WRAM368 Posted March 20, 2022 Report Share Posted March 20, 2022 Hello all. I am very interested in installing a new GMRS Repeater in Wallingford, VT and am looking for help/advise in best equipment to get as well as setup. Appreciate anything you can offer. Joe E Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoxCar Posted March 20, 2022 Report Share Posted March 20, 2022 Check out the information at www.repeaterbuilder.com. It will go a long way to answering any questions you may have, but the first question you need to answer is what do you intend for your repeater? Will it be a local resource for family and friends or will it be for general use? What, and how much area do you want to cover? Finally, are you ready to spend between $300 and $2000 for a repeater? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WRAM368 Posted March 20, 2022 Author Report Share Posted March 20, 2022 Family yes - open for public as well. (No secrets) and yes, have idea of $1,500 budget! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoxCar Posted March 21, 2022 Report Share Posted March 21, 2022 Get a used Part 90 Moto repeater and run it at no more than 75% of its rated power with an antenna mounted as high as possible. OffRoaderX 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OffRoaderX Posted March 21, 2022 Report Share Posted March 21, 2022 11 minutes ago, BoxCar said: Get a used Part 90 Moto repeater and run it at no more than 75% of its rated power with an antenna mounted as high as possible. ^ THIS... I picked up a used Vertex 7000 for around $500 - it came with a duplexer that I had to pay to have tuned, but you can find them (or something similar) cheaper without a duplexer (then you'll need to buy a duplexer).. It works great and is designed to operate 24/7, in a wide variety of conditions/temperatures.. The thing is a workhorse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrBombay Posted March 22, 2022 Report Share Posted March 22, 2022 On 3/20/2022 at 5:53 PM, WRAM368 said: Hello all. I am very interested in installing a new GMRS Repeater in Wallingford, VT Please LMK when you get set up, I'm down in Jaffrey NH, would fun to try and connect via Keene NH Repeater. Try. I have couple buddies in Windsor VT too who would be interested in connecting via GMRS repeaters too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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