RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Low Power VHF Repeater - Solar
I would think a simple small solar array and maybe a modest wind genny would be more tha enough to supply a small 5 watt repeater , not being sure of the costs in your part of the world but here in Au a 500 watt genny is around a grand so a suitable unit will be very affordable along batteries and voltage controller it's not going to be bad at all To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com From: ki4...@yahoo.com Date: Thu, 27 Aug 2009 01:39:18 + Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Low Power VHF Repeater - Solar Hello Tim, We completed a Solar UHF GMRS repeater site this past May. Its been a huge success. We used a Kenwood 40 watt TKR-850 repeater and 2 100 watt solar panels. We started with 4 GMS batteries and they seem to support the system with plenty of amp hours to spare. You can go to our web site and review the repeater site with pictures. Look for ATL-575 solar site. www.NorthGeorgiaGMRS.com Feel free to contact me with any questions. wqfu...@northgeorgiagmrs.com Gary M. Beckstedt Sr --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, tahrens301 tahr...@... wrote: A friend of mine who is the foreman for a large ranch asked me about providing radio coverage. As there are a couple of hills (2000' AGL) around the ranch, coverage in some places would be spotty, so a repeater on one of the hills would be the best solution. However, there is no power available, so a solar/wind power solution would be necessary. (we get a lot of sun here!) I've done a couple of solar projects, but this needs to be pretty much commercial quality, so I was wondering if there is a commercial repeater available that would be a good candidate for solar power. I figure the RF power out could be 5 watts or less and still give good coverage throughout the ranch. Thanks, Tim _ What goes online, stays online Check the daily blob for the latest on what's happening around the web http://windowslive.ninemsn.com.au/blog.aspx
[Repeater-Builder] Re: Low Power VHF Repeater - Solar
Hi Mac, Thanks for the reply. I thought about low band, but they want to use a number of handhelds, I've never been much impressed about the antenna selections on low band handhelds. That has been a couple of years tho, perhaps things have changed some. Tim --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, Mac McCullough w...@... wrote: go with Lo band, way good coverage, lo band maratracs are in abundant supply, 50.00 or less, no repeater to mess with .. lo band would work well. ymmv mac/mc w5mc - Original Message - From: tahrens301 To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, August 26, 2009 9:42 AM Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Low Power VHF Repeater - Solar A friend of mine who is the foreman for a large ranch asked me about providing radio coverage. As there are a couple of hills (2000' AGL) around the ranch, coverage in some places would be spotty, so a repeater on one of the hills would be the best solution. However, there is no power available, so a solar/wind power solution would be necessary. (we get a lot of sun here!) I've done a couple of solar projects, but this needs to be pretty much commercial quality, so I was wondering if there is a commercial repeater available that would be a good candidate for solar power. I figure the RF power out could be 5 watts or less and still give good coverage throughout the ranch. Thanks, Tim
Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Low Power VHF Repeater - Solar
yup.. walkie talkie does present a new hurdle .. gud luk - Original Message - From: tahrens301 To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, August 26, 2009 9:56 AM Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Low Power VHF Repeater - Solar Hi Mac, Thanks for the reply. I thought about low band, but they want to use a number of handhelds, I've never been much impressed about the antenna selections on low band handhelds. That has been a couple of years tho, perhaps things have changed some. Tim --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, Mac McCullough w...@... wrote: go with Lo band, way good coverage, lo band maratracs are in abundant supply, 50.00 or less, no repeater to mess with .. lo band would work well. ymmv mac/mc w5mc - Original Message - From: tahrens301 To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, August 26, 2009 9:42 AM Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Low Power VHF Repeater - Solar A friend of mine who is the foreman for a large ranch asked me about providing radio coverage. As there are a couple of hills (2000' AGL) around the ranch, coverage in some places would be spotty, so a repeater on one of the hills would be the best solution. However, there is no power available, so a solar/wind power solution would be necessary. (we get a lot of sun here!) I've done a couple of solar projects, but this needs to be pretty much commercial quality, so I was wondering if there is a commercial repeater available that would be a good candidate for solar power. I figure the RF power out could be 5 watts or less and still give good coverage throughout the ranch. Thanks, Tim
