East Tennessee Ham & GMRS Frequencies
Expanded ham repeater, GMRS, simplex, nets, clubs, and broadcast reference for the Tri-Cities MSA — Johnson City, Kingsport, Bristol, Erwin / Unicoi County (I-26 southwest), Scott & Washington counties SW Virginia, and the Rogersville / Hawkins corridor. Reference point: 36.3750° N, 82.4056° W (Boones Creek / northern Johnson City).
Regional linked repeaters & nets: NETNRC — netrc423.org · skywarn7.org
Compiled June 2026. Data from RepeaterBook, club sites, NWS, rabbitears.info, and local reports. Verify tones, status, and offsets before transmitting. Terrain, power, and antenna height greatly affect range.
Related guides: East TN repeater frequencies · GMRS Tennessee
Standard offsets: 2m ≈ −600 kHz, 70cm ≈ +5 MHz, 220 ≈ −1.6 MHz, 6m ≈ −1 MHz. Many machines support Fusion/C4FM, P25, AllStar, WIRES-X, or EchoLink. Import the CSV into CHIRP as Generic CSV. Prioritize high sites (Bays Mtn, Camp Creek Bald, Holston Mtn, Viking/Greystone) for 40+ mile potential.
Sources: NETNRC (netrc423.org), skywarn7.org, RepeaterBook.com, myGMRS.com, club sites (see Clubs), ARA, MTEARS, rabbitears.info.
Quick glossary
Hover or tap a term for a short definition. Full tone tables: CTCSS decoder · offset calculator.
- CTCSS / PL
- Access tone on FM repeaters
- CSQ
- Open squelch (no tone)
- Offset
- Repeater input vs output
- DMR
- Digital voice mode
- CC
- DMR color code
- Talkgroup
- DMR net / routing ID
- Simplex
- No repeater
- GMRS
- Licensed UHF service
Local net days and times change — clubs skip holidays, nets move for events, repeaters go down for maintenance, and third-party listings (RepeaterBook, etc.) are sometimes wrong on time zone or day of week. Always confirm on-air or with the club before you rely on a schedule. See something outdated here? Submit an update.
Strong Tri-Cities coverage (Johnson City, Kingsport, Bristol, Erwin)
Closest and most reliable day-to-day options — including Erwin / Unicoi County on the I-26 corridor southwest of Johnson City. Several machines have regional reach via elevation or linking.
Johnson City / Washington County
Closest day-to-day machines from the Boones Creek / northern Johnson City area (~36.375°N, 82.406°W).
| Output (MHz) | Tone | Callsign | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 146.790 | 131.8 | W4ABR | Franklin Woods area. OPEN. FM + EchoLink + Fusion. |
| 442.775 | CSQ | W4DOH | ETSU area. OPEN. Fusion (C4FM). |
| 442.875 | 100.0 | AE4BT | Washington County. OPEN. FM. |
| 443.250 | 127.3 | W4BUC | ETSU. OPEN. FM. |
| 443.950 | 118.8 | W4YSF | Washington County. OPEN. FM + AllStar + Fusion. |
| 444.2875 | P25 NAC 293 | W4YSF | Washington County. OPEN. P25. |
Kingsport / Bays Mountain
Excellent high-site coverage for broader regional reach. Sullivan County.
| Output (MHz) | Tone | Callsign | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 146.970 | 123.0 | W4TRC | Bays Mountain. OPEN. FM + EchoLink + Fusion. |
| 442.0125 | P25 NAC 293 | W4YSF | Bays Mountain. OPEN. P25. |
| 443.175 | CSQ | W4TRC | Bays Mountain. OPEN. Fusion (C4FM). |
| 443.325 | 123.0 | W4TRC | Bays Mountain. OPEN. FM + AllStar + Fusion. |
Erwin / Unicoi County (I-26 corridor)
Southwest along I-26 from Johnson City — Unicoi County is in East TN District 7 SKYWARN®. Local machines and NETNRC-linked coverage from Holston Mountain often reach Erwin; verify on-air from your site. Club meetings: NETNRC (netrc423.org).
| Output (MHz) | Tone | Callsign | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 147.165 | 88.5 | AC4QF | Jewel Mountain / Erwin area. OPEN. FM. Local Unicoi Co 2m — confirm status on RepeaterBook. |
| 53.950 | 88.5 | AC4QF | Erwin area 6m (−1 MHz). OPEN. Verify offset and status on-air. |
| 146.805 | 203.5 | NE4RC | NETNRC 2m on Holston Mtn — regional SKYWARN D7 + NETNRC nets. Often copied in Unicoi Co. netrc423.org. |
Bristol / Sullivan County
Northeast complement to Johnson City and Kingsport coverage.
| Output (MHz) | Tone | Callsign | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 145.290 | 103.5 | KM4RWO | Bristol / Sullivan Co. OPEN. FM. |
| 146.670 | CSQ / ~100.0 | W4UD | Bristol area. OPEN. FM. |
| 146.880 | 88.5 | KM4RWO | Bristol area. OPEN. FM. |
| 147.000 | CSQ | W4UD | Bristol area (+ offset). OPEN. Fusion + WIRES-X. |
Rogersville / Hawkins County
North of the Tri-Cities along I-81 — Rogersville and Morristown rim. KD4HZN on 147.315 is the Rogersville-area 2m machine often missed in Tri-Cities lists.
| Output (MHz) | Tone | Callsign | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 147.315 | 114.8 | KD4HZN | Rogersville. OPEN. FM + AllStar (680640) + EchoLink (510366). |
| 224.480 | 114.8 | KD4HZN | Rogersville 220 (−1.6 MHz). |
| 147.135 | 114.8 | W2IQ | Mooresburg / Short Mtn. FM + EchoLink. HHART county ARES net alternate. |
| 147.240 | 114.8 | W2IQ | Sneedville / Hancock Co. FM. HHART county ARES net alternate. |
| 145.450 | 141.3 | KQ4J | Morristown. FM + AllStar + Fusion + EchoLink. |
Elizabethton / Carter County & Holston Mountain
Holston Mountain cluster influences Tri-Cities coverage; strong broadcast and repeater paths from the southeast.
| Output (MHz) | Tone | Callsign | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 145.110 | CSQ | K4LNS | Holston Mtn. |
| 145.170 | 123.0 | KM4HDM | Bluff City / Holston Mtn. |
| 146.700 | 77.0 | WR4CC | Holston Mtn, Carter Co. ARES + SKYWARN affiliated. Wide-area (~75 mi). Monday 8 PM ET club net; Friday 8 PM ET Skywarn net. RepeaterBook lists times as UTC — local Eastern. wr4cc.org. |
| 147.270 | CSQ | K4LNS | Holston Mtn / Elizabethton. |
| 53.890 | 127.3 | K4LNS | Elizabethton 6m — extended range potential. |
| 224.160 | 114.8 TX / 141.3 RX | W4WAU | Holston Mtn 220 (−1.6 MHz). Wide coverage: Elizabethton through Kingsport and beyond. NETNRC Monday Night 22O / Tri-State Backbone net Monday 8 PM ET. netrc423.org. |
| 442.700 | CC 1 | KE4CCB | Elizabethton / Carter Co. BrandMeister DMR repeater. Verify color code and time slot on-air. |
Norton / Wise County, VA
Southwest Virginia border digital — strong path from Hawkins and Scott County lines.
