Chris, What have you selected to use (radio equipment) for the repeater itself? What band do you plan on using? Have you been able to get your frequency pair coordinated? As you can see, there are several other hurdles you need to clear before you even start to think about how many connectors you need...
You mentioned "two folded dipoles and the duplexer"... Did you mean a 2-bay, folded dipole antenna (making me think 2m), or a two-section folded dipole antenna (possibly with 4 or 8 actual dipole antenna segments)? I guess what I'm getting at is - you need to plan FAR ahead before you start acquiring equipment. If you can get a frequency pair coordinated AFTER you buy equipment, you're doing much better than some other hams I know. Then again, maybe you're way out in the boonies and don't have to contend with the crowded spectrum those of us close to the larger metro areas do. Sorry if I rained on your parade some - I just don't want to see you spend money on equipment only to find out you can't use it as you originally planned. Mark - N9WYS -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of n9hamguy Sent: Thursday, June 14, 2007 3:05 PM To: [email protected] Subject: [Repeater-Builder] My FIRST repeater! Well, after doing some reading on the website, I realized that there is more involved than just putting an antenna up and plugging in a repeater. I am installing this system at the counties Law Enforcement Center. It will for ARES purposes with the county's Emergency Management Agency. The first question I have is how many connectors do need for the installation. I have chosen the Antenna system (two folded dipoles)and the duplexers (4 cavity). Thanks Yahoo! Groups Links