[Repeater-Builder] Re: Low Power VHF Repeater - Solar
Mac - the guys often go out on the 4 legged mobile units, trying to plug in for +12v is a bit tough! :-0 Thanks Stan, yeah, that's why I was looking for a commercial unit that would be battery friendly. Will probably take some additional mods, but that's ok. Will continue to look. Thanks, Tim --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, tahrens301 tahr...@... wrote: Hi Mac, Thanks for the reply. I thought about low band, but they want to use a number of handhelds, I've never been much impressed about the antenna selections on low band handhelds. That has been a couple of years tho, perhaps things have changed some. Tim --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, Mac McCullough w5mc@ wrote: go with Lo band, way good coverage, lo band maratracs are in abundant supply, 50.00 or less, no repeater to mess with .. lo band would work well. ymmv mac/mc w5mc - Original Message - From: tahrens301 To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, August 26, 2009 9:42 AM Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Low Power VHF Repeater - Solar A friend of mine who is the foreman for a large ranch asked me about providing radio coverage. As there are a couple of hills (2000' AGL) around the ranch, coverage in some places would be spotty, so a repeater on one of the hills would be the best solution. However, there is no power available, so a solar/wind power solution would be necessary. (we get a lot of sun here!) I've done a couple of solar projects, but this needs to be pretty much commercial quality, so I was wondering if there is a commercial repeater available that would be a good candidate for solar power. I figure the RF power out could be 5 watts or less and still give good coverage throughout the ranch. Thanks, Tim
[Repeater-Builder] Re: Low Power VHF Repeater - Solar
Hi Mark, I haven't looked into the licensing issues yet - I believe that there is some kind of Agro/ranch license, but not sure. GMRS might be an alternative. Was starting with the hardware to give them some idea about how it will hit their bottom line. Tim --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, Mark n9...@... wrote: Tim, Is this a business band thing they are looking at, or can a GMRS repeater be a solution? Mark - N9WYS -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of tahrens301 Sent: Wednesday, August 26, 2009 9:42 AM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Low Power VHF Repeater - Solar A friend of mine who is the foreman for a large ranch asked me about providing radio coverage. As there are a couple of hills (2000' AGL) around the ranch, coverage in some places would be spotty, so a repeater on one of the hills would be the best solution. However, there is no power available, so a solar/wind power solution would be necessary. (we get a lot of sun here!) I've done a couple of solar projects, but this needs to be pretty much commercial quality, so I was wondering if there is a commercial repeater available that would be a good candidate for solar power. I figure the RF power out could be 5 watts or less and still give good coverage throughout the ranch. Thanks, Tim Yahoo! Groups Links No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.409 / Virus Database: 270.13.67/2326 - Release Date: 08/25/09 18:07:00
[Repeater-Builder] Re: Low Power VHF Repeater - Solar
Hello Tim, We completed a Solar UHF GMRS repeater site this past May. Its been a huge success. We used a Kenwood 40 watt TKR-850 repeater and 2 100 watt solar panels. We started with 4 GMS batteries and they seem to support the system with plenty of amp hours to spare. You can go to our web site and review the repeater site with pictures. Look for ATL-575 solar site. www.NorthGeorgiaGMRS.com Feel free to contact me with any questions. wqfu...@northgeorgiagmrs.com Gary M. Beckstedt Sr --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, tahrens301 tahr...@... wrote: A friend of mine who is the foreman for a large ranch asked me about providing radio coverage. As there are a couple of hills (2000' AGL) around the ranch, coverage in some places would be spotty, so a repeater on one of the hills would be the best solution. However, there is no power available, so a solar/wind power solution would be necessary. (we get a lot of sun here!) I've done a couple of solar projects, but this needs to be pretty much commercial quality, so I was wondering if there is a commercial repeater available that would be a good candidate for solar power. I figure the RF power out could be 5 watts or less and still give good coverage throughout the ranch. Thanks, Tim