| Output (MHz) | Tone | Callsign | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 444.075 | CC 1 | KM4KT | Norton, VA. BrandMeister DMR repeater. Wise Co / SW VA border digital. Verify CC and TS on-air. |
Key repeater sites (approximate)
High-elevation sites that shape Tri-Cities coverage. Terrain blocks line-of-sight in many valleys — use this map as a planning aid, not a coverage guarantee. Your reference point is marked in gold.
Sites: Bays Mountain, Holston Mountain, Camp Creek Bald, Greystone, Viking. Verify each machine on-air before relying on it.
Expanded & regional options (~30–60+ mile potential)
Greeneville-area high sites, linked systems, and machines with wider footprints via elevation or linking. Actual range varies with Appalachian terrain — line-of-sight and knife-edge paths help on VHF/UHF.
AJARC / W4WC — Camp Creek Bald linked system
High USFS fire-tower site ~12 mi south of Greeneville. All three simulcast/linked — key up on one, hear on others. UHF noted for better penetration.
| Freq (MHz) | Tone | Offset | Callsign | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 145.390 | 88.5 | −600 kHz | W4WC | 2m linked. Monday net ~8:30–9 PM. |
| 443.575 | 100.0 | +5 MHz | W4WC | 70cm linked. |
| 53.290 | 100.0 | −1 MHz | W4WC | 6m linked. |
| 147.060 | 88.5 | +600 kHz | N4FV | Affiliated/backup linked. |
| 441.975 | CSQ | +5 MHz | AA4BS | Greystone Mtn backup link. |
East TN regional — Chilhowee / Top of the World
Regional 2m machine on Chilhowee Mountain (~Blount/Sevier County side) with strong elevation propagation into the Tri-Cities. Confirmed receivable from Boones Creek / Johnson City — mountain paths help despite distance.
| Freq (MHz) | Tone | Offset | Callsign | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 145.210 | ~100.0 / CSQ | −600 kHz | W4BBB | Chilhowee Mtn / Top of the World. OPEN. FM + Fusion. Verify exact tone and status on RepeaterBook. |
Greeneville / Greene County high sites
Prominent mountain sites ~25–40 miles south — strong candidates for 40+ mile paths to Boones Creek / Johnson City.
| Freq (MHz) | Tone | Offset | Callsign | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 144.920 | 100.0 / NAC 293 | std | AA4BS | Greystone Mtn. FM + P25. |
| 145.150 | 118.8 | std | K4MFD | Viking Mtn. |
| 145.410 | 127.3 | std | W4KEV | Viking Mtn linked. Lunch Bunch + Friday Night Swap Net. |
| 145.190 | CSQ | std | N2GE | Mt Mitchell / Clingmans Peak NC — long-range. |
| 443.825 | 100.0 | std | MTEARS | Closest MTEARS linked UHF for East TN emergency/weather. Monday MTEARS net 8 PM CT (9 PM ET). |
Mountain City / Johnson County (JCARC)
~40+ miles east; regional relevance for ARES and 220 activity.
| Freq (MHz) | Tone | Offset | Callsign | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 145.470 | 103.5 | std | W4MCT | 2m. |
| 146.610 | 103.5 | std | K4DHT | Monday 7 PM ARES net. |
| 224.280 | 103.5 | std | K4IVN | 220 — frequently copied into SWVA. |
| 53.330 | 103.5 | std | KW4DHT | 6m / Stone Mtn. |
NETNRC — Northeast Tennessee Radio Community
NETNRC (netrc423.org) maintains linked ham and GMRS infrastructure used by East TN District 7 SKYWARN® and regional emcomm — covering Johnson City, Kingsport, Bristol, Erwin / Unicoi County, and the I-26 corridor. The 2m machine is on Holston Mountain (Sullivan Co area per RadioID.net). GMRS nodes are RF-networked; any linked repeater may carry the same traffic. Monthly club meetings are often the 4th Saturday 7 PM at the Erwin Armory (confirm on netrc423.org/events).
| Freq (MHz) | Tone | Offset | Callsign | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 146.805 | 203.5 | −600 kHz | NE4RC | NETNRC 2m. FM (+ P25 capable). SKYWARN D7 Tue 8 PM; NETNRC Friday check-in 7:30 PM. Org callsign WX4TN on-air. |
| 224.160 | 114.8 TX / 141.3 RX | −1.6 MHz | W4WAU | Holston Mtn 220. Wide coverage from Elizabethton through Kingsport and further. NETNRC Monday Night 22O / Tri-State Backbone net Monday 8 PM ET. |
| 462.600 / 467.600 | 88.5 | split | WRTR997 | NETNRC-linked GMRS — Johnson City / Washington Co. SKYWARN D7 GMRS Tue 7 PM; NETNRC GMRS weekly net Wed 8 PM (462.600–462.725 PL 88.5 per netrc423.org). |
| 462.675 / 467.675 | 123.0 | split | WRQK371 | NETNRC-linked GMRS — Johnson City area node. |
| 462.550 / 467.550 | 136.5 | split | WSGS218 | NETNRC-linked GMRS — Kingsport / Boone Lake node. |
Boone, NC / Watauga High Country (rim-shot)
High-elevation repeaters from the NC High Country — occasionally copied into the Tri-Cities from elevated or north-facing locations (especially Johnson City, Elizabethton, and along I-26). Mountain paths matter more than mileage.
| Freq (MHz) | Tone | Offset | Callsign | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 147.360 | 103.5 | +600 kHz | WA4J | Rich Mountain, Boone (Watauga ARC). Wide-area coverage. WARC Thursday 8 PM net; Watauga SKYWARN info net 1st Sunday 8 PM. Linked to WA4NC 444.575 DMR on Beech Mtn. |
| 444.575 | 123.0 TX / 151.4 RX | +5 MHz | WA4NC | Beech Mountain DMR linked to WA4J 2m. High Country DMR net Tuesday 8 PM. |
Asheville / WNC & Knoxville–Sevierville rim
High-elevation machines south and southwest of the Tri-Cities. W4MOE on Spivey Mountain (Asheville) and WB4GBI on Bluff Mtn (Sevierville) are both receivable from parts of the MSA — especially elevated or south-facing spots in Johnson City, Elizabethton, Carter Co, Greene Co, and along I-26 / US-23. Mountain paths matter more than mileage.
