Nice... I'm considering approaching a local repeater owner about linking to the GMRS Network. I've looked at the "Linking Bundle" but that's as far as I've taken it. I'd like to be a lot more informed about the requirements, benefits, cost, etc. before I approach him, including information I need from him about his equipment, etc. that I'll need. I know I'll need to know his repeater setup, which make/model radios, etc. What else? He's also working on adding another mountain-top repeater in the area so maybe that would be a good time to consider linking. I'm also totally unclear on how to use the network. I see it's required to have 'access' to a linked repeater but not sure what that entails.. do I have to be within radio range of the linked repeater, i.e. in Las Vegas to access the linked LV repeater? Thanks.