How do I find repeaters in my area?
How do I find repeaters in my area?
How to Choose a Repeater
- Ask Local Hams. The first place to check for repeater recommendations is with local hams that are active on VHF/UHF FM.
- Check a Repeater Directory. The next place to look is in a repeater directory.
- Search The Internet.
- Listen.
- Making a Contact.
How do EchoLink repeaters work?
EchoLink allows licensed Amateur Radio stations to connect to one another over the Internet. You can access EchoLink either with a radio or a computer. If you are in range of an FM repeater or simplex station equipped with EchoLink, you can use DTMF commands from your radio to access the EchoLink network.
How far can a repeater transmit?
Repeaters within signal range of each other cannot transmit on the same frequency and PL tone without causing interference. Repeater range is roughly 25 miles. Areas of higher network usage require more repeaters than areas of less network usage in order to provide coverage for all operators and minimize interference.
How far can a HAM repeater reach?
If your signal bounces off of just one repeater, the range can get up to 50 miles. With a strong network of repeaters, a transmission could be daisy-chained to span the country. A repeater can’t receive and transmit at the same time on the same frequency, just like normal transceivers.
How often does a repeater have to identify?
every 10 minutes
You will also typically hear the repeater identify itself with either Morse Code tone patterns or by recorded or electronic voice ID at least every 10 minutes.
Can you just listen on EchoLink?
No listen-only access: No “SWL” (listen-only) access is permitted. EchoLink is a two-way system by design, and there is no mechanism to validate listen-only stations.
Does EchoLink work on a Mac?
EchoHam allows Amateur Radio operators to use the Echolink network from their iMac. You must be a licensed Amateur Radio operator to use this software. If you are new to the EchoLink system, after running EchoHam for the first time, please go to www.echolink.org/validation to validate your call sign.
Is EchoLink ham radio?
EchoLink is a computer-based Amateur Radio system distributed free of charge that allows radio amateurs to communicate with other amateur radio operators using Voice over IP (VoIP) technology on the Internet for at least part of the path between them.
What ham frequency can I use?
Common Ham Radio Repeater Channel Spacings and Offsets
| Band | Output Frequencies of Each Group (In MHz) |
|---|---|
| 440 MHz or 70 cm (local options determine whether inputs are above or below outputs) | 442 – 445 (California repeaters start at 440 MHz) |
| 447 – 450 | |
| 1296 MHz or 23 cm | 1282 – 1288 |
| 1290 – 1294 |
