----- Original Message -----
Sent: Sunday, July 11, 2004 9:27 PM
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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