| Freq (MHz) | Tone | Offset | Callsign | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 146.910 | 91.5 | −600 kHz | W4MOE | Spivey Mountain, Asheville (Buncombe Co, NC). WCARS club repeater. FM. Copied from multiple Tri-Cities-area locations with good elevation. |
| 146.940 | 118.8 | −600 kHz | WB4GBI | Bluff Mtn, Sevierville (Sevier Co, TN). METERS / ARES / SKYWARN. Wide-area Knox–Sevier coverage into Tri-Cities fringe. Sevier County ARES net Thu 6:30 PM. |
Southwest Virginia — Scott & Washington counties
Our MSA includes SW VA along the TN border. Scott Co (Gate City / Clinch Mtn) and Washington Co (Abingdon / Brumley Mtn) repeaters are reachable from much of the Tri-Cities. Note: 145.210 MHz on Brumley Mtn (KM4HDM, PL 100) is a different machine than W4BBB on Chilhowee Mtn, TN (same frequency, different geography).
| Freq (MHz) | Tone | Offset | Callsign | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 146.820 | 103.5 | −600 kHz | K4GV | Gate City / Clinch Mtn (Scott Co). OPEN. FM + Fusion + EchoLink. Scott County ARS / Boone Trail ARES. |
| 145.210 | 100.0 | −600 kHz | KM4HDM | Abingdon / Brumley Mtn (Washington Co). OPEN. FM. Appalachian Repeater Association linked system. |
| 147.345 | 103.5 | +600 kHz | NM4L | Abingdon (Washington Co). OPEN. FM. |
| 444.925 | 100.0 | +5 MHz | KM4HDM | Abingdon / Brumley Mtn 70cm — verify on-air status. |
Tips: Program a scan list with local + regional machines. Test with mobile or base. Digital modes (Fusion, P25, AllStar) can link farther or punch through better in some conditions.
GMRS repeaters
GMRS license required. NETNRC (netrc423.org) maintains linked GMRS across the Tri-Cities — SKYWARN D7 training net Tuesday 7 PM, NETNRC weekly check-in Wednesday 8 PM (462.600–462.725 PL 88.5). Standard pairs: 462.600 output = 467.600 input.
| Channel pair | Tone (Hz) | Callsign | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 462.600 / 467.600 | 88.5 | WRTR997 | Johnson City / Washington Co | OPEN. ~40 mi theoretical. |
| 462.675 / 467.675 | 123.0 | WRQK371 | Johnson City / Washington Co | OPEN. |
| 462.550 / 467.550 | 136.5 | WSGS218 | Kingsport / Boone Lake, Sullivan Co | OPEN. |
| 462.550 / 467.550 | 77.0 / 77.0 | WRAA525 | Hampton / Nanny Goat Hill, Carter Co | OPEN. Really good wide-area coverage (~30 mi). |
| 462.725 / 467.725 | 123.0 | WRNU734 | Bristol / South Holston Lake | OPEN. Slightly farther but usable. |
Full programmed repeater list
All entries from the downloadable CSV, sorted by band. Alpha tags are auto-generated for radio memory — shorten as needed (e.g. GRNV14541, HOLSTON147, MTEARS4438).
2 Meter (144–148 MHz) Repeaters
| Tag | Output | Offset | Tone | Call | Location / Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
GRNV14492GRE |
144.920 | -0.6 | 100.0 | AA4BS | Greeneville / Greystone Mtn (FM + P25 NAC 293) |
HOLSTON14511 |
145.110 | -0.6 | CSQ | K4LNS | Elizabethton / Holston Mtn |
GRNV14515 |
145.150 | -0.6 | 118.8 | K4MFD | Greeneville / Viking Mtn |
HOLSTON14517 |
145.170 | -0.6 | 123.0 | KM4HDM | Bluff City / Holston Mtn |
MTMITCHELL14 |
145.190 | -0.6 | CSQ | N2GE | Mt Mitchell / Clingmans Peak NC (wide area) |
REG14521CHIL |
145.210 | -0.6 | 100.0 | W4BBB | Chilhowee Mtn / Top of the World — regional 2m with strong Tri-Cities propagation (OPEN FM/Fusion, verify tone) |
WASHVA145210 |
145.210 | -0.6 | 100.0 | KM4HDM | Abingdon Brumley Mtn Washington Co VA ARA |
BRISTOL14529 |
145.290 | -0.6 | 103.5 | KM4RWO | Bristol / Sullivan Co |
GRNV14539LIN |
145.390 | -0.6 | 88.5 | W4WC | Greeneville / Camp Creek Bald (AJARC linked) |
GRNV14541W4K |
145.410 | -0.6 | 127.3 | W4KEV | Greeneville / Viking Mtn W4KEV linked (Lunch Bunch Mon-Fri 12 PM; Friday Night Swap Net) |
MTNCITY14547 |
145.470 | -0.6 | 103.5 | W4MCT | Mountain City / Johnson Co (JCARC) |
MTNCITY14661 |
146.610 | -0.6 | 103.5 | K4DHT | Mountain City / Johnson Co (Mon ARES net) |
BRISTOL14667 |
146.670 | -0.6 | CSQ | W4UD | Bristol area |
HOLSTON14670 |
146.700 | -0.6 | 77.0 | WR4CC | Holston Mtn Carter Co ARES+SKYWARN — Mon 8PM ET club net Fri 8PM ET Skywarn |
JC14679 |
146.790 | -0.6 | 131.8 | W4ABR | Johnson City / Franklin Woods |
NETNRC146805 |
146.805 | -0.6 | 203.5 | NE4RC | Holston Mtn NETNRC — SKYWARN D7 Tue 8 PM; NETNRC Fri 7:30 PM; netrc423.org |
SCOTTVA14682 |
146.820 | -0.6 | 103.5 | K4GV | Gate City Clinch Mtn Scott Co VA ARES |
BRISTOL14688 |
