Also Matt, since GMRS is limited to 50 watts, you can use a
mobile type duplexer, like a Celwave/RFS 633 series, which I've seen for less
than $100 on ebay, and have even seen some around $50. If you can get the mobile
radios cheap at a hamfest, and a mobile duplexer cheap, you could probably set
up a GMRS machine for less than $200, including crystals, if you use a crystal
type radio, since you already have an antenna and hardline.
Kevin
K2KMB
From: Kevin Bednar [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Sunday, July 11, 2004 9:54 PM
To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com
Subject: RE: [Repeater-Builder] GMRS Repeater Info Wanted
There is nothing preventing you from using duplexed mobile
gear like Micors or Mastr II's, or Motorola Maxtracs/Radius type radios as
GMRS repeaters as long as the station ID'ing is handled
properly.
Kevin
K2KMB
From: Mathew Quaife [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Sunday, July 11, 2004 9:28 PM
To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] GMRS Repeater Info Wanted
Thanks Eric. License I Know is required. Issue that is at hand, I
think you answered, is type of equipment allowed. I have read issues where
guys are building them out of GE and Micor units, and that is what I want to
know if this is allowed, or must it be certain types of equipment. Antenna
and cable is already there, 7/8" Andrews and DB 8 Bay antenna, duplexer is
something I will purchase after I decide on the repeater.
Mathew
Before you can put a GMRS repeater on the air, you must have a GMRS
license. You also need to read and understand the applicable FCC Rules
in Title 47 USC Part 95. The current edition of Part 95 is dated
October 1, 2003.
A GMRS repeater should be FCC Type-Accepted for Part 95 operation, but
you can use a repeater that is Type-Accepted for Part 90. This
requirement rules out any repeaters built from parts. Some repeaters
that are relatively inexpensive include the Yaesu VXR-7000, the Kenwood
TKR-850, and the Motorola GR1225 or RKR1225. The important features to
have are a built-in ID-er and the capability to decode CTCSS or CDCSS.
You will quickly learn that a good antenna, duplexer, and feedline cost
more than the repeater.
Although the Part 95 Rules limit GMRS power to 50 watts, there are some
high-powered "pirate" stations operated by unlicensed individuals who
ignore all of the rules. I suggest that you not seek advice from such
people!
73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY (and GMRS KAF4211)
w9mwq wrote:
>
> I have been looking into setting up a GMRS repeater for community
> access, and have been doing some reading on them. I am coming up
> with conflicting stories and need to know. What can be used as far
> as a repeater. I am told it has to be a certain type, then I read
> where they are building them out of spare parts, but then am told
> the spare parts units are not FCC approved. So what is the truth
> here? What can be used as a GMRS repeater? And what would be a low
> cost unit available for such use? Thanks.
>
> Mathew
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