SNRC Portable Repeater Policy
By definition, coordination is
to a fixed location, so coordination of a portable repeater is not within
the scope of repeater coordination. There are already several repeaters
operating on the frequency pairs that get used away from their coordinated
locations (portable). This discussion of portable operations will help to
resolve the operation of these systems. The pairs assigned for portable
operation will have certain constraints. These pairs are intended for
shared, local and portable operations. Some overlap is expected. Use of PL
is mandatory. Operators agree to accept co-channel (same channel)
interference and act to prevent inadvertent access by co-channel users.
They are responsible for "PL" tone frequency coordination, but
need to advise the coordinator of their choice. They agree not to operate
in "beacon" mode, or intertie to other amateur frequencies that
might monopolize the "channel". ERP is limited to a max of 100w
with an antenna not to exceed 100 ft AGL and AAT, except that portable
operation is limited to 10 watt transmitter output power. Repeaters must be on the air at their
coordinated location when not deployed for portable use. To minimize conflicts and interference the
repeater owner must check the frequency before operations for the possible
use of other portable repeaters. The
only frequency currently available at VHF for portable operation is 145.33
and at UHF they are currently planned for new portable coordination at
frequencies of 446.250/446.275. The
145.33 is temporary pending future band reassignments that may occur after
conference with repeater owners.