Codan Radio Radio Repeater Systems Training Guide - Manual (Page 13)

RADIO REPEATER SYSTEM | TRAINING GUIDE
Chapter 1: Repeater System Basics Page 5
If it looks like one repeater will provide your missing coverage you may wish instead to consider using
a remote controlled base station as shown in Figure 1-4. This may provide the required coverage but
the following items will have to be considered:
a) a site must be available that has power and telephone lines available and is in a location that will
provide your coverage needs.
b) there will be an ongoing expense for the remote control lines rented from your telephone company.
c) the phone and power lines may not be reliable.
d) such a site will probably already be occupied leading to possible future problems of access (road
closures and maintenance), radio noise and interference from other users (see sketch).
e) road access usually means that there will be a greater possibility of vandalism.
Figure 1-4: Remote Controlled Base Station
Office
Power and telephone lines
Road access
Multi-user mountain-top
site (base station).