ECRA’s Repeater Systems- and “Why?”

In January 2025, the Eastern Colorado Repeater Association (ECRA) announced its first Amateur Radio VHF/UHF repeater system in Peyton, Colorado, located in eastern El Paso County — designated as “System 1.” System 1 is the first of three ECRA-planned VHF/UHF systems and includes a range of capabilities such as Automatic Packet Reporting System (APRS), and future AllStar and EchoLink capabilities. Additional features such as, 10-meter and 220 MHz repeaters are being planned along with some novel technologies not currently found elsewhere in Colorado — including along the Front Range.

In parallel, System 2 was officially announced in January 2026 and completed its installation in June 2026 at the CHS High Plains facility in Yuma, Colorado. System 2 is now online and undergoing testing, monitoring, and optimization & was formally opened for general public use on August 1 2026! “System 3” is in the planning stages and will be ECRAs third repeater system located in Southeastern Colorado.

ECRAs mission extends beyond simple signal coverage — we aim to contribute to the long-term resilience, operational readiness, and growth of the communities we serve by providing interoperable, scalable communications resources and fostering collaboration among Amateur operators and public-safety partners.

ECRA’s first VHF/UHF system, “System 1,” became operational and open for use on September 1, 2025. Located in the Town of Falcon, Eastern El Paso County, Colorado. All ECRA repeaters are ‘WIDE’-banded. Remember to key down for 2 seconds before TXing

System 1, E. El Paso County VHF repeater frequency:

Output frequency of 147.0300 MHz, with an input frequency of 147.6300 MHz

*Note: PL tone of 250.3 Hz is active on the input only.
No tone is required to receive repeater audio.

System 1, E. El Paso County UHF repeater frequency:

Output frequency of 447.8750 MHz and an input frequency of 442.8750 MHz

* Note: PL tone of 250.3 Hz is active on the input only.
No tone is required to receive repeater audio.

ECRA’s second VHF/UHF system, “System 2,” became operational and open for use on August 1, 2026. Located in the Town of Yuma, in Yuma County, Colorado. All ECRA repeaters are ‘WIDE’-banded. Remember to key down for 2 seconds before TXing

System 2, Yuma County VHF repeater frequency:

Output frequency of 145.2650 MHz, with an input frequency of 144.6650 MHz

*Note: PL tone of 250.3 Hz is active on the input only.
No tone is required to receive repeater audio.

System 2, Yuma County UHF repeater frequency:

Output frequency of 447.1000 MHz, with an input frequency of 442.1000 MHz

* Note: PL tone of 250.3 Hz is active on the input only.
No tone is required to receive repeater audio.

Real-world testing of ECRAs current repeater systems is well underway and we continue to make improvements and add features; ensuring robust performance and reliability for all users. Users are encouraged to provide feedback on operation and usage.

Stay tuned to the “repeater” page here, at the bottom of the page for repeater system(s) status.

Additionally, we will certainly be updating our social media, https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61571071976269 and our website here with more information, pictures and videos. Stay tuned!