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4 repeater – Campbell Scientific RF300-Series DRL VHF/UHF Radio Transceivers User Manual

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SECTION 1. GENERAL RADIOTELEMETRY NETWORK

1-4

1.4 REPEATER

Purpose:

To act as relay between two
communicating stations separated
by too long of a distance or an
obstacle which impedes direct
communication. A repeater is not
always required in a RF telemetry
network. A field station can also
function as a repeater.

Equipment Required:

Radio

RF Modem

Antenna and antenna cable

12V and 5V power supply
(PS512M or CH512R and
BP12)

Enclosure and other mounting
needs

PS512M

RF300

RF95A

FIGURE 1-4. A Typical RF Telemetry Repeater Station