UHF repeater status
Submitted: Thursday, May 16, 2002 at 00:00
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Colin
http://www.exploroz.com.au/Interact/UHFRepeatersIndex.asp -- I notice that a lot of repeaters listed here have a 'unknown' status. Is there a more up-to-date list and/or a map of locations? Users can update the status and this would be helpful. I have a GME TX3200, is there a way of seeking a repeater in your vicinity ?
Reply By: Bob - Friday, May 17, 2002 at 00:00
Friday, May 17, 2002 at 00:00
Colin, I guess you're new to UHF so I'll just run through the basics.
Just go through channels 1-9 and press the transmit button for each. If there is a repeater in range you will get a brief signal immediately after releasing the button. You won't hear anything but the signal strength meter will register a brief incoming signal. Alternately, repeaters transmit their call
sign in morse code at intervals. If your radio is scanning it will pick these up. You've chosen the right brand!! I have the "top of the range" - the TX 4400 and it's a great set - out performs everything else on the market and I get some amazing distances with it!! The extra 20 channels on the TX 4400 (41-60) are the "cream on the cake" as they cover most police and emergency
services ... and even some taxi and bus
services in country areas.
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