W5STR
Small Town Amateur Radio Service · No. Central Arkansas
W5STR is the callsign for the Small Town Amateur Radio Service (STARS), a club serving North Central Arkansas. KU5J serves as trustee. The club operates VHF and UHF repeaters, an APRS igate and digipeater, and holds regular on-air and in-person activities including Winter Field Day and antenna build sessions.
Repeaters
W5STR VHF and UHF repeaters serving North Central Arkansas. Verify tones on QRZ before transmitting.
| Band | Output | Input | Offset | Tone | Location | Links / Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2m | 145.410 | 144.810 | −600 kHz | 85.4(Up/Down) | Cabot, AR | Primary VHF repeater. Full-time RF link to Coy. AllStar 625710EchoLink W5STR-R (627727) |
| 70cm | 442.475 | 447.475 | +5 MHz | 114.8(Up/Down) | Cabot, AR | UHF repeater at the Cabot site. |
| 2m | 147.150 | 147.750 | +600 kHz | 85.4(Up/Down) | Coy, AR | Full-time RF link to Cabot VHF. |
| 1.25m | 224.600 | 222.000 | −1.6 MHz | 100.0(Up only) | Saltillo, AR | 220 MHz repeater — tone required for transmit only. |
Output
145.410
Input
144.810
Offset
−600 kHz
Tone (CTCSS)
85.4 (Up/Down)
Primary VHF repeater. Full-time RF link to Coy.
Output
442.475
Input
447.475
Offset
+5 MHz
Tone (CTCSS)
114.8 (Up/Down)
UHF repeater at the Cabot site.
Output
147.150
Input
147.750
Offset
+600 kHz
Tone (CTCSS)
85.4 (Up/Down)
Full-time RF link to Cabot VHF.
Output
224.600
Input
222.000
Offset
−1.6 MHz
Tone (CTCSS)
100.0 (Up only)
220 MHz repeater — tone required for transmit only.
All frequencies in MHz. CTCSS tones required as noted. Verify on QRZ before transmitting.
Cabot Repeater Connections
AllStar Node
625710
EchoLink Node
W5STR-R (627727)
RF Link
Cabot ↔ Coy (Full Time)
APRS Igate & Digipeater
W5STR · APRS IGATE / DIGIPEATER INSTALL
APRS Igate
Receives APRS packets from local stations and gates them to the APRS-IS internet backbone, extending coverage across North Central Arkansas.
Digipeater
Retransmits APRS packets to extend range for mobile and portable stations operating in the area.
Coverage Area
North Central Arkansas — serving the greater North Little Rock and surrounding communities.
Activities & Events
Winter Field Day 2025
WFD DXC Station
Club EFHW Antenna Build
Club Meeting
Digipeater Site Crew
Get on the W5STR Repeaters
If you're in North Central Arkansas, check the repeater frequencies above and give us a call. Look up W5STR on QRZ for the latest contact info and repeater details.