146.880 | -0.6 | 88.5 | KM4RWO | Bristol area |
ASHEVILLE146 |
146.910 | -0.6 | 91.5 | W4MOE | Asheville Spivey Mtn WCARS (copied in parts of Tri-Cities) |
SEVIERVILLE1 |
146.940 | -0.6 | 118.8 | WB4GBI | Sevierville Bluff Mtn METERS ARES (Thu 6:30 PM net; Tri-Cities fringe) |
BAYS14697 |
146.970 | -0.6 | 123.0 | W4TRC | Kingsport / Bays Mtn (high site) |
BRISTOL14700 |
147.000 | +0.6 | CSQ | W4UD | Bristol area (Fusion/WIRES-X) |
AJARC14706BA |
147.060 | +0.6 | 88.5 | N4FV | Greeneville / AJARC backup linked |
HAWKINS14713 |
147.135 | +0.6 | 114.8 | W2IQ | Mooresburg Short Mtn Hawkins Co HHART ARES net |
ERWIN147165A |
147.165 | +0.6 | 88.5 | AC4QF | Erwin Unicoi Co Jewel Mtn local 2m |
HANCOCK14724 |
147.240 | +0.6 | 114.8 | W2IQ | Sneedville Hancock Co HHART ARES net |
HOLSTON14727 |
147.270 | +0.6 | CSQ | K4LNS | Elizabethton / Holston Mtn |
ROGERSVILLE1 |
147.315 | +0.6 | 114.8 | KD4HZN | Rogersville Hawkins Co FM AllStar EchoLink |
WASHVA147345 |
147.345 | +0.6 | 103.5 | NM4L | Abingdon Washington Co VA |
BOONE14736WA |
147.360 | +0.6 | 103.5 | WA4J | Boone Rich Mtn NC rim-shot WARC Thu 8 PM net |
BURNSVILLE14 |
147.375 | -0.6 | CSQ | N2GE | Burnsville / Yancey Co NC (Mt Mitchell vicinity, Tri-Cities reach) |
220 MHz / 1.25m Repeaters
| Tag | Output | Offset | Tone | Call | Location / Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ELIZ22416W4W |
224.160 | -1.6 | 114.8 | W4WAU | Holston Mtn 220 — Elizabethton through Kingsport and beyond. NETNRC Mon Night 22O 8 PM ET (TX 114.8 RX 141.3) |
MTNCITY22428 |
224.280 | -1.6 | 103.5 | K4IVN | Mountain City / Johnson Co (JCARC, frequently copied in SWVA) |
ROGERSVILLE2 |
224.480 | -1.6 | 114.8 | KD4HZN | Rogersville Hawkins Co 220 |
70 cm UHF Repeaters
| Tag | Output | Offset | Tone | Call | Location / Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
JCTYUHF44160 |
441.600 | +5 | 151.4 | W4MCT | Mountain City / Johnson Co |
GRNV441975GR |
441.975 | +5 | CSQ | AA4BS | Greeneville / Greystone Mtn (AJARC backup link) |
BAYS4420125P |
442.012 | +5 | P25 NAC 293 | W4YSF | Kingsport / Bays Mtn |
ELIZDMRKE4CC |
442.700 | +5 | 1 | KE4CCB | Elizabethton Carter Co BrandMeister DMR CC1 |
JC442775FUSI |
442.775 | +5 | CSQ | W4DOH | Johnson City / ETSU (Fusion) |
JC442875 |
442.875 | +5 | 100.0 | AE4BT | Johnson City area |
BAYS443175FU |
443.175 | +5 | CSQ | W4TRC | Kingsport / Bays Mtn (Fusion CSQ) |
JC44325 |
443.250 | +5 | 127.3 | W4BUC | Johnson City / ETSU |
BAYS443325 |
443.325 | +5 | 123.0 | W4TRC | Kingsport / Bays Mtn (AllStar/Fusion) |
GRNV443575LI |
443.575 | +5 | 100.0 | W4WC | Greeneville / Camp Creek Bald (AJARC linked) |
MTEARS443825 |
443.825 | +5 | 100.0 | Various | East TN closest MTEARS linked (Mon net 8 PM CT / 9 PM ET) |
JC44395YSF |
443.950 | +5 | 118.8 | W4YSF | Johnson City (AllStar/Fusion) |
NORTONDMRKM4 |
444.075 | +5 | 1 | KM4KT | Norton VA Wise Co BrandMeister DMR CC1 |
JC4442875P25 |
444.288 | +5 | P25 NAC 293 | W4YSF | Johnson City (P25) |
JCTYUHF44440 |
444.400 | +5 | 103.5 | W4MCT | Mountain City / Johnson Co |
BOONE444575W |
444.575 | +5 | 123.0 | WA4NC | Beech Mtn NC DMR linked WA4J |
WASHVA444925 |
444.925 | +5 | 100.0 | KM4HDM | Abingdon Brumley Mtn Washington Co VA 70cm |
6 Meter FM Repeaters
| Tag | Output | Offset | Tone | Call | Location / Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
GRNV5329LINK |
53.290 | -1 | 100.0 | W4WC | Greeneville / Camp Creek Bald (linked) |
MTNCITY5333 |
53.330 | -1 | 103.5 | KW4DHT | Mountain City / Stone Mtn (JCARC) |
ELIZ5389 |
53.890 | -1 | 127.3 | K4LNS | Elizabethton area |
ERWIN53956MA |
53.950 | -1 | 88.5 | AC4QF | Erwin Unicoi Co 6m verify on-air |
GMRS Repeaters
| Tag | Output | Offset | Tone | Call | Location / Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
GMRS46255HAM |
462.550 | +5 | 77.0 | WRAA525 | Hampton / Nanny Goat Hill, Carter Co (OPEN, wide area ~30 mi) |
GMRS46255KIN |
462.550 | +5 | 136.5 | WSGS218 | Kingsport / Boone Lake (OPEN) |
GMRS46260JC |
462.600 | +5 | 88.5 | WRTR997 | Johnson City (OPEN, ~40mi) |
GMRS462675JC |
462.675 | +5 | 123.0 | WRQK371 | Johnson City (OPEN) |
GMRS462725BR |
462.725 | +5 | 123.0 | WRNU734 | Bristol / South Holston (OPEN) |
DMR repeaters & talkgroups
East Tennessee / Southeast emergency-focused talkgroups for DMR hotspots and local digital repeaters. Many East TN machines carry these statically or dynamically. Check BrandMeister dashboard or TGIF for live activity.
