How are most repeaters powered?
Jun 5th 2016, 18:02 | |
W0SJFJoined: May 25th 2016, 22:40Total Topics: 0 Total Posts: 0 |
I'm thinking in a SHTF scenario many of us are going to be using small handhelds trying to hit local repeaters. If all the repeaters are plugged into the power grid aren't we all SOL? |
Jun 6th 2016, 15:16 | |
W1VTSuper Moderator Joined: Apr 4th 1998, 00:00Total Topics: 0 Total Posts: 0 |
https://www.ar15.com/archive/topic.html?b=10&f=22&t=663030 Some repeaters have solar or generator backup. While repeaters are often used for emergency communications, different communities have different needs. In the Midwest, tornadoes are a big concern. On the West Coast, many groups are worried about large fires. Zack Lau W1VT ARRL Senior Lab Engineer |