This guide is provided as suggested frequencies for local programming. There are many repeaters in Iowa, please explore them all!

Name Frequency Tone Location Use
NØQFK 147.075+ 114.8 Sheldahl Linked to several repeaters Echolink (1*) (4)
WØAK 146.940- 114.8 Des Moines DMRAA local Club Repeater
WØKWM 146.820- 114.8 Des Moines C.I.T.S. Linked via fiber (2)
WØDAY 146.610- 114.8 Grimes Local Repeater
NØINX 443.400+ 151.4 Grimes Linked to several UHF repeaters in Iowa (1*)
NØVPR 442.575+ 151.4 Portable ARES Used for events & emergencies (3)
KCØMTI 146.700- 114.8 Johnston Local Repeater
WØKWM 444.575 151.4 Alleman Local Repeater IRLP (5)
KJØL 145.310- 114.8 Alleman Local Repeater
WAØO 147.027+ 114.8 Winterset Local (can be linked to various repeaters)
WØYL 147.240+ None Ames Local Ames repeater
WØISU 147.375+ 114.8 Ames Local Ames repeater
KCØNFA 444.225+ 151.4 Baxter Linked to UHF system
KCØMTI 444.425+ 151.4 Kelly Linked to UHF system
WØRPK 146.640- 114.8 Indianola Local repeater
KBØTLM 146.850- None Boone Local Repeater
KBØTLM 443.900+ None Boone Local Repeater
WØAK 146.985- 114.8 Truro May be linked to Lamoni
NØBKB 444.700+ 151.4 Greenfield Linked various ways
NØBKB 147.045+ 114.8 Casey Linked to SW Iowa Repeaters
146.490 Polk Co. Polk County ARES Simplex Frequency
146.520 National Simplex Frequency

1* These repeaters are generally monitored by KØDMX the Skywarn station at the National Weather Service office which takes severe weather reports and provides warnings.

2* This repeater is linked to several repeaters in Iowa via the ICN fiber system. For local use a tone of 114.8 is required. For linked use a tone of 203.5 is needed.

3* This repeater is a portable repeater and is used for various ARES events and emergencies. Thelocation and coverage of the repeater will depend on the event.

4* EchoLink® allows licensed Amateur Radio stations to communicate with one another over the Internet, using voice-over-IP (VoIP) technology. The program allows worldwide connections to be made between stations, or from computer to station. http://www.echolink.org/

5* The IRLP uses Voice-Over-IP (VoIP) custom software and hardware. Coupled with the power of the Internet, IRLP will link your repeater site or simplex station to the world in a simple and cost effective way. http://www.irlp.net/