Lite-Link Portable Radio Repeater - VHF Package

When mountains, buildings or long distances leave your team without reliable communications, Lite-Link Portable Repeaters quickly restore two-way radio coverage.

Price
$4,619.95

Add Extra Power Options:

One P20 Battery pack is included in kit.

Portable-repeater-battery-pack

Battery Pack- P20

Price
$349.95

Lightweight & Modular

Designed for flexible deployment

Rapidly Deployable

Hike, drive or fly it in anywhere

Plug-and-Play

No tools needed. Simple.


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Description



Lite-Link VHF Portable Repeater System

Everything you need to deploy reliable radio coverage in minutes.

The Lite-Link VHF Portable Repeater System combines our industry-leading portable repeater with a lightweight antenna system, portable power and carrying equipment to create a complete field-deployable communications solution.

Originally developed for Search & Rescue teams, the system is ideal for emergency response, utilities, forestry, mining, resource exploration, special events and any operation where dependable radio coverage is essential.

Deploy the entire system in less than three minutes—no tools, programming or technical expertise required.



Complete deployment package

Every Lite-Link VHF Portable Repeater System includes:

  • Lite-Link VHF Portable Repeater

  • Portable VHF Antenna Stand

  • P20 Rechargeable Battery Pack

  • Battery Charger

  • Heavy-duty transport duffle bag

Everything packs into a compact, portable system that's easy to transport and quick to deploy wherever communications are needed.



Built for rapid deployment

Designed for real-world field operations, the Lite-Link system arrives ready to use.

Simply:

  1. Set up the antenna stand.

  2. Connect the antenna and battery.

  3. Start communicating.

With automatic power-on and no user controls to configure, the system can be deployed by virtually anyone on your team.



Lightweight. Rugged. Reliable.

Every repeater and battery pack is housed in a rugged Pelican case with weatherproof power and antenna connections, providing dependable operation in demanding outdoor environments.

The compact, lightweight design makes the complete system easy to transport into remote locations while delivering exceptional coverage for handheld and mobile radios.



Intelligent power management

Lite-Link repeaters are engineered for extremely low power consumption, allowing the included P20 Battery Pack to provide extended field operation.

Every repeater also includes:

  • Remote DTMF standby control for improved battery life

  • Built-in over-the-air low battery warning

  • Dual isolated power inputs for maximum deployment flexibility



Flexible power options

Every Lite-Link repeater features two isolated 12V DC power inputs, allowing you to choose the power configuration that best suits your mission.

Optional accessories include:

  • Additional P20 Battery Pack for extended runtime

  • AC Power Supply for continuous operation from utility or generator power

  • DC Vehicle Power Cord for mobile deployments

You can also connect an AC Power Supply and Battery Pack simultaneously, providing automatic battery backup if external power is interrupted.



Features

  • Deploys in under 3 minutes

  • No tools or programming required

  • Lightweight, field-portable design

  • Rugged Pelican enclosures

  • Weatherproof power and antenna connections

  • Extremely low power consumption

  • Built-in mobile duplexer

  • Over-the-air low battery warning

  • Remote DTMF standby control

  • Linkable with a second Lite-Link repeater for extended coverage

  • Flex-Power dual-input power system

  • Designed and built for demanding field operations



Frequency Licensing

To comply with Industry Canada regulations, repeaters cannot be shipped pre-programmed with unlicensed frequencies.

Please specify your licensed operating frequencies when ordering. We can also assist with Industry Canada radio licensing applications if required.

Specifications


Let's Get Specific...

RADIO SPECS:

  • VHF Frequency Range: 142 -174 MHz
  • Mobile duplexers are 6-cavity *
  • Sub-audible Tones: up to 8
  • Channel Bandwidth: 12.5 KHz (narrowband) or 25 KHz (wideband)

*Note:
These VHF portable repeaters require a minimum of 4.5MHz separation between the transmit and receive frequencies. The repeater radio and built-in mobile duplexer will be programmed and tuned to your licensed frequencies prior to shipping.

