

See these very informative videos below from K7AGE, Randy.Ī video is worth a thousand words! 3 Parts and a must see! (About 10 to 11 minutes each) Here's a simple block diagram of a repeater below: You take advantage of the repeater's higher elevation to increase yourĮffective transmitting and receiving coverage versus your mobile or Station you are talking to with a far greater range and coverage area! A repeater "gets out" your signal and receives the Transmitted and received signals to much higher levelsĮlectronically using large, very efficient high gain antennas, low lossįeedlines and a transmitter and receiver that is rated for heavy orĬontinuous duty. Repeater systems are used to "transfer" your Height with respect to the radio horizon and rf attenuating

Mobile or hand held transceiver, has a limited range due to it's antenna It's nothing more than a "dumb electronic machine" with Re-transmits what it receives on another frequency at exactly What is a Repeater and Why is it Needed, and How Does It Work?Ī two-way radio system that receives on one frequency, then Properly and is written with the NEW HAM in mind for one of
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How to Use Amateur (Ham Radio) Repeaters by N4UJWĪrticle will help the New Ham to be more at home on repeatersĪnd understand the operation and procedures on Ham Radio Repeaters.Ĭontains a basic description of a ham radio repeater, how to use it

How to Use Amateur (Ham Radio) Repeaters- A New Ham's Guide