Local BrandMeister repeaters
| Output (MHz) | Offset | CC | Callsign | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 442.700 | +5 MHz | 1 | KE4CCB | Elizabethton, TN (Carter Co) | East TN DMR — Tennessee statewide TG 3147 common. |
| 444.075 | +5 MHz | 1 | KM4KT | Norton, VA (Wise Co) | SW VA border — monitor VA statewide TG 3151. |
| 444.575 | +5 MHz | 1 | WA4NC | Beech Mountain, NC | Linked to WA4J 147.36 — occasional Tri-Cities rim-shot. |
Talkgroups
TGIF Network
Good for linking in the Tri-Cities / Appalachian area. Monitor ARA via TG 304.
| TG ID | Name | Notes |
|---|---|---|
304 |
Appalachian Repeater Association (ARA) | Direct ARA digital network tie-in. |
204 |
Tennessee Communication Network | Statewide TN — East TN relevant. |
— |
Other TN / Southeast regional | Club-specific TGIF talkgroups — check TGIF for current East TN activity. |
BrandMeister — Tennessee / Emergency
Strong East TN coverage. Prioritize for ARES, TEMA, MTEARS, Skywarn, and hurricane traffic.
| TG ID | Name | Notes |
|---|---|---|
3147 |
Tennessee Statewide | Primary for East TN traffic and nets. |
31478 |
TEMA (Tennessee Emergency Management Agency) | State emergency management comms. |
31472 |
TN Skywarn / MTEARS-related | Weather and emergency linked traffic. |
3199 |
US Hurricane Net | Southeast hurricane / emergency traffic — highly relevant for East TN. |
BrandMeister — Neighboring Statewides & Southeast
Cross-border monitoring — Virginia is minutes from the Tri-Cities.
| TG ID | Name | Notes |
|---|---|---|
3137 |
North Carolina Statewide | NC statewide DMR. |
3151 |
Virginia Statewide | VA statewide — excellent for SW VA / Tri-Cities border monitoring. |
3174 |
Southeast cluster (example) | Regional Southeast traffic — confirm current ID on BrandMeister. |
313–315 |
TAC channels (313 / 314 / 315 series) | Regional emergency / public service tactical channels. |
BrandMeister — US-Wide / English
Broader connectivity — use sparingly per network rules.
| TG ID | Name | Notes |
|---|---|---|
3100 |
US Nationwide (alt: 31001 / 31002) | BrandMeister main English / US calling and nets. |
91 / 93 |
Wide-area English / US | Worldwide English — light use recommended. |
313–315 |
USA Tactical (TAC 1 / 2 / 3) | Common tactical calling on BrandMeister. |
— |
North America clusters | Various NA regional clusters on BrandMeister. |
How to use
- Program hotspots and DMR-capable radios with Tennessee (3147), TEMA (31478), and your nearest statewides (VA 3151, NC 3137).
- For Appalachian Repeater Association activity: monitor or link via TG 304 on TGIF.
- Emergency priority: TEMA (31478) → US Hurricane Net (3199) → TN Skywarn / MTEARS (31472) → TN Statewide (3147) → VA/NC statewides.
- Local BrandMeister DMR repeaters: KE4CCB 442.700 MHz (Elizabethton) and KM4KT 444.075 MHz (Norton, VA) — verify color code and time slot on-air.
- Many local Fusion/DMR repeaters (W4YSF, W4TRC, W4DOH, etc.) support digital modes — check each machine for static vs dynamic TG routing.
- Verify current talkgroup IDs on BrandMeister and TGIF before programming.
Expanded simplex frequencies
Direct radio-to-radio — no repeater. Monitor national calling frequencies. Full tables with notes are in the PDF.
2m VHF (15 kHz steps)
Monitor 146.520 MHz as the national calling frequency.
| Frequency (MHz) | Name / Use | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 146.520 | National Simplex Calling | Primary monitor frequency |
| 146.535 | Local Simplex | Everyday local simplex |
| 146.550 | Local Simplex | Everyday local simplex |
| 146.565 | Local Simplex | Everyday local simplex |
| 146.580 | Local Simplex | Everyday local simplex |
| 146.595 | Local Simplex | Everyday local simplex |
| 147.420 | Upper 2m Simplex | Popular for tactical/local use |
| 147.435 | Upper 2m Simplex | Popular for tactical/local use |
| 147.450 | Upper 2m Simplex | Popular for tactical/local use |
| 147.465 | Upper 2m Simplex | Popular for tactical/local use |
| 147.480 | Upper 2m Simplex | Popular for tactical/local use |
| 147.495 | Upper 2m Simplex | Popular for tactical/local use |
| 147.510 | Upper 2m Simplex | Popular for tactical/local use |
70cm UHF
Monitor 446.000 MHz as the national UHF calling frequency.
| Frequency (MHz) | Name / Use | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 446.000 | National Simplex Calling | Primary UHF calling |
| 445.500 | UHF Simplex | Common UHF simplex |
| 446.500 | UHF Simplex | Common UHF simplex |
| 447.000 | UHF Simplex | Common UHF simplex |
| 447.500 | UHF Simplex | Common UHF simplex |
220 MHz / 1.25m
Monitor 223.500 MHz as the national 220 calling frequency.
| Frequency (MHz) | Name / Use | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 223.500 | National 220 Simplex Calling | Primary 220 calling |
| 223.400 | 220 Simplex | Additional common 220 simplex |
| 223.600 | 220 Simplex | Additional common 220 simplex |
6m FM
Useful for sporadic-E openings and regional FM simplex.
| Frequency (MHz) | Name / Use | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 52.525 | 6m FM Simplex Calling | Popular 6m FM simplex / calling |
| 52.540 | 6m Simplex | Common 6m FM simplex |
GMRS Simplex
GMRS license required. Lower channels are FRS-compatible; power rules apply.
| Frequency (MHz) | Name / Use | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 462.5625 | GMRS Ch 1 | Low-power simplex / FRS compatible |
| 462.5875 | GMRS Ch 2 | Low-power simplex / FRS compatible |
| 462.6125 | GMRS Ch 3 | Low-power simplex / FRS compatible |
| 462.6375 | GMRS Ch 4 | Low-power simplex / FRS compatible |
| 462.6625 | GMRS Ch 5 | Low-power simplex / FRS compatible |
| 462.6875 | GMRS Ch 6 | Low-power simplex / FRS compatible |
| 462.7125 | GMRS Ch 7 | Low-power simplex / FRS compatible |
| 467.5625 | GMRS Ch 8 | Higher-power GMRS simplex example |
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NETNRC (netrc423.org): SKYWARN D7 Tue 7 PM GMRS + 8 PM 2m; NETNRC GMRS Wed 8 PM; 2m Fri 7:30 PM; 220 Mon 8 PM. Emcomm hub · WR4CC 146.700 Fri 8 PM Skywarn. HF: HF nets guide.
