DIY Solar HAM/GMRS Repeater - Self-Contained Weatherproof 

Good to see you post again. Really enjoyed your portable solar generator vids.

I bought my repeaters, & only had to hook up my solar panels - my video cams are also powered by solar power - I had to create a Mesh system for my web, & cell phones - nothing brings creativity like being off grid - thank you for this vid👍

Love your stuff, this is why I love You Tube. Thanks man.

I wish you would come around more often!!

So great to hear from you! Hope you're hanging in these days

As someone new to both solar & amateur radio, thank you very much.

Thank you for taking time to post again. Last video aspire me to go and learn about wiring and eletrical.

Really enjoy your videos and detail! I appreciate that you share the build info to help people like me that are like-minded! I used your solar generator build videos and documents to make a smaller one of my own.

Thank you for the video and glad to see a new video too! It's not going to be something I will ever use but my watching the design process I still learned some new knowledge.

This looks awesome, I am new to the Ham radio Scene but see myself building one for remote trips when hunting

First rate video, and in the spirit of Amateur Radio. Thanks, 8P6RC

Better then anything you could purchase.... You did a Great Job on this.... Thank You...

I think you've created a very useful and cost effective repeater solution. Many thanks for sharing.

Another high quality project from Desert Prep! Keep it up! 👍

Could you give me the Amazon links for everything you used please. Loved the video

Great summary. Quick and to the point. Thanks for sharing!

Excellent video, and Kudos to your thoughtful and professional design. I have downloaded your parts list and will return to review some of your other projects.

This is EXCELLENT. thabk you for the video, sir!

I haven't subscribed in such a long time but for you my friend I'm certainly subscribing thanks!!

Thank you so much! All the way from New Jersey we appreciate your help!

nice ,I am working on a similar repeater GMRS . using bigger 50 cal metal ammo can. using the upgraded RT-97 has speaker mic jack. going to use for repeater ID voice etc. LiFePO4 battery with MPPT controller. I put master battery disconnect switch on mine,as a switch for repeater power.I put pink foam insulation from home depot around battery and a 32F thermal switch to stop charging in cold. working on heater circuit now. I am in NY may be using in cold days .

Very nice project. I thought about building something identical for mountain property but realized a more powerful HT would probably be more practical because I would need much larger battery bank and solar panel for winter and snow, only occasional sun and snow covered panel not good. Thanks for sharing.

Great to see a new video from you!

Exceptional thought and time gone in to that, great thanks . I’ve been looking at the Retevis repeater for use here in the U.K., you’ve given me heaps of ideas

i was thinking where have i heard your voice before, till you showed the solar power trolly cart photos

Very well done, great job! I embarked on a project involving an RT-97 in a self-contained Ammo case, but it's less organized than this & I didn't go the solar route because I didn't have the tech wherewithal. For my next portable repeater project, I'm going to try to go with something that's either 25/50 watt, so that'll require involving a controller/duplexer, in addition to attempting to incorporate solar charging/powering. This video serves as good motivation!

Great video. Thanks for sharin, and includin the parts list.

Awesome Job!

What a great design! Thank You!

Wow, that is clean! Nice build!

Thank you . Great video, I think I will try to build one.

Very nice. Very informative, thank you!

Great quality video and great build thank you for inspiring me!

Superb! Fantastic design and execution!

Outstanding

This is fantastic! Any chance of a wiring diagram? Thanks again.

Great video and you really know your stuff.

I've thought about doing something similar was thinking of using solar battery banks figure could chain them all together and ability to use small solar pannel charger

Thank you very much, sir.

That is a really cool design

Very nice rig you have there.

Hello - I also have the RT97 repeater and this would be great. I did not see the wiring diagram. Is that available, please?

brilliant

very cool!

This is spectacular

Look good!

I have several repeaters💪

I want to build this the same way but I’m don’t know anything about how the wires are connected do you anything else to help?

Very clean and professional looking, job! Kudos. How is it still working? Have any ideas for upgrades, or is it just right?

Great work good sir.

Great Video. Do you have an antenna recommendation for GMRS (fixed repeater location)?

Wow.

Very awesome . good job 👍👍🇺🇸🗽

Where did I you get that amazing antenna

The led on the button drains power as well if it stays on the entire time......Does this light stay on ?

It seems weird to me that that nobody makes a solar version like this ready to go?

Great video! Have you tested the range of this repeater? I'm wondering how much difference there would be between making one of these or spending the money on creating something with 25 or 50 watts like what we already have locally for VHF?

hi sorry to bother you but can not get on to your web site as am looking for the parts list for your repeater box as i like the way it works thanks steve

Do you have your component list still avail? The website is no longer accessible. Thank you.

Great video! Have you considered using a power amplifier to increase the range of the unit?

Could you add the wiring diagram to your pdf ? im building one and having a prob wiring .

Greetings from Reno, Nevada. I was not able to locate the schematic/wiring diagram. Is there a diagram available? Thanks for your consideration. May you and yours not need this in 2023. (Tongue in cheek comment)

Should i order the GMRS or UHF version?

What sort of distances have you achieved with yours?

Just missing a switch on the USB.

What music was used in this video?

Would you be interested in building one for a price? I have the repeater, Midland MXR10, Just need your intelligence to build the box.

As the repeater module has only one antenna port, does that mean it has a built in duplexer?

How well does that repeater work at 10 watts? I've read in a couple places that the RT97's duplexer isn't amazing and at 10 watts can cause desense issues on the input offset. I've also read that repeater struggles with LMR400 cabling for some reason. Thanks!

How are you satisfying the ID requirement?

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How cool! You're back! Was beginning to think you died of WuFlu!

No parts list!!!

Question

You said you added 2 USB C. But the video shows Type A females.

I don't want to be a pain but when you post that diagram for me would you please send an email also to let me know. Thanks Bill Dawson

Great job!