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Cashanova48

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I have seen some information for GMRS repeaters in the Waterloo and Ceader Falls area in Iowa on Radio Reference and MyGMRS, but have had trouble finding anything out about them. I know that the Waterloo and Ceader Falls repeaters are owned or operated by the local emergency management association, but am wondering if they are open to the public, and if so, how often are they used? Any help would be very appreciated as this seems to be a pretty loosely discussed topic.

Thanks for any replys,
-Cashanova
 

Cashanova48

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Thanks for the reply, I have an active account and am wondering about the publicity of the repeaters.
 

tomk62

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The myGMRS site gives these details about each repeater, including instructions on how to request access if the repeater owner allows it. Specifically which repeaters are you asking about?
 

Cashanova48

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The myGMRS site gives these details about each repeater, including instructions on how to request access if the repeater owner allows it. Specifically which repeaters are you asking abou
Thanks for the reply Tom. I have looked up all of the Ceaderloo React repeaters (1,2, and 3) on my MyGMRS account (since I am a newly licensed GMRS operator) and have noticed a very vague description when it comes to availability. I also have discovered that they are called "Slated" repeaters.

Thanks again,
Cashanova48
 

tomk62

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Thanks for the reply Tom. I have looked up all of the Ceaderloo React repeaters (1,2, and 3) on my MyGMRS account (since I am a newly licensed GMRS operator) and have noticed a very vague description when it comes to availability. I also have discovered that they are called "Slated" repeaters.

Thanks again,
Cashanova48

This Ceaderloo React repeaters - Google Search

brought me to this ARRL Clubs - CEDARLOO REACT #4748; INC.
which has contact info

which then brings me to this http://www.cedarlooreact.org/
which is dead
 

Cashanova48

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Thanks Tomk62,
I've found some dead-end websites as well. Thanks for the ARRL fact sheet.
 
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