If these types of stations aren't permitted, how are repeaters linked
together on 2-meters, so wider areas can be covered? I know some times
repeaters link together for nets and the like, aren't they technically doing
the same thing, or are the rules different then?
73's
Kb9lwj
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Subject: Re: accessible cross-link solution?


> HI folks,
>
> TOm'
> s right about not using 2 meters for this.,  Such a station is an
> auxiliary station and is not permitted in the two meter band.
>
> If I recall correctly look around 97.105, might be wrong, looked it up
> a few months ago for somebody else but don't have time to look it up
> right now.
>
> For a base rig I understand that the Kenwoods such as the one the
> folks call the blue light special will do this.  HOwever you have to
> monitor the output of your chosen repeater using your ht but can
> transmit into your remote base.  IT's not a back and forth repeater as
> in transmit into it on 70 cm and come out on two then when you're
> listening it transmits on 70 cm and listens on two.  THat's not
> permitted and rather tough for the radio to do.
>
> IT's a crossband repeater, that's what you're after.  YOu can also
> figure that you identify it when you identify your portable station.
>
> 73 de nf5b
>
>
>
> Richard Webb
>
> Electric Spider Productions
> "They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary
> safety deserve neither liberty nor safety."
>
> --- Benjamin Franklin, NOvember 1755 from the
> Historical review of Pennsylvania
>
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