Prepping - Build a Baofeng Repeater

[@dougofford6567]

Could you please explain in more detail exactly how the 3 wires are crossed over.

[@theorlandoprepper]

This will do it, kzbin.info/www/bejne/fXa9h5d6ga-DrNk

[@brianh4234]

Just came across this video and I enjoyed it, subscribed and gave it a thumbs up. I hope you do a video for adding a solar panel to charge the batteries on these handhelds as this would be a great addition to my quiver when shtf. Thanks.

[@theorlandoprepper]

Thanks for the sub. I have been considering doing a video attaching a small solar panel, so I guess I should just go ahead and do it.

[@Slade677]

This is a great video. I bought the Baofeng-type interface cable and I had the same problem as you, with the radios constantly transmitting. I made your cable and now it works perfectly. I bought a BTech amplifier and I'm eager to hook that up and see what it will do. But antennas are everything, and I have 2 Ed Fong antennas about 50 ft in a tree. That increases the range of the repeater enormously. Anyway, thanks for the great video!

[@theorlandoprepper]

Thank you for watching. I'm glad it helped you out.

[@Wiscooutdoors608]

Great video sir. looking at building a repeater to keep stationary at a 2/3 point between mine, and a buddies house (total distance between houses is 30 miles. My house to repeater location is 20 miles, repeater location to my buddies house is 10 miles. We may have both radios plugged into 24/7 as we have power we can use at our half way site. If we decide to put a secondary repeater along the 30 mile line at some point, we will use a solar charge to power it. thanks for all the information.

[@theorlandoprepper]

Happy to help out. Thanks for watching.

[@Mike-ci6md]

What is the range of the repeater antenna that you built???

[@TexasRaider1122]

Awesome video, Thank you for sharing this.

[@irvingzebedeegaddi4883]

Well said loud and clear Ur the man that's what I like easy peasy

[@theorlandoprepper]

Thanks for watching

[@MichelleJ..]

TFS. My husband is starting to get into the radios so I showed this to him.

[@theorlandoprepper]

Thanks for watching

[@tamijo69]

My brother in law has my radio, he's programming it for me. He says there is a repeater here in my neck of the woods.

[@theorlandoprepper]

What area do you live in?

[@tamijo69]

@@theorlandoprepper Apopka area

[@HunteroftheHamptons]

Great info! Thanks

[@theorlandoprepper]

Thanks for watching

[@theorlandoprepper]

be sure to watch the wiring demonstration I did to make it easier, kzbin.info/www/bejne/fXa9h5d6ga-DrNk

[@1000MileVision]

good job duplex radio repeater

[@jackparker6472]

Excellent video. I want to try to dismember a couple radios and make 1 total unit to cut down on weight then use a drone to get the system booted up a few hundred feet directly above my position to really reach out. Any thoughts on this? Has anyone tried to do this? You probably only need 1 power supply so that can cut down on plenty of weight. I don't know what the payload of the drone is but it would be a short flight to make contact and convey a message.

[@theorlandoprepper]

Very interesting idea. I'm not really very good with building electronic components, but I would sure like to know how this turns out if you do it. You could make a lot of money with something like that. Thanks for watching.

[@neil08965]

Sent and email then I have the wires done as you do (with the correction) when I talk on my radio to test the repeater tadios light up as they should I get 3 to 5 seconds of silence as a response followed by my Rodgers tone. Yes vox is on yes rec volume is up. Plugs are seated correctly I'm lost. Should I just buy the little box thing that amazon has?

[@theorlandoprepper]

If the direct connection with the wires does not work, the junction box will not work either. Check the email that I sent you about the programming. Thanks for watching.

[@Anthony-oh6sl]

thanks sir hope your doing well

[@theorlandoprepper]

thanks for watching

[@johnrigler7271]

Thanks. Very helpful.

[@theorlandoprepper]

Thanks for watching

[@johnrigler7271]

@@theorlandoprepper I just have bought a Baufeng BF-F8HP and am studying for my tech. license. I am hoping to get a Ford Transit Van soon and work as a parts distributer in Texas. I am interested in CW and Web3/Blockchain integration.

[@Dedediagola]

I really liked it, I will have to try it

[@theorlandoprepper]

Thanks for watching

[@davidthorpe7512]

Thx Sir

[@thebillo313]

Nice job, keep it simple.

[@g4wwk-k2f]

TX antenna less than 12inches from the RX in an unscreened box what could go wrong? My advice use a 5Meter long 3.5mm stereo extension lead and a 2.5mm one to be able to put at least 5 Meters distance between the two, with vertical distance better

[@theorlandoprepper]

Not sure why yours wouldn't work close together. I never had that problem. Glad you worked it out. Thanks for watching.

