The Springfield North 625 GMRS Repeater provides GMRS communications for Springfield and surrounding areas of Greene County, Missouri. The open repeater operates on 462.625 MHz and provides another communications resource for licensed GMRS operators in the Missouri Ozarks.
Springfield North 625
Springfield, Missouri
Repeater Information
- County
- Greene County
- Access
- Open GMRS repeater
- Provider
- WRXU626
- Status
- ON AIR
Springfield North 625 is an open GMRS repeater serving Springfield and surrounding portions of Greene County, Missouri. The system provides a local communications resource for licensed GMRS operators on the north side of the Springfield area.
Repeater Coverage
- Primary Area
- Springfield and northern Greene County
- Extended Area
- Nearby communities around the Springfield metropolitan area under favorable terrain and operating conditions
- Possible Weak Areas
- Buildings, low terrain, distance and other obstructions may reduce coverage, particularly when using handheld radios.
Coverage varies with elevation, terrain, antenna height, radio power and local obstructions.
Community Information
Springfield North 625 can be used for local conversations, radio checks, travel coordination and community information. Listen before transmitting, identify with your GMRS call sign and leave reasonable pauses so other operators can join the conversation.
Emergency Information
Yield immediately to emergency traffic. State your GMRS call sign, location and the assistance needed. GMRS does not replace 911 or official public-safety communications.
GMRS does not replace 911 or public-safety communications. Use the fastest available method to contact emergency services.
About the Springfield North 625 GMRS Repeater
Springfield North 625 is an open GMRS repeater serving Springfield and surrounding areas of Greene County, Missouri. Its location provides another radio communications option for licensed GMRS operators in the Springfield metropolitan area.
The system operates on 462.625 MHz with a standard +5 MHz repeater offset and a 162.2 Hz CTCSS/PL tone.
The repeater complements Springfield South 700 and other GMRS systems operating throughout southwest Missouri. Together, these systems give local operators additional choices depending on their location and radio coverage.
Using Springfield North 625
Program your radio for 462.625 MHz receive and 467.625 MHz transmit. Use a +5 MHz offset and set the CTCSS/PL tone to 162.2 Hz.
Listen before transmitting and identify with your FCC-issued GMRS call sign. Leave a short pause between transmissions so other operators have an opportunity to enter the conversation.
Coverage can vary between handheld and mobile radios. An external antenna mounted higher above surrounding terrain will often provide better results than a handheld radio used indoors.
Springfield North 625 Coverage
Springfield North 625 primarily serves Springfield and northern portions of Greene County.
Actual range depends on terrain, antenna height, radio power, buildings and the operator’s location. The rolling terrain of the Missouri Ozarks can create areas where signals are significantly weaker.
Operators should test the repeater from their regular travel routes and locations rather than relying on a specific mileage estimate.
GMRS Repeaters in Springfield, Missouri
Springfield has several GMRS resources available to licensed operators. Springfield North 625 provides another option for communications across the metropolitan area and surrounding communities.
Travelers heading south can also find GMRS repeater information for Springfield South 700, Ozark 675 and Branson 575 on OzarkGMRS.com.
Responsible GMRS Operation
Use the repeater courteously and allow other operators an opportunity to use the channel. Avoid unnecessarily long transmissions and leave pauses during conversations.
Always identify using your FCC-issued GMRS call sign as required. Give emergency traffic immediate priority.
GMRS can provide useful communications when cellular coverage is limited, but it should not be considered a replacement for 911 or official emergency communications.