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Fun on RepeatersFun on Repeaters 11

Technician Technician License ClassLicense Class

Gordon West Gordon West Technician Class ManualTechnician Class Manual

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Using RepeatersUsing Repeaters


Basic Voice (Phone) GuidelinesBasic Voice (Phone) GuidelinesBe polite.Be polite.

Do not interrupt other operators.Do not interrupt other operators.Do not hog the frequency.Do not hog the frequency.

Listen before you talk.Listen before you talk.If someone else is using the frequency, let them have it. Move to If someone else is using the frequency, let them have it. Move to another frequency.another frequency.

Keep it simple.Keep it simple.Speak clearly and slowly.Speak clearly and slowly.Use terms people understand. Avoid colloquialisms.Use terms people understand. Avoid colloquialisms.

Use the ITU phonetic alphabet to spell when needed.Use the ITU phonetic alphabet to spell when needed.Use common abbreviations and acronyms.Use common abbreviations and acronyms.Use the Correct Sideband.Use the Correct Sideband.

>14MHz - Use Upper Side Band>14MHz - Use Upper Side Band

Always identify yourself.Always identify yourself.


ITU Phonetic AlphabetITU Phonetic AlphabetInternationally accepted Internationally accepted wordswords to represent the to represent the letters of the “roman alphabet.”letters of the “roman alphabet.”A Alfa AL FAH N November NO VEM BER

B Bravo BRAH VOH O Oscar OSS CAH

C Charlie CHAR LEE P Papa PAH PAH

D Delta DELL TAH Q Quebec KEH BECK

E Echo ECK OH R Romeo ROW ME OH

F Foxtrot FOKS TROT S Sierra SEE AIR RAH

G Golf GOLF T Tango TANG GO

H Hotel HOH TELL U Uniform YOU NEE FORM

I India IN DEE AH V Victor VIK TAH

J Juliet JEW LEE ETT W Whiskey WISS KEY

K Kilo KEY LOH X X-Ray ECKS RAY

L Lima LEE MAH Y Yankee YANG KEY

M Mike MIKE Z Zulu ZOO LOO


Repeater OperationRepeater Operation

60+ miles60+ miles

Output FreqOutput Freq145.15 MHz145.15 MHzInput FreqInput Freq

144.55 MHz144.55 MHzOffsetOffset

- 600 kHz- 600 kHz


T5C01 T5C01 (pg 88)(pg 88)

What is one purpose of a repeater?What is one purpose of a repeater?A.A. To cut your power bill by using To cut your power bill by using

someone else's higher power systemsomeone else's higher power system

B.B. To extend the usable range of To extend the usable range of mobile and low-power stationsmobile and low-power stations

C.C. To transmit signals for observing To transmit signals for observing propagation and receptionpropagation and reception

D.D. To communicate with stations in To communicate with stations in services other than amateurservices other than amateur


T3C02 T3C02 (pg 88)(pg 88)

What is considered to be proper repeater What is considered to be proper repeater operating practice?operating practice?

A.A. Monitor before transmitting and keep Monitor before transmitting and keep transmissions shorttransmissions short

B.B. Identify legallyIdentify legally

C.C. Use the minimum amount of transmitter Use the minimum amount of transmitter power necessarypower necessary

D.D. All of these answers are correctAll of these answers are correct


T5C04 T5C04 (pg 89)(pg 89)

Why should you pause briefly between Why should you pause briefly between transmissions when using a repeater? transmissions when using a repeater?

A.A. To let your radio cool offTo let your radio cool off

B.B. To reach for pencil and paper so you To reach for pencil and paper so you can take notescan take notes

C.C. To To listenlisten for anyone wanting to for anyone wanting to break inbreak in

D.D. To dial up the repeater's autopatchTo dial up the repeater's autopatch


T5C02 T5C02 (pg 89)(pg 89)

What is a courtesy tone?What is a courtesy tone?A.A. A tone used to identify the repeaterA tone used to identify the repeater

B.B. A tone used to indicate when a A tone used to indicate when a transmission is completetransmission is complete

C.C. A tone used to indicate that a message A tone used to indicate that a message is waiting for someoneis waiting for someone

D.D. A tone used to activate a receiver in A tone used to activate a receiver in case of severe weathercase of severe weather


T5C03 T5C03 (pg 89)(pg 89)

Which of the following is the most important Which of the following is the most important information to know before using a information to know before using a repeater?repeater?

