KB5AVY Linked Repeater System
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Our equipment consist of an Apache servers, several Rasberry PIs running our two WebSDR.
The 444.150 rpt can be accessed directly through Remote Hams for full control. We have a full array of linking interfaces with solar backup power.
The repeaters have been in operation for over 4 decades and are free to use by the amateur radio comunity.
Amateur radio played a critical role in the area during Hurricane Katrina, helping to stay connected and facilitate aid.
Our amateur radio system offers worldwide communication via EchoLink and DMR. Streaming is facilitated by an AR5000 receiver and a Raspberry Pi Bookworm (Trunking). The DB440 antenna and tower are located at the foot of Lake Pontchartrain, covering the Parishes/counties of Orleans, Jefferson, St. Bernard, and Plaquemines. The EchoLink Node number is 7052. For details on system access codes, contact KB5AVY (Dr. Roberto Dabdoub) on QRZ.com.
Our location (QTH ip) provides free Internet service and power to the New Orleans Fire Linux Trunking setup: City of New Orleans Fire Dept Dispatch & and Fireground radio traffic on Broadcastify. For details contact Dylan KI6GRY