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Stephenson County Repeater Association

Amateur radio operators serving Stephenson County. We keep the KB9RNT repeater on the air and welcome new hams.

Become a member

Club repeater

On the air at 147.390

The KB9RNT repeater is open to all licensed amateurs. Program your radio with these settings, then give a call. The repeater site is in Freeport, and it covers Stephenson County and parts of Green, Winnebago, Ogle and Jo Daviess counties.

Output147.390 MHz
Offset+0.600 MHz
Input147.990 MHz
Tone (CTCSS)114.8 Hz
CallsignKB9RNT

Get involved

Wednesday swap net

Wednesdays at 8:00 pm

Buy, sell and trade radio gear on the 147.390 repeater. Every licensed ham is welcome to check in, from first-time callers to old hands.

Club meetings

Second Saturday of each month, 11:00 am

Meetings are held at the Freeport Public Library, 100 E Douglas Ave, Freeport, IL 61032. Visitors are welcome, licensed or not. Bring a radio question and someone will help.

Get licensed

First Saturday of even-numbered months

The Technician exam is 35 multiple-choice questions, and 26 correct answers pass. Volunteer examiners test at the Freeport Public Library. Study help is available through the club.

Upcoming events

2nd Saturday · 11 amMonthly club meetingFreeport Public Library
1st Saturday, even monthsVolunteer examiner test sessionFreeport Public Library
June · 4th full weekendARRL Field DayKrape Park, Freeport

Join the club

Membership is open to anyone interested in amateur radio in and around Stephenson County. Annual dues are $25. Dues support the upkeep of the KB9RNT repeater.

Contact

KB9ZDD@hotmail.com
scra-radio.org

Stephenson County Repeater Association · KB9RNT147.390 MHz +0.6 · PL 114.8 · Stephenson County, Illinois