A.A. The repeater input and output The repeater input and output frequenciesfrequencies

B.B. The repeater call signThe repeater call sign

C.C. The repeater power levelThe repeater power level

D.D. Whether or not the repeater has an Whether or not the repeater has an autopatchautopatch


T5C07 T5C07 (pg 90)(pg 90)

What is meant by the terms input and output What is meant by the terms input and output frequency when referring to repeater operations?frequency when referring to repeater operations?

A.A. The repeater receives on one The repeater receives on one frequency and transmits on anotherfrequency and transmits on another

B.B. The repeater offers a choice of operating The repeater offers a choice of operating frequenciesfrequencies

C.C. One frequency is used to control the repeater One frequency is used to control the repeater and another is used to retransmit received signalsand another is used to retransmit received signals

D.D. The repeater must receive an access code on The repeater must receive an access code on one frequency before it will begin transmittingone frequency before it will begin transmitting


T5C05 T5C05 (pg 90)(pg 90)

What is the most common input/output What is the most common input/output frequency offset for repeaters in the 2-meter frequency offset for repeaters in the 2-meter band?band?

A.A. 0.6 MHz0.6 MHzB.B. 1.0 MHz1.0 MHz

C.C. 1.6 MHz1.6 MHz

D.D. 5.0 MHz5.0 MHz


T5C06 T5C06 (pg 90)(pg 90)

What is the most common input/output What is the most common input/output frequency offset for repeaters in the frequency offset for repeaters in the 70-centimeter band? 70-centimeter band?

A.A. 600 kHz600 kHz

B.B. 1.0 MHz1.0 MHz

C.C. 1.6 MHz1.6 MHz

D.D. 5.0 MHz5.0 MHz


T3A02 T3A02 (pg 90)(pg 90)

How do you call another station on a How do you call another station on a repeater if you know the station's call sign?repeater if you know the station's call sign?

A.A. Say "break, break" then say the Say "break, break" then say the station's call signstation's call sign

B.B. Say the station's call sign then Say the station's call sign then identify your own stationidentify your own station

C.C. Say "CQ" three times then the other Say "CQ" three times then the other station's call signstation's call sign

D.D. Wait for the station to call "CQ" then Wait for the station to call "CQ" then answer itanswer it


T9B07 T9B07 (pg 91)(pg 91)

What is a good thing to remember What is a good thing to remember when using your hand-held VHF or when using your hand-held VHF or UHF radio to reach a distant repeater? UHF radio to reach a distant repeater?

A.A. Speak as loudly as possible to Speak as loudly as possible to help your signal go fartherhelp your signal go farther

B.B. Keep your transmissions short Keep your transmissions short to conserve battery powerto conserve battery power

C.C. Keep the antenna as close Keep the antenna as close

to vertical as you canto vertical as you canD.D. Turn off the CTCSS toneTurn off the CTCSS tone


T9B09 T9B09 (pg 92)(pg 92)

What might be a way to reach a distant What might be a way to reach a distant repeater if buildings or obstructions are repeater if buildings or obstructions are blocking the direct line of sight path? blocking the direct line of sight path?

A.A. Change from vertical to horizontal polarizationChange from vertical to horizontal polarization

B.B. Try using a directional Try using a directional antenna to find a path antenna to find a path that reflects signals to that reflects signals to the repeaterthe repeater

C.C. Ask the repeater owners to repair their Ask the repeater owners to repair their receiverreceiver

D.D. Transmit on the repeater output Transmit on the repeater output frequencyfrequency


T9B05 T9B05 (pg 93)(pg 93)

What should you do if a station reports that What should you do if a station reports that your signals were strong just a moment ago, your signals were strong just a moment ago, but now they are weak or distorted? but now they are weak or distorted? A.A. Change the batteries in your radio to a different Change the batteries in your radio to a different

typetype

B.B. Speak more slowly so he can understand your Speak more slowly so he can understand your betterbetter

C.C. Ask the other operator to adjust his squelch controlAsk the other operator to adjust his squelch control

D.D. Try moving a few feet, random Try moving a few feet, random reflections may be causing multipath reflections may be causing multipath distortion.distortion.


T5D12 T5D12 (pg 93)(pg 93)

What might be the problem if you receive a What might be the problem if you receive a report that your signal through the repeater report that your signal through the repeater is distorted or weak?is distorted or weak?

A.A. Your transmitter may be slightly off Your transmitter may be slightly off frequencyfrequency

B.B. Your batteries may be running lowYour batteries may be running low

C.C. You could be in a bad locationYou could be in a bad location

D.D. All of these answers are correctAll of these answers are correct


T6C09 T6C09 (pg 93)(pg 93)

What is a practical reason for being able to What is a practical reason for being able to copy CW when using repeaters?copy CW when using repeaters?

