Repeaters

Learn How To Use A Repeater
I had a difficult time trying to use the local repeaters. I was doing everything wrong! I was using my HT from inside my vehicle (using the "rubber duck" antenna). I was using the wrong frequencies (input/output/shotput). I didn't have the proper CTCSS (PL) tones programmed into my HT. AAAARRRRGGGHHHH!

I finally did some searching and found the following sites which helped me in a big way. Before you try to use the repeaters, I encourage you to visit these sites so you won't make some of the same mistakes I did:

How to Use Amateur (Ham Radio) Repeaters - A New Ham's Guide to Repeaters - I found this site helpful when I was having issues trying to use one of the local repeaters.
Newton Kansas Amateur Radio Club - They have a nice PowerPoint slideshow you can download.

Full Local Repeater Lists
You can download my KC Repeater List. These are the repeaters as I have them loaded into my HTs.

For the most up-to-date listings, you can choose one of the sites below.

Missouri Repeater Directory/ - You can find a list of repeaters in Missouri here. Missouri by Area Missouri by Frequency
Open Amateur Repeaters by ARTSCI Publishing Inc. - Here's a second site to check out. Missouri by City Missouri by Frequency

Kansas Repeater Directory - You can find a list of repeaters in Kansas here. Kansas by City Kansas by Frequency
Open Amateur Repeaters by ARTSCI Publishing Inc. - Here's the second site again. Kansas by City Kansas by Frequency

You can also find a list of local repeaters at Harry's web site.

Sam [KCØLTU] has put together a complete list of not only repeaters, but nearly all frequencies used in this area! Get it here

There's also US Repeaters.

Finally, you might consider purchasing the most recent edition of the Repeater Directory from the ARRL