Re: [Repeater-Builder] GMRS Repeater Info Wanted

12 Jul 2004 02:05:46 -0000

This is the difference that I am finding.  Does anyone have a link to Part 95 anywhere on the net so I can go read it for myself and see if I can make heads or tails of it.
 
Mathew


Johnny <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
Kevin,
Unlike the Part 97(Amateur)service, Part95 (GMRS) requires that
repeaters be type accepted for use in that service. Mobiles are not type
accepted for use in the GMRS as repeaters.
Johnny


Kevin Bednar wrote:
> 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
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> From: Mathew Quaife [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Sent: Sunday, July 11, 2004 9:28 PM
> To: [email protected]
> Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] GMRS Repeater Info Wanted
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> 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.
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> 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)
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> w9mwq wrote:
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> > 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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