[Idea for building Part 95 compliant repeater]

Thanks for the comments. 

 

Hank

[Idea for building Part 95 compliant repeater]

I am new to GMRS and have been looking to get or build a part 95 compliant repeater.  My build idea would use the following, would this make a compliant unit?

 

1. Part 95 Midland MXT115 (15 watt) or MXT400 (40 watt) mobile to server as the transmitter ($150 or $250 respectively)

2. HamTronics R306 UHF receiver (http://www.hamtronics.com/r306.htm) $230

3. HamGear ID-O-Matic controller (http://www.hamgadgets.com/ID-O-MATIC-IV) $40

4. Mobile imported band reject duplexer $125

 

Concept here is to use a Part 95 certified radio as the transmitter and then use low-cost items to complete the build.  Final price would depend on which mobile is used. $545 for 15 watts and 645 for 40 watts.

 

Comments welcomed.

 

 

 

 

[Vertex Standard VXR7000U]

I have heard that there is an International version of the programming software that permits access to the bandwidth but I have not seen it.

[Part 95 Repeaters]

Spoke with BridgeCom Systems and was advised theirs are only Part 90.

[Operator G1... Anyone have one?]

Yes - I have one.  I have the first one made.  What's your question(s)?

[Part 95 Repeaters]

Does anyone currently make a Part 95 certified repeater (with the exception of Ritron)?

[Where to start - setting up a repeater]

Thanks.  I have also been looking at the BridgeCom System repeaters.  Just need to get a few folks to chip in on the purchase.

[Where to start - setting up a repeater]

I have a great location for a repeater.  Now I just need to buy one.  I was looking at the Ritron Liberty repeater.

[Where to start - setting up a repeater]

Can you tell me what the rules are?  Do a need a repeater specific license?

[What are the rules for setting up a GMRS repeater]

I would like to setup a GMRS repeater.  Can someone tell me what the rules are?  Do I need a separate license from the FCC for the repeater?

[Where to start - setting up a repeater]

Thanks

[Question about simplex repeaters which have messaging capability]

Bill,

 

I was thinking about this too and asked the FCC because I was not sure of the rules.  The FCC told me simplex repeaters are not permitted in the GMRS.

[Where to start - setting up a repeater]

New to GMRS and I would like to setup a repeater.  Can someone tell me where to start (aside from buying the repeater)?

 

Thank you in advance.

 

Respectfully,

 

Hank / WQRC895

[Any experience with simplex repeaters like the Argent?]

I looked into simplex repeaters in the GMRS and was told by the FCC that they are not permitted.