hey, I see where there is a fixed base repeater and
mobile repeater difference. What are the limits on
the mobile. If I have like a mobile repeater can I
loan to Emeregency Services Units for like a
search/resuce scene?
thanks
--- "Jim B." <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Eric Lemmon wrote:
> > 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.
> >
>
> Also adding an aftermarket tone panel (like the
> Com-Spec TP-3200) is OK.
>
> > 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)
>
> Just for the record, there probably still are some
> older 'grandfathered'
> licenses for 100W, and I know for certain that
> there are a number of
> businesses still legally licensed. They are not
> allowed to make any
> major mods to their licenses, like freq, power,
> location, profile, etc.
> However, they are probably somewhat rare. And yes,
> there's a LOT of
> not-so-legit stuff on the air, too...
>
> --
> Jim Barbour
> WD8CHL
> KAE9169
>
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