GMRS - Simplex Repeater / Poor Man's Repeater overview.

[@brassmanbart5076]

Input and output on same frequency make it so you can use your frs radio, which won't do duplex.

[@MCTGMRS78009]

Great info!!! I will have to test it out!!!

[@sandmanxo]

Interesting setup. I may have to give that a try after my move and when I get some time. I'd ideally like something that could use a cheap sdr for receive and a mobile for transmit though. I also love the Potatoe Patch cup, I haven't been there in probably 20 years but looks like it's closed now.

[@MCTGMRS78009]

That's probably about how long ago I got that cup!!! LOL Let me know if you have any questions when you start your build, email me anytime, we're all here to help eachother!!! Good luck on the move!!!

[@rdsmith334]

Hey there neighbor! I live in Uvalde. Next time I’m rolling through the area I’ll key up and see if I can get in contact.

[@MCTGMRS78009]

FOR SURE! We'd love to hear from you!

[@SeptemberRain8888]

Very nice video thank you. I am preparing to set up same on 220mhz.

[@MCTGMRS78009]

Awesome! Let us know how it turns out.

[@SeptemberRain8888]

@@MCTGMRS78009 ok I will let you know. I wish I could afford a full repeater however this is the next best thing I believe.

[@SeptemberRain8888]

Yes I agree, I can't afford it either however we work with what we have!

[@dad108]

Great video. How did you program the reverse frequencies and can any handheld Gmrs radio do that?

[@MCTGMRS78009]

Thanks for watching! A GMRS radio should not be able to do that. But those good ol' Baofengs will. Lol

[@barrykelly2722]

Don't have GMRS license but I have HAM certification. I've heard (and it just might accidentally be true) that GMRS signals are dependent on line of sight. If that is true, the higher the antennas placement is, the better. I'm trying to put a repeater on a water tower but they always catch me when I'm almost at the top. So....good luck.

[@MCTGMRS78009]

Lol... We're currently up about 65 feet and the results are much better than the 35ish we were at prior. Trying to get plans to get around 100 feet up and that should work perfect for what we're needing. Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment!

[@matthewHizzle]

Maybe because higher modulation frequencies don’t travel as far as say 2 meter band. Some guys on long wave can hit people on the other side of the world with small batteries. Sometimes it just works out signals accidentally bounce off the atmosphere or objects and signals are good!

[@vitogriffin8902]

Everything above HF is line of sight.

[@stoveboltsix]

Very informative video. I'm going to do this setup as well using a Wouxun KG935G radio. Question, where would I find the patch cable from the radio to the amplifier? Thanks in advance.

[@MCTGMRS78009]

Check the listing for the amp... it comes with several cables. Let me know how it works after you get it up and running 👍

[@togeika]

I'm thinking one of those software repeaters or even just setting up with a base station antenna would let you know if you have a good antenna and a suitable location. Watching a half dozen videos at "The KZbin University", my first step will be to get an outside antenna and coax. I am semi-retired but work a seasonal job here in Minneapolis and am trying to connect from home which is about 3 miles away. Can you recommend an antenna? I just read that your Ed Fong didn't work for you. I'll search at your other videos. Thanks for the education!

[@MCTGMRS78009]

So the Ed Fong worked but definitely not as well as Harvest BC200. I think your current plan with that antenna will get you up and running perfectly!

[@rolandomota9836]

What's the range on the poormans repeater?

[@MCTGMRS78009]

Range will vary based on antenna height, antenna type, terrain and several other factors. We are currently getting about 30 mile radius with about 28 watt output on a 11db gain antenna. 📡

[@DavidHowland87]

I like your videos and you will get alot more subscribers because you have Interesting videos! I have been telling some of my GMRS friends and family to subscribe to your channel they will love the videos thanks and keep up the great work and thanks for all the info you have given we need all the info we can get with these radios lol have a blessed day!

[@MCTGMRS78009]

I truly appreciate your kind words!!! Subscribing to you NOW as well!!!

[@46camper50]

I thought SR-112 was just hook the radio up and set the frequency and when you transmit to the radio hooked to Sr-112 all you had to do be on same channel

[@MCTGMRS78009]

It can be that simple... we went a step further tho. Lol. All in all, it's kind the same.

[@bryand558]

I’ve been considering building something similar to this with an Ed fong. I know range varies with all the variables. But what kind of range did you see with the Ed fong and the amplifier? How high was the Ed fong? And did you have the regular j or his Collinear?

[@MCTGMRS78009]

Thanks for the comment & watching my videos!!! The range on the Ed Fong was a little less than what we currently have set up. The height of the antenna was about 34 feet. The issue I think we had was that in the schedule 20 pipe the sun would cause it to bow pretty bad and after about 8 months of the Texas heat it was permanently bent. We had his GMRS tuned collinear unit. Since taking it down, I gave it to another guy in our group to use at his place. Looking forward to hearing how your setup works - PLEASE keep up posted!!!

