5/24/2023 0 Comments Uhf portable repeater![]() ![]() ![]() It is a good idea to monitor a repeater for a while, contact the repeater operator, look for information about the repeater online or inquire with other hams before using a repeater extensively. Still, other repeaters may be designated specifically for extended rag chewing, yucking it up, and generally having fun on the air within the regulations of FCC Part 97. That is, the repeater operators wish to keep the repeater available for long-range communications of a more important nature than checking up on the health of your friend’s cat in the midst of an hour-long, idle chit-chat QSO. Operational Range :VHF & UHF 136-174Mhz / 450-480 Mhz5 Watts to 25 Watts with Low Current Draw (170ma) from a 12 Volt Source. ![]() For example, many wide area repeaters (repeaters that reach over a very wide range) may have a policy of priority-only traffic, or a “no rag chewing” policy. Some repeaters may have policies or rules established for its use. On-Air Protocols: Be aware that every FM repeater will have a community of regular operators who use it, and these communities tend to develop something of a personality for the repeater.
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