A.A. To send and receive messages others To send and receive messages others cannot overhearcannot overhear

B.B. To conform with FCC licensing To conform with FCC licensing requirementsrequirements

C.C. To decode packet radio transmissionsTo decode packet radio transmissions

D.D. To recognize a repeater ID sent To recognize a repeater ID sent in Morse codein Morse code


T2B04 T2B04 (pg 93)(pg 93)

What is an acceptable method of What is an acceptable method of transmitting a repeater station identification?transmitting a repeater station identification?

A.A. By phone using the English languageBy phone using the English language

B.B. By video image conforming to By video image conforming to applicable standardsapplicable standards

C.C. By Morse code at a speed not to By Morse code at a speed not to exceed 20 words per minuteexceed 20 words per minute

D.D. All of these answers are All of these answers are correct.correct.


T5C11 T5C11 (pg 94)(pg 94)

What is the term for a series of repeaters What is the term for a series of repeaters that can be connected to one another to that can be connected to one another to provide users with a wider coverage? provide users with a wider coverage?

A.A. Open repeater systemOpen repeater system

B.B. Closed repeater systemClosed repeater system

C.C. Linked Linked repeater repeater systemsystem

D.D. Locked repeater systemLocked repeater system


T5C13 T5C13 (pg 94)(pg 94)

Which of the following statements regarding Which of the following statements regarding use of repeaters is true?use of repeaters is true?

A.A. All amateur radio operators have the All amateur radio operators have the right to use any repeater at any timeright to use any repeater at any time

B.B. Access to any repeater may be Access to any repeater may be limited by the repeater ownerlimited by the repeater owner

C.C. Closed repeaters must be opened at Closed repeaters must be opened at the request of any amateur wishing to use itthe request of any amateur wishing to use it

D.D. Open repeaters are required to use Open repeaters are required to use CTCSS tones for accessCTCSS tones for access


T5C14 T5C14 (pg 94)(pg 94)

What term is used to describe a repeater What term is used to describe a repeater when use is restricted to the members of a when use is restricted to the members of a club or group?club or group?

A.A. A beacon stationA beacon station

B.B. An open repeaterAn open repeater

C.C. A auxiliary stationA auxiliary station

D.D. A closed repeaterA closed repeater


T3B05 T3B05 (pg 95)(pg 95)

What is the main purpose of repeater What is the main purpose of repeater coordination?coordination?

A.A. To reduce interference and To reduce interference and promote proper use of spectrumpromote proper use of spectrum

B.B. To coordinate as many repeaters as To coordinate as many repeaters as possible in a small areapossible in a small area

C.C. To coordinate all possible frequencies To coordinate all possible frequencies available for repeater useavailable for repeater use

D.D. To promote and encourage use of To promote and encourage use of simplex frequenciessimplex frequencies


Repeater Repeater CoordinationCoordination

FrequenciesFrequencies

LocationsLocations

Range Range (i.e., power, (i.e., power, antenna, antenna, etc.)etc.)

ModesModes


T3B04 T3B04 (pg 95)(pg 95)

Who is in charge of the repeater frequency Who is in charge of the repeater frequency band plan in your local area?band plan in your local area?

A.A. The local FCC field officeThe local FCC field office

B.B. RACES and FEMARACES and FEMA

C.C. The recognized frequency The recognized frequency coordination bodycoordination body

D.D. Repeater Council of AmericaRepeater Council of America


T5C12 T5C12 (pg 95)(pg 95)

What is the main reason repeaters should be What is the main reason repeaters should be approved by the local frequency coordinator before approved by the local frequency coordinator before being installed?being installed?

A.A. Coordination minimizes interference Coordination minimizes interference between repeaters and makes the most between repeaters and makes the most efficient use of available frequenciesefficient use of available frequencies

B.B. Coordination is required by the FCCCoordination is required by the FCCC.C. Repeater manufacturers have exclusive Repeater manufacturers have exclusive

territories and you could be fined for using the wrong territories and you could be fined for using the wrong equipmentequipment

D.D. Only coordinated systems will be approved by Only coordinated systems will be approved by the officers of the local radio clubthe officers of the local radio club


T3B06 T3B06 (pg 96)(pg 96)

Who is accountable if a repeater station Who is accountable if a repeater station inadvertently retransmits communications inadvertently retransmits communications that violate FCC rules?that violate FCC rules?

