[NCARC] GMRS traffic in Loveland

[Dan W7RF]

Hi Steve,

Those guys are using a repeater near Horsetooth, power would be 50 watts 
or less as per legal requirements.

You can replicate that yourself by choosing a different frequency and 
putting your repeater at a great site. Unless you have a personal friend 
with a great site willing to let you put up a repeater for free, the 
cost is generally about $300 per month for a commercial site. The 
repeater equipment, if bought retail is between $1000 and $4000.
If you have the skills to build a repeater, you can make one for less.

73, Dan W7RF

On 5/17/2016 1:51 PM, Steve Webb wrote:
> I've been scanning the GMRS frequencies around the front range for the last
> month or two and I've heard a few people talking on 462.575.  The
> interesting thing is that I can hear them when they're talking about things
> in Loveland when I'm all the way down in Lafayette.  I was just wondering
> if they're using a repeater (and if so, how much power they're using).  If
> not, how they manage to get such a good signal so far away.
>
> I'm pretty new to GMRS (WQXJ685) and would like to simulate their setup if
> possible so I can get similar range out of my equipment.
>
> I heard them talk about the Wednesday night NCARC ham net, so I'm using
> this as a possible channel to get in touch with them via email.
>
> - Steve Webb (South Longmont)
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