With the exception of simplex repeaters which are not as popular.A repeater receives a signal at its input frequency and transmits at a different frequency.
With the exception of simplex repeaters which are not as popular.A repeater receives a signal at its input frequency and transmits at a different frequency.
Yaesu is a great radioLooking a these. Anyone have experience with these? Comments?
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Look into meshtasticCan you provide a brief explanation of a linked system?
I briefly researched it, but the hands-on info on how to connect, etc. I didn't find.
Repeater, links, not sure how all that is related.
(obviously not an operator but am interested in learning more)
Thanks for the info. I have never heard of anyone getting busted.Yes, it's usually a heavy fine. From what I understand (which is very little), they tend to be doing something blatantly wrong and disruptive to incur the wrath of the FCC (more so, other ham operators who are the ones who usually contact the FCC).
Good looking outI witnessed the problems of using Beofang radios operating on a MURS frequency recently during a training exercise at Camp Shelby. The amount of disruption from others, using a MURS frequency, made it necessary to use alternate frequencies. While I don't know the power level being used, the interference was almost certainly from outside the boundaries of the military installation.
Thank youMURS transmission on a Baofeng is technically illegal, unless it's a FCC licensed Baofeng MURS. Same for FRS and GMRS.
I agree with you on a time when laws on this subject won't matter. I am one of several in my circle that have these to coordinate movement to "The Alamo" when needed. We have all procrastinated on SOMEONE getting a license to register them so they would work with any repeaters left operating.I guess it depends on what you define as SHTF. Under my definition, most laws wouldn't be worth the paper they're written on. In that case, I wouldn't worry too much about FFC regs. I'd worry more about not dying.
The chances of functioning repeaters at such a time is about the same for functioning cell phones.I agree with you on a time when laws on this subject won't matter. I am one of several in my circle that have these to coordinate movement to "The Alamo" when needed. We have all procrastinated on SOMEONE getting a license to register them so they would work with any repeaters left operating.
No Democrat has beenNot advocating for doing something illegal, just a question. Has anyone ever been charged or convicted for using a radio without a license?
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In some areas, they have repeaters on top of hospitals and on towers shared with fire and law enforcement, so those would hopefully still have power.Like others have said, in a true SHTF, a license isn’t going to matter and the possibility of downed repeaters is about the same as downed cell phone towers.
S2 Underground did a pretty good video...Look into meshtastic
I forget the guy's name, but he did a great video on YouTube about it.
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Unlike the cell phone towers, most repeaters are operated by ham clubs with limited funds and abilities to make quick repairs.I’ve got a couple of MURS handhelds just because there aren’t as many people using those frequencies. Also got a GMRS license not too long ago. Still need to get the radios. A CB I think would be good for Mobil coms. Like others have said, in a true SHTF, a license isn’t going to matter and the possibility of downed repeaters is about the same as downed cell phone towers.
You're not wrong, but the difference isn't extreme. I've done multiple tests switching between Baofeng and Yaesu while talking to someone and when queried they couldn't tell the difference.The output on these radios may be less than claimed and the audio isn't equal to the more expensive radios.
They have more like a 1-2 mile range just talking handheld to handheld. You can make a simple antenna and raise it in the air to get better range.I would like to find out the easiest way to get it to be more than 5 mile walki-Talki.
...or just program your Baofeng for FRS. You're not going to bother anyone doing so.If you need SHTF practice on radio get it on FRS
Oh yeah, but they have to be a serious nuisance on the ham or public bands for them to care. Interfering on government or commercial channels get much more attention.as anyone ever been charged or convicted for using a radio without a license?
I have a ft-70d. Nice little radio. Harder to program than the Baofengs. If you don't already have people in your area using the Fusion digital mode I would skip it.Anyone have experience with these? Comments?
Ham radios aren't registered. Each individual operator is required to be licensed.We have all procrastinated on SOMEONE getting a license to register them so they would work with any repeaters left operating.
Much higher actually. Many people that operate repeaters are preppers and focused on emergency comms.The chances of functioning repeaters at such a time is about the same for functioning cell phones.
You would need a pair for a duplex setup, but could use a single one for a simplex repeater. I have never talked on a simplex repeater before, but a friend of mine set one up at his church a few years ago.There are a number of mobile HAM radios that will function as cross-band repeaters, meaning they receive on one band and transmit on another; usually 2m and 70cm. These might be used in SHTF.
It is possible to set up a Baofeng as a cross-band repeater, or a pair of Baofengs as a same band repeater, but it is easier to just buy something more capable and with more power.
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There are several repeaters that have green power (solar/battery) as primary or secondary sources now.In some areas, they have repeaters on top of hospitals and on towers shared with fire and law enforcement, so those would hopefully still have power.