Northern Michigan Linked Repeater Network

12/28/2025

⚠️ URGENT UPDATE: SKYWARN SPOTTER BRIEFING TONIGHT ⚠️
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Attention Northern Michigan Skywarn Spotters and Network Users:

​We will be holding a special briefing TONIGHT at 8:00 PM on the Northern Michigan Linked Repeater Network (NMLRN).

​Topic: We will be discussing the current situation regarding Skywarn spotters. We are asking all available spotters and interested operators to tune in for this important update.

​📻 HOW TO CONNECT (Repeater Locations):

Please tune into the NMLRN repeater nearest you:

​Petoskey: W8CCE — 145.190 MHz

​Cheboygan: W8CCE — 146.740 MHz

​Mackinaw City: W8CCE — 145.110 MHz

​Traverse City: N8DMH — 147.260 MHz

​Mio: N9KOP — 146.700 MHz

​Leelanau: WD8DX — 147.140 MHz

​Sault Ste. Marie: KE8FJW — 145.430 MHz

​Benzie: KB8SVJ — 147.340 MHz

​💻 AVAILABLE DIGITAL MODES:

You can also connect via the following digital networks:

​DMR: TGIF Network (TG 2416)

​P25: Reflector 2272

​NXDN: Reflector 2272

​System Fusion: Reflector 02272

​Please share this post to ensure all spotters are aware of the briefing. We look forward to seeing you on the air at 8:00 PM.

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12/26/2025

We are excited to share that the Northern Michigan Linked Repeater Network has significantly expanded its capabilities. Our Allstar analog network now proudly supports P25, DMR, NXDN, and Yaesu System Fusion. This integration allows for greater interoperability and a wider range of communication possibilities. We believe these enhancements will greatly benefit our users. We look forward to exploring the new features with you.

11/27/2025

******SKYWARN NET ALERT*******

Happy Thanksgiving everyone! As lake effect snow continues to fall all across northern michigan we've began our skywarn nets to gather snowfall amounts for the US National Weather Service Ga***rd Michigan office.

Our next scheduled net will occur at 1:00 PM this afternoon on the Northern Michigan Linked Repeater Network. Please join us, if able, with snowfall totals, wind speeds, and any weather related impacts from your area.

Just a reminder winter storm warnings and winter weather advisories are still in place for almost all of our NWS forecasting area through till tomorrow.

08/27/2024

Spotter activation will most likely be needed this afternoon. Please stay tuned to the linked system for more details.

The latest update for today's Severe weather shows a potential for convective storms throughout the day primarily between 6PM and Midnight. Spotter activation my be required, be sure to monitor the Northern Michigan Linked Repeater Network or NOAA weather radio for warnings and possible activations.

02/24/2024

Upcoming Ham-in-a-day class! We still have plenty of spots available. Come enjoy a day of learning the basics of ham radio and leave with a shiny new technicians license! Please share to spread the word!

01/14/2024

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01/05/2024

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Upcoming amateur radio license class we'll be putting on. All are welcome. Please share!!

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12/17/2023

***New repeater announcement***

The Petoskey 145.190 PL 103.5 is on the air as of yesterday 12/16. It's situated high above Petoskey just to the south on Krouse rd. This repeater replaces the 443.375 previously on the air in stutsmanville. The 443.375 has returned back to full time multi mode digital and has also been placed at Krouse rd. The new 145.19 will be full time linked to the Northern Michigan Linked Repeater Network. We would love some reception reports from those able to access it.

- Adam N8APX

10/07/2023

**post update** SAR operations have cleared for the night.

For those in and around the Emmet/Cheboygan areas be advised the 145.11, 146.74, and the 443.375 are being utilized by Alpena county search and rescue in Northern Emmet county. Please avoid general qso's so they can do their work. Post will be updated when SAR operations are clear. Thank you!

-Adam N8APX

09/06/2023

Cheboygan link update

Over the weekend repairs were done to the 146.74 Cheboygan link. The duplexers had failed and the recieve was greatly reduced. Duplexers were replaced and tuned and recieve is better than ever.

Other miscellaneous items at the Cheboygan site include repairs to the APRS digipeater, Mi7 winlink node, and upgraded network equipment to increase internet speed and reliability. Also work was done on the stand by generator which is now fully operational should the site be affected by power loss.

Be sure to try out the improved 146.74!

-N8APX