Richardson UHF Repeater

VE4ACX

Description

Located on top of the Richardson Building in downtown Winnipeg, VE4ACX is currently the only UHF repeater operated by Radio Amateurs of Manitoba.

Callsign Sponsor: Dan Keizer, VE4DRK

Site Sponsor: Richardson Centre Limited

Coverage Map

VE4ACX Coverage Map Coverage map generated with Radio Mobile Online - ve2dbe.com

Frequency Information

Repeater Data  
Downlink 443.500 Mhz
Uplink 448.500 Mhz
Offset +5.000 Mhz
Downlink Tone 88.5 Hz
Uplink Tone 127.3 Hz

Technical Specifications

Repeater Model Kenwood TKR-850
Transmitter Power  
Antenna Model  
Antenna Gain  
Antenna Height (AGL)  
Location Coordinates 49.8959, -97.1378
Controller Model Raspberry Pi 3 (ASL 3)
Duplexer  
Power Source Primary Commercial
Power Source Backup  
Operating Modes Analog, AllStarLink
Allstar Node 496139
Allstar Hub Winnipeg Hub
Antenna on far left.

In Memoriam

In 2025 the RAM executive changed the repeater from the long held call VE4VJ to VE4ACX in honor of Yori Tsuji (VE4ACX) who dedicated many years of service and technical expertise to the Manitoba Repeater Society.