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How can I listen to local repeaters?
To listen to repeater contacts, follow these steps:
- Use a repeater directory or website to find a repeater in your area.
- Determine the repeater’s input and output frequencies.
- Set up your radio to listen on the repeater’s output frequency.
- Tune your radio as you do for FM signals.
How do you transmit a repeater?
To use a repeater, you must have a transceiver that can transmit on the repeater’s input frequency and receive on the repeater’s output frequency. The input and output frequencies are separated by a predetermined amount that is different for each band. This separation is called the offset.
Do I need a license to use a repeater?
“Does one need a particular license?” Your license must permit transmissions on the repeater output frequency. That is, general or higher for 10m, technician or higher for higher frequency bands. There is no special repeater license.
Is cross band repeat legal?
There is a lot of discussion, but no real consensus that the cross-band repeat function is totally legal according to FCC rules. Most manufacturers have implemented the function in a way that causes unidentified transmissions, Here’s the scenario: When you transmit, you identify your transmission with your callsign.
What is PL on a repeater?
Below is the terminology used by different commercial companies for CTCSS: PL is the Motorola Abbreviation for “Private Line”. The frequency that a user transmits to access a repeater is the Repeater CTCSS Encode Frequency. The frequency that the repeater transmits to the user is the Repeater Decode Frequency.
What is a repeater frequency?
A repeater receives the radio signal on one frequency and simultaneously transmits the same signal on another frequency. Typically, a repeater is placed in a location where it can have a virtual line of sight to all radios in the system.
What is a repeater station?
A repeater is an automated radio station that extends the range of communications. It consists of a receiver tuned to one frequency and a transmitter tuned to a different frequency, linked together with a controller device. Repeaters are sometimes linked together to further extend the range of communication.
How does a Crossband repeater work?
Crossband Repeating is a process where a Ham transmits one signal on one band (typically UHF), and it is received by another radio with a better antenna/power installation, and re-transmitted (typically on VHF) to another radio system, or a repeater.
How far can you talk on a repeater?
Repeaters and FM Repeaters are normally located in high locations such as a tall building or a hill top overlooking expanses of territory. On VHF frequencies such as 2-meters, antenna height greatly influences how far one can talk. Typical reliable repeater range is about 25 miles (40 km).
What’s the difference between an access point and a repeater?
While an access point can be put in front of an obstacle, a repeater will need to be angled around it. However, the benefit of repeaters is that they don’t need a cable to connect to the central hub. This means if the problem with your WiFi is purely tied to distance, a repeater can be placed at the halfway point to help extend your signal.
Can a repeater be used as a router?
A repeater does not have router or modem functionality, nor can it function as a standalone wireless access point; it relies on getting wireless signals from another access point that it can pass on (repeat).
Do you need a CTCSS tone to access a repeater?
You can verify that your radio is programmed correctly if you see 447.725 MHz displayed during receive, which should change to 442.725 MHz when you push the transmit button. Tone – For most repeaters, you will need to transmit a CTCSS tone to access the repeater. (CTCSS is Continuous Tone Coded Squelch System.)
Do you need the correct offset for a repeater?
To access a repeater you need to have its Frequency entered into your radio, have its transmit Offset set correctly and have the right CTCSS Tone turned on. You might not need to check all of these things in that exact order but it is a good way to approach the problem.