TWRS-68 - An Introduction to Repeaters

We talk about the basic concept of radio repeaters. We also review the Baofeng UV-5R High Capacity 3800mAh Battery.

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Topic Discussion 1:31
We talk about radio repeaters. We'll learn what they are, how they are used and how to find a GMRS or amateur radio repeater in your area. Resources discussed include the Desktop and the Pocket editions of the ARRL Repeater Directory.

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Product Review 20:23
Today we review the Baofeng UV-5R High Capacity 3800mAh Battery. We also discuss the new Baofeng UV-5R Ham Radio Starter Kit and the Wouxun KG-UV920P-A Mobile/Base Station Ham Radio Starter Kit

Questions and Answers 32:02
Questions from readers of our Two Way Radio Blog and members of the Two Way Radio Forum.

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Wrap up and Close 38:26
Send in your comments and questions for Danny, Anthony and Rick to show[at]buytwowayradios.com. Feedback on this and other topics will be read by the hosts and included in future episodes of the show. Visit us at www.twowayradioshow.com!

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2 Comments

Suspicious Mind

April 7 2019 at 9:17 pm

Isn't a fundamental aspect given short shrift here, that the usual limitation is the effective transmission range of the handheld, to the repeater? If it has a high antenna/position it may extend the range a bit, but the essence of a repeater is it is going to greatly extend the signal range by its transmission power and location. Your unit may pick up that repeater signal, but not come close to responding unless there is another repeater in range of your little wimpy unit's transmission range. The triple digit ranges would require multiple repeaters in a row synced to the same frequencies, and with the end repeaters close to the handhelds.

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Gregg Kerlin

October 19 2018 at 7:43 pm

You fail to mention the BTECH GRMS V1, Dual Band, HAM channel monitoring, repeater capable, detachable antenna, programmable monitoring (Chirp) and best of all, $56 per radio. Put that in your table on HTs with repeater capability. Us it and its great.

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Suspicious Mind

April 7 2019 at 9:17 pm

Isn't a fundamental aspect given short shrift here, that the usual limitation is the effective transmission range of the handheld, to the repeater? If it has a high antenna/position it may extend the range a bit, but the essence of a repeater is it is going to greatly extend the signal range by its transmission power and location. Your unit may pick up that repeater signal, but not come close to responding unless there is another repeater in range of your little wimpy unit's transmission range. The triple digit ranges would require multiple repeaters in a row synced to the same frequencies, and with the end repeaters close to the handhelds.

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Gregg Kerlin

October 19 2018 at 7:43 pm

You fail to mention the BTECH GRMS V1, Dual Band, HAM channel monitoring, repeater capable, detachable antenna, programmable monitoring (Chirp) and best of all, $56 per radio. Put that in your table on HTs with repeater capability. Us it and its great.

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