Dane County

• Madison - 444.375 PL 123.0
• Madison - 451.275 (Restricted)

Rock County

• Janesville - 444.750 PL 123.0
• Janesville - 145.450 PL 123.0 (Monitor only; no active nets)

Sauk County

• Baraboo - 443.575 PL 123.0

Richland County

• 444.250 PL 131.00 (Not Monitored; no active nets)

Please review the Ham repeater guidlines found here Repeater Guidelines.

MidWest SSTRC Inc. utilizes the above listed repeaters during severe weather events. They are all "open" amateur radio repeater systems except for the 451.275. Use of that repeater and frequency is restricted to authorized MidWest Members only.

MidWest has the ability to link the 444.375 together with either the 443.575 or 444.750 repeaters, and is the priority traffic on those repeaters as authorized by their respective owners and operators.

The 444.250 is not monitored at this time nor any nets operated. It is for the use of MidWest SSTRC Inc. members if and when they are in Richland county. MidWest SSTRC Inc. is the priority entity on this repeater.

Amateur Radio Nets
MidWest SSTRC Inc. conducts a radio check-in net on the 444.375 and 444.750 (linked) every Wednesday at 7:00pm. You need not be a member to check in during this net. The net may be cancelled if severe weather is in the area at the time.


NOAA All Hazards Radio/Amateur Radio Internet Streaming Audio
MidWest SSTRC provides streaming internet audio containing both the NOAA All Hazards Weather Radio broadcast and either the 444.375 or 444.750 amateur radio repeaters.

• When listening to the Madison All Hazards Radio you will hear the local NOAA Weather Radio (162.550 mhz) in one speaker and the N3IVK (444.375) Amateur Radio repeater in the other. The N3IVK repeater is used by the MidWest Severe Storm Tracking Response Center for net control and spotter reports during severe weather events.
• When listening to the Janesville All Hazards Radio you will hear the local NOAA Weather Radio (162.425 mhz) in one speaker and the WB9BJU (444.750) Amateur Radio repeater in the other. The WB9BJU repeater is used by the MidWest Severe Storm Tracking Response Center for net control and spotter reports during severe weather events.

Madison, WI Streams:
 Windows Media Player - Broadband 48kbps WMA
 Winamp - Dialup 24kbps MP3



444.375 N3IVK Emergency Phone Patch
The N3IVK repeater is setup to allow any licensed amateur radio operator the ability to contact help when needed. Use the following DTMF codes to establish a phone patch with the listed agency.

• 911* - Dane County Emergency 911
• 801* - Dane County Police & Fire, Non-Emergency
• 802* - WI State Patrol - DeForest Post, Non-Emergency

444.375 Auto Patch/Phone Patch
The MidWest Severe Storm Tracking Response Center is proud to offer on the 444.375 N3IVK amateur radio repeater the ability for subscribing members and non-members to make local phone calls via their radios.

• Let people know if your running late.
• Report accidents to the local 911 call center.
• Help report disabled vehicles.
• Get road side assistance.
• Be able to call for medical assistance.
• A great backup to your cell phone.
• Makes your radio more useful.

Subscription Costs:
MidWest SSTRC Members - FREE for all active members!
Other licensed amateur radio operators - $20.00 per year

To subscribe, print and fill out this application (DOC), and then send the application along with a check or money order to:
MidWest SSTRC Inc
AutoPatch
1003 Centennial Pkwy
Waunakee, WI 53597

Restrictions:

• The autopatch function will be disabled when the 444.375 repeater here in Madison is linked to the 443.575 or 444.750 repeaters.
• Autopatch usage will be restricted during severe weather events as deemed by the Manager of the Day (MOD)
• All subscriptions are non-refundable. MidWest SSTRC Inc. and the repeater owners/operators reserve the right to rule in any and all situations.

444.375 - N3IVK Repeater Control Operators

• Matt Orr - N3IVK
• Tim Shriver - WX9TRS

444.575 - N9BDR Repeater Control Operators

• Ralph Pellegrini - N9BDR
• Tim Shriver - WX9TRS

444.750 - WB9BJU Repeater Control Operators

• Norman Folts - WB9BJU
• Tim Shriver - WX9TRS