Branson GMRS Repeater
The Branson GMRS repeater is an open, on-air communications resource located at Inspiration Tower in Branson, Missouri and operates on 462.575 MHz. The repeater is listed under GMRS call sign WROQ478 and serves licensed GMRS operators traveling through Branson, Hollister, Taney County and surrounding portions of the Missouri Ozarks.
Located at one of the region’s prominent elevated sites, the repeater has a published estimated coverage radius of approximately 30 miles. Actual performance will depend on terrain, antenna height, radio power, buildings and surrounding vegetation.
Branson 575
Branson, Missouri
Repeater Information
- County
- Taney County
- Access
- Open GMRS repeater
- Provider
- WROQ478
- Status
- On Air
Branson 575 is an open GMRS repeater located at Inspiration Tower in Branson, Missouri. It provides a regional communications resource for licensed GMRS operators, residents, travelers and outdoor users across portions of Taney County and the central Ozarks.
Repeater Coverage
- Primary Area
- Branson, Hollister and central Taney County
- Extended Area
- Nearby communities, highways and recreation areas within the published 30-mile coverage radius under favorable operating conditions
- Possible Weak Areas
- Deep valleys, wooded hollows, dense buildings and terrain-shadowed locations throughout the Ozark hills
Coverage varies with elevation, terrain, antenna height, radio power and local obstructions.
Community Information
Use Branson 575 for local communication, radio checks, travel coordination and community information. Listen before transmitting, allow pauses between conversations and identify with your GMRS call sign.
Emergency Information
Yield immediately to emergency traffic. State your 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.
Branson and Taney County Coverage
The Branson area includes steep hills, wooded valleys and numerous terrain changes that can affect UHF radio signals. Mobile radios with properly installed exterior antennas will generally provide better results than handheld radios used inside vehicles or buildings.
The Branson GMRS repeater may be useful to residents, tourists, campers, boaters and other outdoor users traveling around Branson, Hollister, Table Rock Lake and nearby Ozarks recreation areas. Coverage should never be assumed in every valley, campground or remote roadway. Test your radio before depending on it and maintain another method of communication whenever possible.
Visit our Missouri GMRS information page to find additional regional information, or browse the Ozark GMRS repeater directory for other repeaters across Missouri, Arkansas and Oklahoma.
Programming the Branson GMRS Repeater
Program your radio to receive on 462.575 MHz and transmit on 467.575 MHz using a 162.2 Hz CTCSS tone. Some radios display this channel as Repeater 16 or RPTR16, although channel names vary by manufacturer and programming software.
Visit the Ozark GMRS Programming Center for radio setup assistance, channel-programming guidance and compatible codeplug information. Registered members can also access additional frequencies and downloadable resources through the Member Resource Center.
If you are new to GMRS, our Getting Started guide explains licensing, radio selection, repeater operation and responsible on-air practices.
Responsible Repeater Operation
Listen before transmitting and confirm that the repeater is not already in use. Identify with your FCC-issued GMRS call sign, keep conversations courteous and allow pauses so other operators can join or report priority traffic.
Yield immediately to emergency communications. Clearly state your call sign, location and the assistance needed. GMRS can provide valuable backup communication, but it does not replace 911, public-safety radio systems or other official emergency services.
Repeater settings and operating status can change. Confirm the current listing through RepeaterBook, review the official FCC GMRS information, or contact Ozark GMRS if you find information that needs to be updated.