[@togeika]

@@MCTGMRS78009 I was thinking of an Ed Fong. Can you tell us what antenna you are using now?

[@melissasmess2773]

Midland just came out with an all in one repeater that's preprogrammed for gmrs channels, 73🤓

[@MCTGMRS78009]

I saw! 😉 Unfortunately down in my hilly area, the 10 watts wouldn't get us very far.

[@melissasmess2773]

@@MCTGMRS78009 You can use two Wouxun KG-1000G and a duplexer, programmed as a 40W repeater. Probably what I will install in the mountains but increased power doesn't mean much more performance because 400Mhz doesn't do that well around trees. Good luck!

[@MCTGMRS78009]

@Melissa’s Mess Very true! You can definitely tell a difference when those tree leaves get wet too! We're currently at 45 feet up and can get about 30 miles from the repeater with the hills here.

[@clydeosterhout1221]

That model of repeater has a pretty mixed reputation. How did it work for you?

[@MCTGMRS78009]

I honestly had no issues with it whatsoever. I was also very impressed with the battery standby!

[@andriesburger846]

Can i use my bafeng bf 1904 it is a 12 watt will it work on my radio

[@MCTGMRS78009]

Yes but you will need to use medium or low power. Putting more than 5 watts into the amplifier will fry it

[@MatthewNorton-q9m]

is it possible to make one that is a duplex instead of simplex repeater and link a voice recording with time date temperature weather and a voice followed by a i.d. station callsign

[@MCTGMRS78009]

Anything is possible but you're not going to be able to accomplish that with this equipment. This is a bare-bones basic poor man's repeater.

[@richardwesley3601]

So do you need a crossband setup to used the b-tech

[@MCTGMRS78009]

The way I have this set up, no. With the simplex repeater module you literally just plug and play, no real special settings needed on the radio.

[@andriesburger846]

Hi can you tell me did this repeater work good on the amplifite

[@MCTGMRS78009]

100%... it was kicking right under 40 watts with the amplifier ⚡️

[@shawnwade302]

Could the surecom sr112 be used to turn a KG1000 mobile radio into a gmrs simplex repeater?

[@MCTGMRS78009]

It depends on the headset & mic jack of the radio. Usually a K type connector is needed. Thanks for watching!

[@MCTGMRS78009]

You might be able to get an adapter if the radio doesn't have a K type connector.

[@onlythebestsound]

the kg1000 is programmed to use a second radio to create a 50 watt repeater by connecting the two radios together....check the manual on your kg1000

[@craws_ak]

What about a rt97 ran to a amp? Isnt that totally legit ? What about price comparison?

[@MCTGMRS78009]

The problem there is the Amp has to be tied in prior to the duplexer and is not as easy as it sounds.

[@craws_ak]

@@MCTGMRS78009 gotcha, hows it holding up?

[@geobeau7004]

how much range do you get with different wattage ?

[@MCTGMRS78009]

That really just depends... what kind of antenna do you have? How high is your antenna? What type of terrain is around you? What kind of line loss do you have?

[@geobeau7004]

@@MCTGMRS78009 Being equal......1 watt vs 5 watts same antenna, same height, etc etc

[@joecraft4409]

Cool. I just got a Retevis 9000 mobile radio. I’d like to see your setup some day. There is a new GMRS repeater located in Lakehills. ( I believe it used to be in Wharton’s Fock but sold and moved to Lakehills) I also have a Moto 1250. I wonder you’re repeater could reach Lakehills? WRFI 786. Joe

[@MCTGMRS78009]

You'll have to let me know how you like the new 9000! That's bad ass! Do you know if it's open to the public or private? And I will have to run up there to test to see if mine is reachable... the hills between here and there are pretty high.

[@MCTGMRS78009]

And YES... If you are ever down this way, let me know, you are more than welcome to stop by!!!

[@joecraft4409]

I believe the Lakehills repeater is open. I’m a General ham, live off 1283. I’ll get the particulars for you on that repeater here. My son lives in SA and has a repeater at his house. His is linked with several other GMRS repeaters from lavernia to Leon valley.

[@joecraft4409]

My buddy Bob Buck lives there in Medina (K5HRB) and he is a General as well but I don’t think he has a GMRS license. Bob works for the water dept there.

[@MCTGMRS78009]

That would be great... You are more than welcome to email me at any time! [e-mail]. Is your son part of the SA Net?

[@HighSpeedGolfCart]

what brand of amplifier are you using also what antenna are you using

[@MCTGMRS78009]

It's a VGC Verotelecom Model VR-P25 D.

[@HighSpeedGolfCart]

@@MCTGMRS78009 thank you, what antenna are you using

[@MCTGMRS78009]

We are currently using a 17 foot BRC HP-500. The base of the antenna is currently at 34 feet. We are fixing to install a new pole and get it up to 50 foot +. Very happy with this budget antenna to be honest.