[@jasonbrown467]

only one antenna is tx, the other is rx

[@joshuachambliss8297]

Great video

[@theorlandoprepper]

Wiring demo: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fXa9h5d6ga-DrNk

[@pixelbucket8884]

I tried this with a similar cable to the one you've pointed people to in the comments and have had no luck. I've seen other people mention that a cable with a ground on it just keys the radio constantly and that's what happened to me.

[@theorlandoprepper]

Did you cut the wire and cross the colors? It works for me and I have heard from many others that followed this video and had success.

[@pixelbucket8884]

@@theorlandoprepper I did not. I built my own mono cable with the colors crossed, and it sort of worked, the 2.5mm wasn't very good and made poor contacts.

[@theorlandoprepper]

@@pixelbucket8884 maybe that's the problem.

[@davebostic12]

Can’t get tx radio to stop transmitting?

[@theorlandoprepper]

Double check your wiring and make sure the VOX is off on all radios except the transmitting radio on the repeater.

[@onsiteuncut1232]

I've been playing with this for days and I'm struggling here. Can you give me the formula for using frequencies 465.625 as the TX and 460.625 for the RX? I can't seem to comprehend what radio needs to be what and I'm about to drown myself in a toilet trying to figure this out. 🙃

[@theorlandoprepper]

Sorry, just now seeing this. If you are still having trouble shoot me an email, [e-mail], and I will be glad to help you out.

[@ericblair3009]

Good job!!

[@theorlandoprepper]

Thanks for watching. Hope it helps you out.

[@olegsakharov7225]

Great video!

[@theorlandoprepper]

Thanks for watching

[@barrykelly2722]

Liked. The magic trick to fabricate a Harbor Freight 30 cal can out of thin air was awesome. Love your final comments. KO4EMH

[@theorlandoprepper]

Thanks for watching. KT4DXN

[@Loristhriftykitchenpantyr]

what an awesome idea!!!!! Thanks for sharing :)

[@theorlandoprepper]

thanks for watching

[@thewiielf233c]

is it bad i kind of want to build a network of these and power them all off solar

[@theorlandoprepper]

Not really. That can be done very easily. Get the extended life batteries with the 3.5mm charging port and a small solar panel. Split the charging cable and run a jack to each battery, and bingo. Thanks for watching.

[@michaelobrien6879]

Thanks for the video

[@theorlandoprepper]

Thanks for watching. Join us tonight at 8:PM if you can.

[@blueskyhorse1]

You made a great video. I would like to know if you are using VOX on the transmitting radio. The process of keying the transmitter has been a point of uncertainty for me. I would also like to know if you tested your system in the UHF - 70 cm range. Other KZbin videos on this subject have stated that the two radios need to be up to 30 feet apart to prevent the transmitting radio from overpowering the receive radio Apparently your system has no problem with this, at least in the VHF - 2 meter range. I will be duplicating your system soon, using Baofeng UV-5RTP radios along with ABBREE SMA-Female Dual Band 144/430Mhz Foldable CS Tactical Antennas. I am also curious if you have thought about putting some type of power bank into the ammo can to provide additional power to the transmitting radio. I assume that the transmitting radio would use up its power first. The extended Baofeng battery has a side input for charging it, although I have not actually tested this function yet. Using the handle of the ammo can to hoist the unit up into a higher position is brilliant. Once more though, my compliments on a great video.

[@theorlandoprepper]

Thanks for watching the video, and I'm glad it helped you out. Yes, you do have to have the VOX on, on the transmitting radio. I tested my system on 2m, 70cm, and GMRS channels and it work on all frequencies. As for powering the box, I am going to use Velcro to attach a small solar panel and connect it to the charging port on the extended life batteries. That should keep it charged up indefinitely should the need arise.

[@agonbojaxhiu7291]

My wire colors are green/ red one side and green/white how to exactly wire up this ? Please any chance to help me

[@theorlandoprepper]

You should have 3 wires. If you only have two wires on each side it will not work.

[@u.s.homeinspectionservices7358]

great vid ! can you send me the info on that wire between the two baofeng please? thank you !

[@theorlandoprepper]

Thanks for watching. Amazon affiliate link: amzn.to/49LO4da

[@Robert-cd5zr]

Have you noticed any interference by opting not to set it up as a cross-band repeater?

[@theorlandoprepper]

I had to do the crossover to make it work. If you have an easier way to do, please let me know. I'll be happy to pass it on to others. Thanks for watching.