Local net days and times change — clubs skip holidays, nets move for events, repeaters go down for maintenance, and third-party listings (RepeaterBook, etc.) are sometimes wrong on time zone or day of week. Always confirm on-air or with the club before you rely on a schedule. See something outdated here? Submit an update.
| Net | Schedule | Frequency | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lunch Bunch Net (W4KEV linked) | Monday–Friday 12:00 PM ET | 145.410 MHz (PL 127.3) + 145.370, 147.195, 147.345 | Daily net for new hams and open discussion. DMR, Fusion, AllStar, EchoLink — lunchbunch.net |
| Friday Night Swap Net (W4KEV) | Friday nights | 145.410 MHz (PL 127.3) | Ham swap-and-shop on the Greeneville / Viking Mtn machine. |
| AJARC / Greeneville Monday Net | Monday ~8:30–9:00 PM ET | 145.390 / 443.575 / 53.290 MHz (Camp Creek Bald linked) | Club net on AJARC high-site linked system. |
| CCARA / Holston Mtn Monday Net | Monday 8:00 PM ET (local) | 146.700 MHz (−600 kHz, PL 77.0, WR4CC / Holston Mtn) | Carter County Amateur Radio Association club net. RepeaterBook shows 20:00 UTC — that is Eastern local time, not UTC. wr4cc.org. |
| CCARA / WR4CC Skywarn Net | Friday 8:00 PM ET (local) | 146.700 MHz (−600 kHz, PL 77.0, WR4CC / Holston Mtn) | Historical Tri-Cities / Carter Co SKYWARN net on Holston Mtn. SKYWARN-affiliated per RepeaterBook. RepeaterBook lists 20:00 as UTC — confirm as Eastern local. Also monitor D7 NETNRC nets (Tue) per skywarn7.org. |
| Johnson County ARES Net | Monday 7:00 PM ET | 146.610 MHz (PL 103.5) | Mountain City / JCARC. |
| East TN District 7 SKYWARN® — GMRS Training Net | Tuesday 7:00 PM local (ET) | NETNRC linked GMRS repeaters (PL 88.5 — e.g. 462.600/467.600 Johnson City) | Northeast Tennessee District 7 SKYWARN® (WX4TN). Counties: Carter, Hawkins, Johnson, Sullivan, Unicoi, Washington — NWS Morristown WFO. Weekly training net; activates for severe weather spotter reports. skywarn7.org · netrc423.org. |
| East TN District 7 SKYWARN® — 2m Training Net | Tuesday 8:00 PM local (ET) | 146.805 MHz (−600 kHz, PL 203.5, NETNRC / NE4RC) | Ham training net on NETNRC 2m repeater. Same D7 counties as GMRS net (includes Erwin / Unicoi Co). D7 monthly meeting 2nd Saturday 7 PM, Crossroads Christian Church, 300 Suncrest Dr, Johnson City — skywarn7.org. |
| NETNRC GMRS Weekly Check-In | Wednesday 8:00 PM ET | NETNRC linked GMRS (462.600–462.725 MHz, PL 88.5 per netrc423.org) | Relaxed community GMRS net on NETNRC-linked repeaters. Licensed GMRS operators welcome. License copy to wrtr997@yahoo.com for net list after 2 check-ins per NETNRC. netrc423.org/events. |
| NETNRC 2m Friday Night Check-In | Friday 7:30 PM ET | 146.805 MHz (−600 kHz, PL 203.5, NETNRC / NE4RC) | Weekly NETNRC 2m community check-in — equipment test and local announcements. netrc423.org. |
| NETNRC Monday Night 22O (Tri-State Backbone 220) | Monday 8:00 PM ET | 224.160 MHz (−1.6 MHz, TX 114.8 / RX 141.3, W4WAU / Holston Mtn) | Regional 220 net on Holston Mtn machine with good coverage from Elizabethton through Kingsport and beyond. Connects Tri-Cities / SW VA operators on the NETNRC backbone. netrc423.org/events. |
| MTEARS Net | Monday 8:00 PM CT (9:00 PM ET) | Statewide linked UHF system — closest East TN node 443.825 MHz (PL 100.0) | Middle Tennessee Emergency Amateur Radio Service. Weekly system test and check-in by county; active for severe weather and emergencies. Net control K4OHX — mtears.org. |
| Tennessee Phone Net — Early Morning | Monday–Friday 5:40–6:00 AM CT (6:40–7:00 AM ET) | 3.980 MHz LSB | Statewide HF phone net — short early session before the weekday morning net. |
| Tennessee Phone Net — Morning (weekdays) | Monday–Friday 6:45 AM CT (7:45 AM ET) | 3.980 MHz LSB | Weekday morning Tennessee Phone Net session. |
| Tennessee Phone Net — Morning (weekends & holidays) | Saturday, Sunday & major holidays 8:00 AM CT (9:00 AM ET) | 3.980 MHz LSB | Weekend and holiday morning session — later start than weekday nets. |
| Tennessee Phone Net — Evening | Monday–Saturday 6:30 PM CT (7:30 PM ET) | 3.980 MHz LSB | Evening Tennessee Phone Net — Mon through Sat. |
| Tennessee CW Net | Daily 7:00 PM CT (8:00 PM ET) | 3.635 MHz CW | Statewide Tennessee CW net — Monday through Sunday. |
| Tennessee Slow Speed CW Training Net | Daily 7:30 PM CT (8:30 PM ET) | 3.682 MHz CW | Slow-speed CW training net — follows the Tennessee CW net; Mon through Sun. |
| TNARA Statewide Net | Saturday 8:00 PM ET | W4KEV linked system incl. 145.410 MHz | Multi-repeater statewide net — see tnara.org. |
| Boone Trail ARES/RACES Net (Scott Co) | Monday 8:30 PM ET | 146.820 MHz (PL 103.5, K4GV / Gate City) | Scott County Amateur Radio Society. ARES/RACES check-in on Clinch Mtn. |
| HHART Hawkins / Hancock County ARES Net | Monday evenings ET (except holidays & first-Thursday meeting nights) | 147.315 MHz (PL 114.8, KD4HZN Rogersville) · 147.135 (W2IQ) · 147.240 (W2IQ Hancock) | Hancock-Hawkins Amateur Radio Team (N2HRT). County ARES check-in; confirm time on Facebook or with local ops. Simplex 146.550 per TNARES. |
| WCARS Information Net | Monday 8:00 PM ET | 146.910 MHz (PL 91.5, W4MOE / Spivey Mtn, Asheville) | Western Carolina Amateur Radio Society club net. Reachable from parts of the Tri-Cities on Spivey Mtn — wcars-club.org. |
| WCARS Good Morning Net | Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9:00 AM ET | 146.910 MHz (PL 91.5, W4MOE / Spivey Mtn) | Informal morning check-in on the Asheville Spivey repeater. WCARS lists as temporary — confirm on wcars-club.org. |
| Sevier County ARES Net (WB4GBI) | Thursday 6:30 PM ET | 146.940 MHz (PL 118.8, WB4GBI / Bluff Mtn) | Sevier County Emergency Radio Service (SCERS/RACES). Wide-area machine — check-in from Tri-Cities fringe when propagation allows. sevierraces.org. |
| KARC / W4TRC nets | See club calendar | 146.970 MHz (W4TRC) + club linked systems | Kingsport Amateur Radio Club — public service and training nets. Check w4trc.org or Facebook. |
| WARC 2m Net (Boone NC) | Thursday 8:00 PM ET | 147.360 MHz (+600 kHz, PL 103.5, WA4J / Rich Mtn) | Watauga Amateur Radio Club. Rim-shot from parts of the Tri-Cities — wataugahamradio.net. |
| Watauga SKYWARN Information Net | First Sunday of month 8:00 PM ET | 147.360 MHz (PL 103.5, WA4J) | Watauga County SKYWARN training and information on the WA4J repeater. |
Amateur radio clubs — Tri-Cities, Hawkins, and SW Virginia
ARRL-affiliated and regional clubs welcome newcomers — VE testing, Field Day, POTA/SOTA, public service, and repeater access. Website and Facebook links where available.
