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Radio Transmission: Repeaters
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Device that receives a radio signal,
amplifies it and retransmits it in a new
direction
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Necessary to boost signal of portable units
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Required to cover large geographic area
Speaking Points
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Repeaters are needed, especially for UHF radios, whenever a coverage area exceeds the range of the handheld radios.
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Careful placement of the repeaters is crucial to avoid deadspots where radios cannot transmit or receive information.