[@crisservin3106]

Gonna have to start calling u Inspector Gadget 😆

[@theorlandoprepper]

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[@sivartsivart7955]

I am interested in making a Repeater now for my GMRS radios. Sir the cables you used to daisy chain the two radios are they just Mic wires.?

[@theorlandoprepper]

Yes, just a simple audio cable. But like I pointed out in the video, you have to do a crossover within the cable for it to work. Plus, there are two different sizes on each end of the cable; 2.5 mm into the top hole of the receiving radio, and 3.5 mm in the bottom hole of the transmitting radio. www.ebay.com/itm/271530725067?hash=item3f387e0ecb:g:sTcAAOSwvGVa0GfU&amdata=enc%3AAQAHAAAA4CEPyulAr99e1At5OLQLiOIdgIY%2FuG02ZrsIyfAzDdY0Mvzqr9Jj6Fx4niUyZ7KCYqjTSN030OZTlb8tKi10lPwT%2FQADqf8oRfxdwQj3MddTtcvQG3duGyBnCLqlaxvb1%2BQaYnUzbKYnCw0wnmX%2BCEMacB2OLj2sq%2FHlnhy8g%2FsHy5r0GGZofsx5o3ArsczVBybBQiDZUl51U%2B4V3CMWYwSekdjD%2F1OfEvUT2PRJNNmna8gKJP271Ugh3qaeiizQw%2Ff798MQsZBTZMkTbep5qVvJWYU9TSqeRlSxWIHO39Ww%7Ctkp%3ABFBMjI_TrbBh

[@sivartsivart7955]

Thank you kindly. I enjoyed your videos. And thanks for keeping it simple really helps

[@pilotmedic]

So if you use the first adapter you show, is the programing the same??

[@theorlandoprepper]

Yes, the connection doesn't matter. I didn't use the first one because I couldn't get it to work properly. I tried 3 different ones, and none of them worked correctly.

[@JohnMackay-kn3rl]

Preppers would be better off with 11 meters SSB citizen band radio. No license and no repeater needed. Thousands of miles range

[@theorlandoprepper]

Absolutely. Thanks for sharing.

[@JimSaemann]

I'm curious... why cut the cable and switch the wires? I've seen other videos where they do not change the wiring and it works fine.

[@theorlandoprepper]

I tried it without cutting the wire and it didn't work, but that may be a result of having a two-post connector kind of wire. Once I reversed the current in the wire, it worked perfectly. Thanks for watching.

[@JimSaemann]

@The Orlando Prepper OK thanks. I ordered 2 cables, so I'll try it both ways. I tried this method with a 3-conductor (stereo) cable and it only worked from about 100 feet away. I'll keep trying.

[@mdc21787]

You’re the first to comment on the range of these repeaters. 5 miles is pretty solid, be very interested to see a quick 2 min video on 2 miles away from east to west with repeater in the middle, 3 miles, 4 miles, 5 miles etc.

[@theorlandoprepper]

@@mdc21787 Good idea. I'll see if I can get that put together.

[@JimSaemann]

What range have you achieved with this setup? I've been working on a similar project. But I only get about 100 feet away and I can still hear a carrier but no audio after that distance. I ordered 2 of the mono cables you suggested, and will try reversing the wires on one.

[@theorlandoprepper]

I haven't tried to max out the range, but they worked well at about 5 miles, with a radio east and another west of the repeater. It was lifted into a tree by rope to get it above the homes in the area. The audio was very clear at that range.

[@j1w2t3]

good video I subscribed to your channel too

[@theorlandoprepper]

Thank you and welcome aboard.

[@mastercontrol2461]

what size ammo can is that,12626 or 12629 ? or neither? nice setup :-), what are the dimensions?

[@theorlandoprepper]

Thanks for watching. Here is one from amazon, but you can pick them up at almost any sporting goods store. www.amazon.com/Plano-Ammunition-Field-Storage-Green/dp/B004W3WC84/ref=sr_1_2?crid=I8TB2EZ9NYBR&keywords=plano+ammo+can&qid=1673959359&sprefix=plan+ammo+can%2Caps%2C94&sr=8-2

[@BrianSmith01]

Gonna try this

[@theorlandoprepper]

Thanks for watching

[@andriesburger846]

Hi tell me did you use the same channels

[@theorlandoprepper]

Yes, I use the frequencies demonstrated in the video, plus a few others.

[@halmakis781]

hi i have a question is the cable mono or stereo? I mean the plug

[@theorlandoprepper]

Stereo, three post. It has 2 black rings.

[@halmakis781]

@@theorlandoprepper have 2 wires inside them or 3?

