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spincycle previously said:
Just to clarify for us non-HAM(yet) (hey! HAMyet! a new word!) folks, is a repeater a manned station, or is it an automated system set up by a private or governmental entity?
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shane4x4 previously said:
A repeater is an automated radio-relay system. It listens on X frequency, and transmits on Y frequency.
You setup your radio to transmit on X frequency (to the repeater) and listen on Y frequency. Repeaters are usually at very HIGH locations (such as Cheyenne Mtn here in Co Springs).
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Most repeaters are set up by individuals or local ham clubs. The only "government" ham repeaters are for dedicated RACES, ARES or other emergency uses which are very few and far between any more. Mostly because clubs and individuals have covered almost all of the populated areas around the US
The local favorite repeater around here is on Mount Pilchuck (WB7VYA 146.920- oe 123) and it is also a RACES repeater.
