me a lick of trouble, I still work PSK, Phone, and some ocassional CW.
For those interested in weather information for Tombstone Arizona, I have a PWS weather station operating 24/7 (KAZTOMBS24) AB7CQAZ which can be found on the Weather Underground WunderMap, you can find my weather page byclicking this link:
https://www.wunderground.com/dashboard/pws/KAZTOMBS24
As a side note, the repeaters and node are a first for Tombstone, Tombstone never had a repeater, hopefully, it will be of some use to area hams, although like most repeaters they're pretty quiet most of the time. There are large linked wide area coverage systems; however, I felt it would nice to build a system on a local level.
Before retiring to Tombstone, Arizona we lived in Waupaca, WI where we owned and operated an HVAC/R and electrical contracting business for 20 years and I was also an engineer for a major corporation. While living in Waupaca, Wi. I continued my ham radio persuits where I owned and operated the N9BKJ 146.925/146.325 wide are coverage repeater and established the Central Wisconsin packet hub and packet BBS, the BBS was on 2- meters with fowarding backbones on both 440 and 6 meters. For a time I was the EC and Races officer for Waupaca County. My first callsign N9BKJ was issued when I lived in Milwaukee, WI.. My retirement came early in 1998 when I was totally disabled, we then retired to Tombstone, Arizona. My call then changed to N7BOO after retiring to Tombstone, Arizona in March of 2000, in 2016 I upgraded from Advanced Class to Extra Class, I now operate with the callsign of AB7CQ. My wife Kathleen received her first amateur radio license in 2015, her call is N7RPT.
For those looking for a wide area coverage communications, you can access one of the 11 repeaters which are part of the EAARS network.
If you happen to be visiting Tombstone, feel free to use the Tombstone repeaters, Simplex IRLP node on 146.540 PL 114.8, and the WIRES-X node which can be accessed via the 146.920/146.320 PL 123.0 repeater. All systems are on line 24/7 and backed up with both emergency battery and generator power should land services be interrupted.
If I'm in hear shot of the repeater I'll answer.
Remember that the WIRES-X node is open to all licensed amateurs and available 24/7 - my WIRES-X Room number is #28187. Sometimes you may find my repeater connected to America Link.
My other interests are restoring/refurbishing old vintage radios, minor repairs, and music (guitar & keyboard). Mother time took it's toll so I no longer engage in hunting & fishing, however, I still dabble in most everything else and will as long as my health holds. Like pop always reminded me, jack of all trades master of none.
Lastly, my webpage and computer that supported my webpage were hacked so I have removed the URL from this QRZ listing, some folks just like causesing problems for others. When I can find time to rebuild the webpage I'll make it available for users.
Bob Krueger, AB7CQ Web Administrator 146.920/146.320 PL 123.0 444.600 / 449.600 PL 100 Repeater IRLP Node: 7515 PL 114.8
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