First time repeater build.

[prcguy]

Fair. Unfortunately I don’t think you’re close to me. I’m at 19464

Your several long days of driving away. Somewhere near you is a roll of Heliax waiting to be picked up cheap.

 

[The_Hawk_Master]

Your several long days of driving away. Somewhere near you is a roll of Heliax waiting to be picked up cheap.

Do you have the listing? I think I saw that one. It’s on a spool and dose not have ends on it. If so how easy is it to put them on? What tools do I need to get.

 

[prcguy]

Do you have the listing? I think I saw that one. It’s on a spool and dose not have ends on it. If so how easy is it to put them on? What tools do I need to get.

I was implying that somewhere but nowhere specific is a roll of Heliax with your name on it. You can install most Heliax connectors with a box cutter knife, hacksaw, flat file and a pair of adjustable wrenches or maybe a pair of channel lock pliers. And for 1/2" a soldering gun for the center pin. Larger size Heliax has a hollow center conductor and the center pins screw in.

 

[The_Hawk_Master]

I was implying that somewhere but nowhere specific is a roll of Heliax with your name on it. You can install most Heliax connectors with a box cutter knife, hacksaw, flat file and a pair of adjustable wrenches or maybe a pair of channel lock pliers. And for 1/2" a soldering gun for the center pin. Larger size Heliax has a hollow center conductor and the center pins screw in.

I was searching online and found a RFS BA6312-1 antenna for sale. I know is says it’s 3dBd/5dBi and I was looking at a 9 dBd. But being that it is a commercial antenna vs a consumer grade one would it be better at my height. I want to say no because how low I am as it is.

 

[prcguy]

I was searching online and found a RFS BA6312-1 antenna for sale. I know is says it’s 3dBd/5dBi and I was looking at a 9 dBd. But being that it is a commercial antenna vs a consumer grade one would it be better at my height. I want to say no because how low I am as it is.

I have a couple of those. Never used them due to the low gain. You need higher gain for your situation.

 

[jeepsandradios]

I would love to find someone localish to me talk to and work with to make it right but I don’t currently so I am learning it my self. That is what the gmrs world is about learning and growing right? Not just give it to someone and have it done right just to do it. I want to learn and become self sufficient. And I feel the only way to do that is ask questions here where this is specialized and through guided trial and error.

Wireless Communications in Philly can help - 2905 Southampton Rd B, Philadelphia, PA 19154

 

[PCTEK]

I am curious.. Why would an individual put up a GMRS repeater that is going to be used by anyone in the area? It's not like one can charge for access? I understand how nice it is to have two-way radio comms with family, but the ROI is gonna catch up and bite you. I wish there was way to charge for such access. Is cell phone service not available in your area? Or is this a disaster preparedness project?

 

[mmckenna]

GMRS repeaters are private property and owners are permitted to charge users for access. Many use that as a way to offset site lease, upkeep, power, etc.

Some families don't mind the cost and enjoy using the radio. ROI can be a tough pill to swallow for some, especially if you don't have a free location to mount it.

 

[prcguy]

I am curious.. Why would an individual put up a GMRS repeater that is going to be used by anyone in the area? It's not like one can charge for access? I understand how nice it is to have two-way radio comms with family, but the ROI is gonna catch up and bite you. I wish there was way to charge for such access. Is cell phone service not available in your area? Or is this a disaster preparedness project?

I have two GMRS repeaters running for anyone to use and I don’t charge anything. As long as they are licensed and use their callsign.

 

[LISAS_AUDIO]

Id love to establish a commercial 2 way Bizz....maybe 25 watts....DVP crypto HT n Mobiles avail...i think it would fun in my old age LOL