We discuss a recent clarification from the FCC on the rule about linking GMRS repeaters. We’ll also take some of your comments and questions from our blog and our forum at twowayradioforum dot com.
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Billboard 1:07
The FCC Clarifies the Rule on Linking GMRS Repeaters 1:21
The topic of linking repeaters has been one of confusion and contention within the GMRS community. Recently the FCC finally stepped in and clarified the rule regarding GMRS repeater operation to settle the argument once and for all, and it did so in plain English. So what is the final word on this? Can GMRS repeaters be linked? Or is it against the rules? The more interesting question is, did the rule really need to be clarified in the first place?
Questions and Answers 30:24
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Wrap up and Close 34:41
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It's always been illegal. Linking 800/ Repeaters/nodes ties up repeaters. Also charging someone to use your repeater or telling someone that can't use your repeater without a fee is another thing you shouldn't be doing
Glad they made it clear. On GMRS with only 8 repeater pairs, thought the practice of linking was inconsiderate of others wanting to put up small community repeaters.
17 minutes to 18 minutes, example of Chicago, I disagree with what he said. You can have multiple repeaters on the same frequency, but each one could have different tones. Yes, there may be some over lapping of area, but that is what is call cooperation and allowing multiple repeaters to cover a larger area and just move from one to a different one when you are in range with the other tone.