[@theorlandoprepper]

@@halmakis781 3, they all need to be crossed.

[@theorlandoprepper]

@@halmakis781 Cut them, hook the red to the black on the opposite side, then cut the white and connect it to the red and black on the opposite side.

[@halmakis781]

@@theorlandoprepper Ok, thank you very much

[@ChrisSeaman]

Mine will not transmit just receive

[@theorlandoprepper]

Is the VOX turned on on the transmitting radio? If it is, check the programed settings on both radios.

[@ChrisSeaman]

@@theorlandoprepper I did I think it’s my cable I bought I need to get another it doesn’t even active the txt radio

[@theorlandoprepper]

@@ChrisSeaman maybe this will help: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fXa9h5d6ga-DrNk

[@DJ_BRANDO]

I got a question I have a 5 watt and a 8 watt baofeng uv5r and a BaoFeng UV-S9 Plus 8W High Power Tri-Power Ham Two Way Radio I would like to use the 5watt as the receiver what frequency do I need to set that on? I’m still trying to follow your video but I don’t understand.

[@theorlandoprepper]

The frequency as shown in the video. the wattage or radio make makes no difference, as long as they are set as shown.

[@DJ_BRANDO]

@@theorlandoprepper ok cool thanks I’ll try to set it up tomorrow I have that k-head repeater box that I’m using I’ll try to figure it out tomorrow

[@theorlandoprepper]

@@DJ_BRANDO if you have any problems, let me know. I'm happy to help out.

[@DJ_BRANDO]

@@theorlandoprepper great thanks

[@DJ_BRANDO]

@@theorlandoprepper hey how are you? I just got done trying the walkie-talkies and I couldn’t get it for some reason I couldn’t hear out of one of them I’m not sure if I had them set right

[@andriesburger846]

And how far did you work it

[@theorlandoprepper]

The repeater works great for a 5 mile radius, so 2.5 miles away in any direction. However, I live in Florida where the terrain is flat. You may not get that range if there are tall buildings or landscape between the field radios and the repeater.

[@zayndevries2790]

Its ZR3VO Zayn thanks for video going to try it out

[@theorlandoprepper]

You can do it 👍. Thanks for watching.

[@caroleemoreno8086]

So if you just use the vox fuction on the Tx radio then you wouldn't have to modify the cable to a crossover cable?? I've seen people do this using the vox function and there was no need to modify the cable between the two radios.

[@theorlandoprepper]

Try it and see if it works. If it does, I would appreciate it if you would let me know. If it doesn't, then cross the wires. Thanks for watching.

[@caroleemoreno8086]

@@theorlandoprepper Ok, I will let you know how it works out. Appreciate the video!

[@craig4831]

Good and simple, just be aware that a duplex repeater needs to be registered. A simplex repeater does not, but in a SHTF most rules may be suspended.

[@davidt4102]

Cool!

[@Knarf14]

Antennas so close to each other

[@theorlandoprepper]

They are on different frequencies, so no problem.

[@edwardfletcher7790]

Please use the camera to show the work next time....🙄

[@theorlandoprepper]

This should help: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fXa9h5d6ga-DrNk

[@lanzecki]

If civilization ends, would you really want to let anyone know you are alive out there? You don't need to cut and modify the cable. Just turn the VOX setting down to around 3. Think about using proper antenna's.

[@theorlandoprepper]

I'll try that. Thanks for watching.

[@ArkansasLivin]

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[@simonlinser8286]

does anyone ever think about the fact that if we use all this Chinese technology, that it can be hacked, and they could sell those hacks to anybody. it might be a computer, but if it's a receiver could there be a signal that if the device receives it it makes it inoperable, or something? i just wonder sometimes. idk enough about it so im sure there's ways to know if that's possible, but we already know every single computer has 2 hardware backdoors, one for the Chinese and one for the US gov...

[@mastercontrol2461]

sad ham? lol

[@jimboslam]

They're not computers. They're analog radios. They can't be "hacked". They're cheap and mass produced. I'd be more worried about domestic three letter agencies hacking and spying on us. Like they are. Especially in major cities using areal surveillance and directional finding for broadcast from radios just like these.

[@pep729]

I wouldn't sweat it. An emp will shut the whole thing down anyway. And if it's not an emp the Chinese and US govt will just scramble your signals. Any civilian grade radio will be useless against any military grade forces. Unless you have a satellite radio. Then you might have a chance. These are good however in the short term to possibly get teams in position. Then it should be hand signals when it's time to mix it up.

[@robganon]

There was a movie that came out that had this scenario.

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[@theorlandoprepper]

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