Re: [Repeater-Builder] GMRS Repeater Info Wanted

[Neal Newman]

OK I have a set of motorola T5920 Talkabouts that are Both FRS and GMRS.. I wonder If they can be programmed to use the repeater splits. I can hear several GMRS repeaters id,ing but no access..  anyone have any info.. Neal -ka2caf russ wrote: This is well written! You forgot that a base station from your home can be only 5 watts. GMRS is a pile of fun as well. 73 Russ, WPYK-254 Ham, W3CH ----- Original Message ----- From: "Eric Lemmon" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Sunday, July 11, 2004 8:08 PM Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] GMRS Repeater Info Wanted 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 Yahoo! Groups Links Yahoo! Groups Links Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Repeater-Builder/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/ Yahoo! Groups Links To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Repeater-Builder/   To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]   Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to the Yahoo! Terms of Service.