I would keep in mind that a hand held it probably not going to be
putting out the power you expect. More like about 3 watts. If
there is a fair amount of transmit time, the radio will probably
over heat.
Why would it? ". . . occupies the entire repeater right?". I
think before you get any more carried away with all of this ". . .
owner so they will probably let me use it." you need to be sure.
If someone was just planning to use my repeater for something like
this without asking FIRST, the answer will probably be "NO" and
stay that way. Most of us with repeaters have put a lot of time
and expense into the repeater, not counting getting the site. Put
your cart behind the horse.
Mick - W7CAT
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From: "K7CFO"
To:
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Sent: Sunday, July 24, 2022 10:32:39 AM
Subject: Re: [d-rats] Recommended Radios for EMCOM deployment
> I have ebay set to alert me.? ?Seems many want to sell their
used ones for $325+ which seems crazy.? I'll find some sub $200.?
Also found battery eliminators for $20-$29 so that will be nice
when buying used.
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> My plan is to take a plastic cutting board and mount a radio,
battery, maybe even extend the interface cable so the port on the
radio doesn't break, easy 2" telescopic pole from harbor freight,
UHF Yagi, and some coax.? ?Deploy in minutes and have a full
D-Rats network setup in 1-2 hours in just about any terrain.
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> There is also a d-star B module repeater in my area.? ?I
haven't done that part yet and I think D-Rats occupies the entire
repeater right?? I know the owner so they will probably let me use
it.? If you have advice on that please let me know thanks.
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