- Kingsport Amateur Radio Club (KARC / W4TRC) — Full Tri-Cities. Website · Facebook . Public service, POTA, SOTA, Field Day, emergency comms. Maintains Bays Mtn repeaters.
- Johnson City Amateur Radio Association (JCARA / W4ABR) — Johnson City / Washington Co, TN. Website · Facebook . Digital modes, DX, VE testing. Meetings ~3rd Thursday. W4ABR 146.790 repeater.
- Andrew Johnson ARC (AJARC / W4WC) — Greeneville / Greene Co, TN. Website · Facebook . Camp Creek Bald linked system (145.39 / 443.575 / 53.29). VE testing, Monday net.
- Carter County ARA (CCARA / WR4CC) — Elizabethton / Holston Mtn, TN. Website · Facebook . Maintains SKYWARN- and ARES-affiliated 146.700 on Holston Mtn. Monday 8 PM ET club net; Friday 8 PM ET Skywarn net. Wide-area coverage into Tri-Cities.
- Johnson County ARC (JCARC / W4MCT) — Mountain City, TN. Website . ARES-focused. Monday 7 PM ARES net on 146.610. Strong 220 activity into SW VA.
- Tri-Cities Amateur Radio Club (W7AZ) — Tri-Cities, TN. Website · Facebook . General-interest club — meetings, nets, and community events. Groups.io mailing list.
- HHART — Hawkins Hancock Amateur Radio Team (N2HRT) — Rogersville / Hawkins & Hancock counties, TN. Facebook . Club meeting: first Thursday monthly, 7:00 PM ET (skip holidays) at Striggerville VFD, 697 Caney Creek Rd, Striggersville, TN. Monday evening county ARES net on KD4HZN 147.315 / W2IQ 147.135 & 147.240. Maintains KD4HZN 147.315 & 224.480. Contact N4MEB; AEC KN4EHX.
- Scott County Amateur Radio Society (K4GV) — Gate City / Scott Co, VA. Website · Facebook . Maintains 146.820 on Clinch Mtn. Boone Trail ARES/RACES Monday 8:30 PM net.
- Appalachian Repeater Association (ARA) — SW VA / East TN linked system. Website . Linked VHF/UHF network including Brumley Mtn (Abingdon / Washington Co, VA). DMR TG 304 on TGIF.
- Virginia Statewide Amateur Radio Network (VASCAR) — Virginia (incl. SW VA). Website · Facebook . Statewide VA emcomm coordination — useful for border operators monitoring VA traffic.
- Western Carolina Amateur Radio Society (WCARS) — Asheville / WNC (Spivey Mtn). Website · Facebook . Maintains W4MOE 146.91 on Spivey Mountain. Monday 8 PM Information Net; M-W-F 9 AM Good Morning Net. Copied from parts of the Tri-Cities.
- Sevier County Emergency Radio Service (SCERS / W1RFA) — Sevierville / Sevier Co, TN. Website . RACES affiliate. Thursday 6:30 PM ARES net on WB4GBI 146.94. Tim Berry (WB4GBI) maintains regional repeater system.
- East TN District 7 SKYWARN® (WX4TN) — Carter, Hawkins, Johnson, Sullivan, Unicoi, Washington counties, TN. Website . NWS Morristown WFO spotter program. Tuesday GMRS net 7 PM + 2m net 8 PM on NETNRC repeaters. Monthly meeting 2nd Saturday 7 PM, Johnson City.
- Northeast Tennessee Radio Community (NETNRC) — Tri-Cities, Erwin / Unicoi Co, NE Tennessee. Website · Facebook . Linked ham (146.805 PL 203.5) and RF-networked GMRS repeaters. SKYWARN D7 nets Tue; NETNRC GMRS net Wed 8 PM; 2m check-in Fri 7:30 PM; 220 net Mon 8 PM. Club meetings often 4th Saturday 7 PM at Erwin Armory — confirm netrc423.org/events.
- Watauga Amateur Radio Club (WA4J) — Boone / Watauga Co, NC (High Country). Website . WA4J 147.36 on Rich Mtn. Thursday 8 PM club net. Occasionally copied into East TN. Linked DMR on Beech Mtn.
Broadcast TV & radio (Tri-Cities + SW VA MSA)
OTA TV primarily from Holston Mountain (WJHL transmitter ~36.43°N, 82.14°W — aim northeast from Johnson City). SW VA listeners in Abingdon / Gate City also receive Bristol-market and Blue Ridge rim signals. Use rabbitears.info or radio-locator.com with your coords.
