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radio repeaters (and how to use them)

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what is a radio repeater
Radio repeaters take low-power signals and amplify them to transmit over longer distances. They’re usually situated in high-altitude locations to allow the radio signal to travel as far as possible, such as this antenna on a mountaintop.
(Image: Thimo Pedersen @ Unsplash)

introduction

  • radio repeaters are radio receivers/transmitters that allow radio communications over hills, mountains, and other geographical obstacles
  • repeaters are typically privately owned, and require permission to use
  • gmrs radios are easier to use with repeaters, though you can also program baofeng uv-5r’s to use them

getting started

How To Use A GMRS Repeater – How To Find A Repeater, AND GMRS Repeater Rules AND Etiquette (NotaRubicon)

Baofeng UV-5R: Add CTCSS and DCS Codes & Tones On The Keypad And Connect To & Talk On A Repeater (NotaRubicon)