To talk to a friend, simplex (no repeater) and a tall antenna may work for them.
From: BVARC on behalf of Jimmy Vance via BVARC
Sent: Monday, June 8, 2020 11:49 AM
To: bvarc@bvarc.org
Cc: Jimmy Vance
Subject: Re: [BVARC] Non-coordinated crossband repeater
Cross band repeat aren't really done in pairs per se. Generally you set
your dual band mobile radio to access a 2m repeater and use the UHF side
of the radio in a simplex fashion with an HT to cross band through your
mobile to increase the range of your HT.
In Texas the UHF areas set aside
Texas had, not sure if they are still there after the VHF FM Society has
been changing things without membership voting on it, allocated several
crossband pairs for such use.
In any case, TSQ should be use to prevent lock up and interference. As well
as lowest power needed...typical ham rigs
