Repeater Systems
An amateur radio repeater listens for an incoming radio signal and retransmits it using a higher power level. These devices are typically situated on hills, mountains, or tall buildings which extends the range of their transmissions. Repeaters allow ham radio operators with low power radios to communicate with each over longer distances.
Repeaters can be linked together into a repeater system. When you send a transmission to any repeater in the system, your transmission is relayed to all of the other repeaters in the system and each repeater broadcasts your transmission.
You should listen for a few moments before sending a transmission to ensure you don't double on another operator. It can take a full second for all the links between the repeaters to activate. For best results wait a second after you key up your radio before you begin speaking: this will ensure your entire transmission is relayed to all the repeaters in the system. During extended transmissions, frequently pause for several seconds, which gives space for another operator to break in and activate all the repeater links.
Arizona Repeater Association Rimlink
8 repeaters
The Arizona Repeater Association maintains several networks of linked repeaters. Rimlink covers Phoenix and a large surrounding area.
Bridgerland Amateur Radio Club
4 repeaters
These linked repeaters in northern Utah provide coverage in Cache Valley, Rich County and along the northern part of the Wasatch Front.
Cheyenne Mountain Repeater Group
11 repeaters
A few repeater sites in the southern part of Colorado and New Mexico. Most sites have repeaters on multiple frequencies.
Colorado Connection
16 repeaters
Colorado's first statewide amateur repeater network.
Dixie Amateur Radio Club
3 repeaters
The Dixie Amateur Radio Club has linked together a few repeaters covering the area around St. George, UT.
Eastern Arizona Amateur Radio Society Network
13 repeaters
The Eastern Arizona Amateur Radio Society unites amateur radio operators in Southeastern Arizona and Southwestern New Mexico in a working group to promote amateur radio in the region.
Intermountain Intertie
35 repeaters
The Intermountain Intertie is a large analog repeater system coordinated by the Utah VHF Society. Many clubs and associations operate repeaters in this system.
K7UB System
5 repeaters
Repeater network providing coverage in Box Elder County, Utah and surrounding areas. Organized and maintained by the Golden Spike Amateur Radio Club.
Lehi Amateur Radio Club
6 repeaters
The Lehi Amateur Radio club runs a system of repeaters with extensive coverage in Utah County and some coverage in Salt Lake County. This system covers 8,770 sq km and serves a population of 1.7 million people.
Montana Repeater Link Association
7 repeaters
Coverage of most of Montana, and can be linked to the Intermountain Intertie.
Packet Intertie Network
6 repeaters
The Packet Intertie Network is a collection of amateur radio repeaters in Salt Lake City and surrounding areas. This system has both analog and various digital modes. It can be connected to SkyHubLink and to the Intermountain Intertie.
Sinbad/Skyline
21 repeaters
The Sinbad Desert Amateur Radio Club operates a linked system of repeaters in southeast Utah. So does the Skyline Radio Club, and the two systems are linked together.
SkyHubLink
1 repeater
The Colorado-based SkyHubLink system provides an all mode capable bridge between many amateur radio repeaters and networks.
Tooele County
4 repeaters
Tooele County Emergency Management and the West Desert Amateur Radio Club collaborate to operate this linked system of repeaters which provide broad coverage in the West Desert of Utah.