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How do Hams know if there is a repeater station locally? May 03, 2023
The role of the repeater in two-way radios is to increase the communication distance of the radios. When the distance between two radios exceeds the range of the radio signal, the radio will not receive an effective signal, requiring the use of a repeater. The repeater, also known as a relay station or forwarding station, is an essential equipment in the field of specialized mobile communication. The purpose of the repeater is to forward and amplify signals for increasing the communication distance and expanding the signal coverage range.

So, how do Hams know if there is a repeater station locally?

Firstly, the best way is to ask local amateur radio enthusiasts because as veterans, they surely know many repeaters. Of course, if you use DMR digital radios, contacting the administrator of the local repeater is necessary, and you need their help to obtain an ID.

Secondly, you can search online, using keywords such as "amateur radio repeater in XX city," "radio repeater list," etc. Additionally, some professional websites provide repeater lists.




Lastly, there's a very effective way, which is to listen to different frequencies to find a repeater, or scanning frequency. Most two-way radios can search for surrounding radio frequencies. If searching for a repeater, it's effortless, but if searching for the frequency of the surrounding handheld radio, it should be ensured that the radio is always in communication. Most repeater stations are quiet most of the time, making them difficult to find. Repeater stations are busier in the evenings and at night and are even busier on weekends than during weekdays.


It should be noted that if using digital two-way radios and digital repeaters, the repeater query function on the device may need to be turned on to find surrounding repeaters. Also, it's necessary to understand the rules for using repeaters in one's frequency band and comply with the regulations regarding frequency and usage guidelines.

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