What is a repeater?

What is a repeater?

• A. A scanner
• B. A frequency allocator
• C. A device that receives low power transmissions and re-broadcast them at higher power to extend range
• D. A telemetry converter

Answer: (C)

A repeater is a device that extends radio coverage by taking in a weak signal, boosting its power, and re-broadcasting it to reach a larger area. It usually uses separate receive and transmit paths (often on different frequencies) so it can hear signals coming in, amplify them, and retransmit them at higher power. This is especially helpful in challenging terrain or over long distances, where a direct signal wouldn’t reach. It’s not a scanner, not a frequency allocator, and not a telemetry converter.

A repeater is a device that extends radio coverage by taking in a weak signal, boosting its power, and re-broadcasting it to reach a larger area. It usually uses separate receive and transmit paths (often on different frequencies) so it can hear signals coming in, amplify them, and retransmit them at higher power. This is especially helpful in challenging terrain or over long distances, where a direct signal wouldn’t reach. It’s not a scanner, not a frequency allocator, and not a telemetry converter.