Television (ATSC digital)
| Station | Channel | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| WJHL-TV (CBS) | RF 11 · virtual 11.1 CBS, 11.2 ABC (WCYB simulcast), 11.3 Antenna TV | Licensed Johnson City. Primary Holston Mountain transmitter (~36.43°N, 82.14°W). Main Tri-Cities OTA target. |
| WCYB-TV (NBC) | RF 5 · virtual 5.1 NBC, 5.2 Bounce, 5.3 Laff, 5.4 Ion Mystery | Bristol / Kingsport / Johnson City market. Holston Mtn and regional translators. |
| WEMT (Fox) | RF 39 · virtual 39.1 Fox | Greeneville-licensed Fox affiliate for Tri-Cities market. |
| WETP-DT (PBS) | RF 24 · virtual 2.1 PBS, 2.2 PBS Kids | ETSU / East TN PBS. Kingsport / Holston Mtn area coverage. |
| WKPT-TV | RF 21 · virtual 7.1 independent | Kingsport independent / local programming. |
| WOPI-CD / WAPK-CD | Low-power digital | Tri-Cities community / religious LPTV — check rabbitears.info for current virtual channels. |
| WABG-LD / Marion VA rim | Various | Some SW VA / border-market signals from Marion and Abingdon area translators reach the Tri-Cities fringe. |
| OTA aiming tip | — | From Boones Creek / Johnson City, aim northeast toward Holston Mountain. SW VA viewers near Abingdon may also pull Bristol and Roanoke rim-shots — use rabbitears.info with your coords. |
Radio (AM / FM)
| Band | Station | Format | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| AM | WJCW 910 kHz | News/Talk | Johnson City. Primary local AM news/talk. |
| AM | WETB 790 kHz | Southern Gospel / Bluegrass | Johnson City (Sonshine 79). Also on 93.7 FM translator. |
| AM | WXSM 640 kHz | Sports (VSiN) | Blountville / Sullivan Co. |
| AM | WZAP 690 kHz | Southern Gospel | Bristol, VA. Singing News Radio. |
| AM | WPWT 870 kHz | Classic Country | Colonial Heights / Kingsport (96.3 The Possum). |
| AM | WWTB 980 kHz | Urban / Rhythmic | Bristol, VA. Simulcast of 105.3 The Beat. |
| AM | WHGG 1090 kHz | Contemporary Christian | Kingsport (Love FM). |
| AM | WGOC 1320 kHz | Business News/Talk | Kingsport. Tri-Cities business radio. |
| AM | WKPT 1400 kHz | Sports (ESPN) | Kingsport. Also on 94.3 / 97.7 / 98.1 FM translators. |
| AM | WEMB 1420 kHz | Sports | Erwin / Unicoi Co. |
| AM | WIGN 1550 kHz | Bluegrass / Southern Gospel | Bristol, TN. Also on 92.1 FM. |
| FM | WCQR 88.3 MHz | Contemporary Christian | Kingsport. Multiple translators across the market. |
| FM | WETS-FM 89.5 MHz | NPR / Public Radio | ETSU, Johnson City. HD subchannels: Americana, classical. |
| FM | WFHG 92.9 MHz | News/Talk | Bluff City / Sullivan Co (SuperTalk WFHG). Hannity, Beck, local shows. |
| FM | WAEZ 94.9 MHz | CHR / Top 40 | Greeneville (Electric 94.9). 95.3 Kingsport translator. |
| FM | WRZK 95.9 MHz | Active Rock | Colonial Heights / Kingsport (The Hog). |
| FM | WXBQ 96.9 MHz | Country | Bristol, VA. Tri-Cities #1 country (24 Carrot Country). |
| FM | WTFM 98.5 MHz | Adult Contemporary | Kingsport. 105.7 Bristol translator. |
| FM | WEXX 99.3 MHz | Alternative Rock | Elizabethton (99.3 The X). 106.1 Kingsport translator. |
| FM | WBGQ 100.7 MHz | CHR / Top 40 | Bulls Gap / Hawkins Co (Q100.7) — strong along I-81 / Rogersville corridor. |
| FM | WQUT 101.5 MHz | Classic Rock | Johnson City. Tri-Cities classic rock. 104.9 Boone translator. |
| FM | WVEK 102.7 MHz | Classic Hits | Weber City, VA — Scott Co / Kingsport border. |
| FM | WIKQ 103.1 MHz | Country | Greeneville / Tusculum (Big Dawg) — Hawkins / Greene county rim. |
| FM | WXIS 103.9 MHz | News/Talk | Erwin / Unicoi Co (LiveWire Radio). 92.3 Johnson City translator. |
| FM | WKOS 104.9 MHz | Country | Kingsport (Nash Icon). Primary local country on 104.9. |
| FM | WWTB 105.3 MHz | Urban / Rhythmic | Bristol / Kingsport (The Beat). Simulcast on 980 AM. |
| FM | WJDT 106.5 MHz | Country | Rogersville / Hawkins Co. |
| AM | WABN 855 kHz | NPR / Public Radio | Abingdon, VA (Blue Ridge Public Radio). Primary NPR for SW VA side of market. |
| AM | WBBL 1420 kHz | Sports / Talk | Bristol, VA market — also on 99.5 FM. |
| FM | WABN-FM 91.7 MHz | NPR / Classical | Abingdon / Washington Co, VA (BPR). |
| FM | WNRG 95.3 MHz | Country | Gate City / Scott Co, VA area. |
| FM | WBDY-LP 99.5 MHz | Community | Abingdon, VA low-power. |
| FM | Translators / rim-shot | Various | Boone NC (WNCW 92.9, WATA 96.5), Galax/Blue Ridge VA signals, Marion VA rim-shots, and Holston Mtn translators. Use radio-locator.com with 36.375°N, 82.406°W for personalized predictions. |
NOAA Weather Radio (All-Hazards)
WXK47 — 162.550 MHz (often labeled WX1 in radio memory)
Bristol, TN (NWS Morristown WFO). Primary All-Hazards transmitter for the Tri-Cities MSA — NE Tennessee plus fringe SW VA and NW NC. Some weather radios and programming software label 162.550 MHz as WX1 (channel 1 in the NOAA band); WXK47 is the station callsign.
SAME county codes: TN: Washington 047179 · Sullivan 047163 · Carter 047019 · Unicoi 047171 · Hawkins 047073 · Johnson 047091 · Greene 047059 · VA: Scott 051169 · Washington 051191 · Lee 051105 · Smyth 051173 · Grayson 051077
Common questions
What ham repeaters cover Johnson City and the Tri-Cities?
Strong local coverage includes W4ABR 146.790, W4TRC 146.970 on Bays Mountain, and regional systems such as W4WC on Camp Creek Bald. Always verify PL tones on-air.
Where can I get a CHIRP CSV for East TN repeaters?
Download the Tri-Cities CHIRP CSV from this page and import as Generic CSV in CHIRP. A lighter go-bag sheet is at ki4tqn.com/local-go-bag.php.
What DMR talkgroups are used in East Tennessee emcomm?
Common BrandMeister talkgroups include Tennessee statewide 3147, TEMA 31478, and Virginia statewide 3151 for border monitoring. See the DMR section on this page for details.
What is the Rogersville TN 2 meter repeater?
KD4HZN on 147.315 MHz (+600 kHz) PL 114.8 in Rogersville, Hawkins County — FM with AllStar and EchoLink.
What NOAA weather radio frequency covers Scott and Washington County VA?
WXK47 on 162.550 MHz (often labeled WX1) from Bristol, TN covers fringe SW VA including Scott (051169) and Washington (051191) counties.
What counties does East TN District 7 SKYWARN cover?
Carter, Hawkins, Johnson, Sullivan, Unicoi, and Washington counties. GMRS net Tuesday 7 PM and 2m net Tuesday 8 PM on NETNRC repeaters. See east-tn-emcomm.php and skywarn7.org.
Is 146.700 MHz a SKYWARN repeater for the Tri-Cities?
WR4CC on 146.700 MHz PL 77.0 on Holston Mountain (Carter County) is SKYWARN- and ARES-affiliated with wide Tri-Cities coverage. CCARA Skywarn net Friday 8 PM ET; club net Monday 8 PM ET. RepeaterBook lists times as UTC but they are Eastern local.
Is the Boone NC WA4J repeater reachable from the Tri-Cities?
147.360 MHz PL 103.5 on Rich Mountain is occasionally copied from elevated Tri-Cities locations — a rim-shot, not daily coverage.