upon obtaining my tech license, would it be ‘allowed’ to utilize a mobile unit with cross band repeater functionality to repeat the simplex transmissions of first responders picked up by the 40’ base antenna, simultaneously retransmitting over the 2 meter or 70 centimeter band for convenience using an ht to listen to both sides of comms? Considering simplex mode being used by dispatch, configure a cross band repeater with 40’ height clear of obstructions to retransmit transmissions from mobile units to a handheld? Hope this makes sense!
Dispatch simplex retransmitted on HAM bands
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I don't think so.
What you want is technically possible, but from the perspective of rules, it is forbidden.
As an alternative consider getting the audio you want into a computer. You could use a real radio or even a cheap (<$30) SDR and then use the PC to stream the audio to another device (using scanner feeding software), such as your cell phone. I've done this an it works great, with the only issue being a slight delay in the feed (a few seconds).
When you are around the home, you can get the stream to your phone on wifi, and on the cell network when out and about.
A simple diagram would be:
radio (SDR or real radio)->PC->streaming software->your device capable of receiving streams
Let us know if you need more help
As an alternative consider getting the audio you want into a computer. You could use a real radio or even a cheap (<$30) SDR and then use the PC to stream the audio to another device (using scanner feeding software), such as your cell phone. I've done this an it works great, with the only issue being a slight delay in the feed (a few seconds).
When you are around the home, you can get the stream to your phone on wifi, and on the cell network when out and about.
A simple diagram would be:
radio (SDR or real radio)->PC->streaming software->your device capable of receiving streams
Let us know if you need more help
@Jobsandham: The rest of 47 CFR 97.113 is worth a read.
Thank you, I figured it’s forbidden but I had trouble with wording to match with a rule if any. Appreciate it!!
I don’t have my license yet. I’m wanting to install a quad band mobile unit to act as a base with 30’ height using a TRAM 1480. REASON being HAM radio is unheard of here, the closest active repeater is about 35 miles from me. I have an Auilance HD1 HT BUT considering the 35miles, 30’ mast and 50W TXP, can I install base station (mobile) in advance for receiving until I get my tech license? The LAST thing I want is to pass, call sign in the database, legally aloud to transmit but no one to reach!! Thanks
And since my question about simplex dispatch on ham bands is forbidden, definitely looking into that option, thank you!!
For sure! Receiving is always legal.
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