A.A. The repeater trusteeThe repeater trustee

B.B. The repeater control operatorThe repeater control operator

C.C. The transmitting stationThe transmitting stationD.D. All of these answers are correctAll of these answers are correct

Ultimately, the one holding the microphone is Ultimately, the one holding the microphone is responsible—responsible—YOU!YOU!


T2C03 T2C03 (pg 97)(pg 97)

What minimum class of amateur license What minimum class of amateur license must you hold to be a control operator of a must you hold to be a control operator of a repeater station?repeater station?

A.A. Technician PlusTechnician Plus

B.B. TechnicianTechnicianC.C. GeneralGeneral

D.D. Amateur ExtraAmateur Extra

In a few weeks that could be In a few weeks that could be YOU!!YOU!!


T2C07 T2C07 (pg 97)(pg 97)

What type of amateur station does not What type of amateur station does not require a control operator to be at the control require a control operator to be at the control point? point?

A.A. A locally controlled stationA locally controlled station

B.B. A remotely controlled stationA remotely controlled station

C.C. An An automaticallyautomatically controlled controlled stationstation

D.D. An earth station controlling a space An earth station controlling a space stationstation


T2C09 T2C09 (pg 97)(pg 97)

What type of control is being used on a What type of control is being used on a repeater when the control operator is not repeater when the control operator is not present? present?

A.A. Local controlLocal control

B.B. Remote controlRemote control

C.C. AutomaticAutomatic control controlD.D. UncontrolledUncontrolled


T3B02 T3B02 (pg 98)(pg 98)

Which of the following statements is true of Which of the following statements is true of band plans?band plans?

A.A. They are mandated by the FCC to They are mandated by the FCC to regulate spectrum useregulate spectrum use

B.B. They are mandated by the ITUThey are mandated by the ITU

C.C. They are They are voluntaryvoluntary guidelines guidelines for efficient use of the radio for efficient use of the radio spectrumspectrum

D.D. They are mandatory only in the USThey are mandatory only in the US


T3B03 T3B03 (pg 98)(pg 98)

Who developed the band plans used by Who developed the band plans used by amateur radio operators?amateur radio operators?

A.A. The US CongressThe US Congress

B.B. The FCCThe FCC

C.C. The amateur communityThe amateur communityD.D. The Interstate Commerce CommissionThe Interstate Commerce Commission

Remember: Band plans are Remember: Band plans are voluntaryvoluntary, and we , and we developed them to make life easier for ourselves.developed them to make life easier for ourselves.


T5C08 T5C08 (pg 98)(pg 98)

What is the meaning of the term What is the meaning of the term simplexsimplex operation? operation?

A.A. Transmitting and receiving on the Transmitting and receiving on the samesame frequency frequency

B.B. Transmitting and receiving over a wide areaTransmitting and receiving over a wide area

C.C. Transmitting on one frequency and receiving Transmitting on one frequency and receiving on anotheron another

D.D. Transmitting one-way communicationsTransmitting one-way communications

SimplexSimplex is traditional walkie-talkie operation: you is traditional walkie-talkie operation: you listen to the signal listen to the signal direct direct from the other radio.from the other radio.

Repeater:Repeater: you’re actually listening to a signal you’re actually listening to a signal retransmitted from a taller, more powerful radio.retransmitted from a taller, more powerful radio.


T5C09 T5C09 (pg 99)(pg 99)

What is a reason to use What is a reason to use simplexsimplex instead of a instead of a repeater?repeater?

A.A. When the most reliable When the most reliable communications are neededcommunications are needed

B.B. To avoid tying up the repeater To avoid tying up the repeater when when directdirect contact is possible contact is possible

C.C. When an emergency telephone call is When an emergency telephone call is neededneeded

D.D. When you are traveling and need some When you are traveling and need some local informationlocal information


T5C10 T5C10 (pg 99)(pg 99)

How might you find out if you could communicate with How might you find out if you could communicate with a station using a station using simplexsimplex instead of a repeater? instead of a repeater?

A.A. Check the repeater input frequency to Check the repeater input frequency to see if you can hear the other stationsee if you can hear the other station

B.B. Check to see if you can hear the other station on a Check to see if you can hear the other station on a different frequency banddifferent frequency band

C.C. Check to see if you can hear a more distant Check to see if you can hear a more distant repeaterrepeater

D.D. Check to see if a third station can hear both of youCheck to see if a third station can hear both of you

Press the “REV” (reverse) button. This temporarily Press the “REV” (reverse) button. This temporarily swaps the input/output frequencies, so you briefly swaps the input/output frequencies, so you briefly listen for the other ham on the “input” frequency.listen for the other ham on the “input” frequency.

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