Repeaters, Nets and More
W6PIY Repeater Network
WVARA operates a five‑repeater linked network (W6PIY) atop Good Samaritan Hospital in San Jose, near the Hwy 17/85 interchange. All repeaters are open, support autopatch and emergency dialing, and are cross‑linked for the Tuesday night net so you can join from any band.
W6PIY Repeaters
| Band | Frequency | Offset | PL Tone | Status | Link Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 m | 52.580 | − | 151.4 Hz | Operating | Linked with 2 m, 1.25 m |
| 2 m | 147.390 | + | 151.4 Hz | Operating | Linked with 6 m, 1.25 m |
| 1.25 m | 223.960 | − | 156.7 Hz | Operating | Linked with 6 m, 2 m |
| 70 cm | 441.350 | + | 88.5 Hz | Operating | Local only, no links normally |
| 1.2 GHz | 1286.200 | − | 100 Hz | Operating | Linked with WR6Z 900Mhz |
AllStarLink access:
The WVARA AllStarLink node number for W6PIY 6, 2 and 1.25 m repeaters is 45305, available to other AllStar nodes and apps such as the Transceive App on macOS and the RepeaterPhone App on iOS and Android.
Nets
| Net Name | Day/Time | Repeater(s) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| WVARA General Net | Tue, 8:30 PM | All W6PIY repeaters | All repeaters cross‑linked |
To join the WVARA Net, tune your radio to any W6PIY repeater a few minutes before 8:30 PM Pacific Time on Tuesday. Listen for net control’s instructions, then check in with your call sign, name and location when they request check‑ins. You can also check in via Allstar. New operators are especially welcome—just mention you’re a first‑time check‑in when you’re called.
WVARA MeshCore Channel - For Hams and Aspiring Hams alike
WVARA hosts a MeshCore channel that’s open to hams and aspiring hams. It’s a friendly place to meet WVARA members, ask ham radio questions, and get help on your path to earning a license.
To join the WVARA private MeshCore channel in any MeshCore app:
- Open the app and go to Channels → Add Channel → Join Private Channel.
- Enter Channel Name:
WVARA - Enter Secret Key:
a9e971c2b7323ee5b461a0819b70a7db - Click Join Channel.