Lite-Link Portable VHF Repeater
The Lite-Link VHF Portable Repeater
Conquer signal-blocking terrain features and extend the range of portable and mobile radios—use a Lite-Link Portable Repeater to improve long-range radio communications
Whether you're working in remote locations, running a special event, or responding to a crisis—good radio coverage is the key to a smooth operation.
Yet these situations often compromise two-way radio communications due to:
- Lack of communications infrastructure.
- Signal-blocking terrain features such as mountains or buildings.
- An operational area that is simply too vast.
Lite-Link portable repeaters are optimized for use with handheld radios during field operations and events. Our portable repeaters can be rapidly set up in less than three minutes to expand your two-way radio coverage area— improving communications, safety and productivity over a wide area.
A Low Power Portable Repeater System:
Extremely low standby power consumption means this repeater operate from lightweight, portable battery packs that are easily deployed.
Every Lite-Link Portable Repeater comes standard with a DTMF decoder to remotely enable and disable the repeater into standby mode to improve power power savings when the repeater is not required.
Rapid Deployment:
No technical configuration or tools are necessary. You don’t even need to open the case. Simply connect an antenna, plug in the power and start communicating.
Designed for simplicity and rapid deployment, Lite-Link Portable Repeaters are shipped ready for use. The plug-and-play assembly with intuitive connections for power and antennas ensure a correct set-up every time, while the automatic power-on feature and absence of any user controls means that this repeater can be deployed by even the least technical person on your team.
Industry-Leading Size and Portability:
Get maximum performance with minimal weight! Lite-Link Portable Repeaters boast an industry-leading compact, lightweight and user-friendly design that is ideal for fast-response situations and carrying over difficult terrain. Originally designed for Search and Rescue responders, Lite-Link repeaters are optimized for improving two-way radio coverage for field personnel who are using handheld, portable radios.
Extremely Rugged:
We've packaged our Lite-Link repeater electronics into a Pelican case with weatherproof power and antenna connections—it will perform in the most demanding environments.
- Built-in over-the-air "low battery" alert warning.
- Built-in mobile duplexer.
- Extremely low power consumption.
- DTMF decoder for remotely enabling/disabling standby mode.
- Compact size for easy transportation.
- Lightweight.
- Rapidly deployed by non-technical people.
- No tools required for set-up.
- Linkable - two cross-band repeaters can be linked together for longer-range communications.
- Flex-Power Technology*
*Flex-Power Technology
Each Lite-Link Portable Repeater Module can operate from multiple power sources simultaneously. Every repeater has two power ports that accept 12 Volt DC power. These ports are isolated, enabling the user to connect either:
- One external 12 VDC battery pack.
- Two external 12 VDC battery pack simultaneously to increase run-time.
- One 12 VDC power supply and one external 12 VDC battery simultaneously. In this case the battery will provide back-up power if the power supply (such as generator, or shore power) fails.
- DC Vehicle Power Adapter for vehicular power applications.
- Dual power ports also allow the user to “hot-swap” power sources without powering down the repeater.
*To ensure proper compliance with Industry Canada requirements, repeaters cannot be pre-programmed with unlicensed frequencies. Please specify frequencies when ordering. We can assist with Industry Canada frequency licensing applications if required.
Repeater:
- VHF Range = 142 – 174 MHz
- Mobile duplexers are 6-cavity
- Sub-audible Tones*: up to 8
- Channel Bandwidth: 12.5 KHz, 25 KHz
*Note - VHF and UHF repeaters require a minimum 4.5MHz transmit and receive frequency separation. The built-in mobile duplexer must be pre-tuned to your licensed frequencies prior to shipping.
*To ensure proper compliance with Industry Canada requirements, repeaters cannot be pre-programmed with unlicensed frequencies. Please specify frequencies when ordering. We can assist with Industry Canada frequency licensing applications if required.
Power:
- Transmit Power: 5 Watts
- Transmit Current: 2 amps
- Standby current: less than 100ma
- Input Power: 12 volts DC
External Connections:
- 1X Antenna: BNC female with weatherproof cap (external).
- 2X DC Power-In: Mil-Spec (3-pin male) connector with weatherproof cap (external).
Repeater Module Dimensions:
- Weight = 3.3 kg (7.3 lbs)
- Length = 27.0 cm (10.62 in)
- Width = 24.6 cm (9.68 in)
- Height = 12.4 cm (4.87 in)
- 1x Radio Repeater Module in rugged weatherproof case.
- 1x mobile duplexer — built-in and part of repeater
- 1x DC External Power Cable (for connection to deep cycle battery. Battery not included).
- 1x DC power cable (compatible with 12 volt vehicle cigarette lighter outlets).