*To ensure proper compliance with ISED Canada requirements, repeaters cannot be programmed with unlicensed frequencies. Please specify frequencies when ordering.

POWER:

  • Radio Transmit Power: 5 Watts
  • Transmit Current: 2 amps @ 12.5 vdc
  • Standby Current: less than 100ma
  • Input Power: 12 volts DC nominal

EXTERNAL CONNECTIONS

  • Antenna (x1): BNC female with weatherproof cap.
  • DC Power-In (x2): Mil-Spec connector with weatherproof cap.


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)

Battery Pack Dimensions

Antenna System Dimensions

What's Included?
  • Repeater Module (x1)
    Rugged and weatherproof yellow Pelican case, which contains the radio repeater electronics system, which includes the following components:
    - Repeater Circuitry
    - Mobile Duplexer
    - Transmit and Receive Radio Modules

  • Antenna Tripod System (x1)
    Includes antenna, tripod with built-in ground plane system, antenna cable, carry case.

  • P20 Battery Pack (x1)
    A portable 20Ahr battery power system packaged in a rugged and weatherproof Pelican case.

  • Battery Charger (x1)
    For charging P20 battery pack

  • Rugged Duffle Bag (x1)
    Sturdy storage bag to hold repeater module, battery packs, charger and any additional accessories
Ideal for these applications...

  • Utilities
  • Forestry
  • Special Events
  • Film Production
  • Search & Rescue
  • Wildfire Response
  • Mining & Exploration
  • Emergency Management
  • Remote workplace communications

Portable repeaters are an excellent way to improve two-way radio coverage during remote operations or at large-scale events where line-of-sight between portable and mobile radios is difficult to achieve.

Quick, Simple Set Up

Plug-and-Play. No Tools Needed.

Check out this short video to see why this is the most rapidly deployable portable repeater on the market.

Typical Repeater Deployment Scenario

This is the most common deployment scenario for our portable repeaters when being used to improve radio coverage for field teams in difficult terrain.

People Often Ask...

What's the range?

We get it, range is an important consideration when relying on a portable repeater.

Range is a specifications that is highly dependent on terrain and where you choose to deploy the repeater.

The antenna system, and where you choose to deploy it, has the biggest impact on range.

The Lite-Link portable repeater comes with a high-performance antenna system.

For best results, deploy it in a high location that maximizes the view over your desired coverage area.

We've had some customers experience a range of up to 100 km (62 miles) when the repeater has been placed on mountain peaks.

Keep in mind, this product is designed to be used in localized areas for temporary projects in difficult terrain, such as a Search & Rescue operation.

What's the battery life?

A single P20 Battery Pack will power a Lite-Link portable repeaters for approximately 3 days*

Two P20 Battery Packs are included with this portable repeater system. Both battery packs can be connected to the repeater simultaneously to longer run-time.

*Run-times may vary depending on usage and conditions. These values are based on calculations that may or may not account for unforeseen usage, technical and environmental circumstances.

Can I program it myself?

Basically, No.....not unless you have an experienced technician and an RF service monitor.

The repeater module is supported by an RF duplexer, which is a highly sensitive filtering device that comes pre-tuned to your desired frequencies.

If you want to program other frequencies into this portable repeater, you'll need to either re-tune the duplexer to match, or get an alternate duplexer tuned to your new frequencies and then swap the duplexers out.

It's all doable, but not by the end-user.

Give us a call to discuss options if you need to add frequencies to your Lite-Link.

Can I connect this to solar?

Yes. While we don't supply the components for a solar power system, we do include a battery accessory cable with lugs that let you connect a large, deep-cycle battery as the power source. From there, you can add your own solar panels and solar charge controller for the battery.

That being said, this portable repeater has a very low standby power draw, and depending on your usage time-frame and the amount of transmitting you do through the repeater, a deep-cycle battery could potentially run a Lite-Link portable repeater for a weeks before needing a charge.

Why is the repeater 5 watts?

A lot of people think more power is better.

In fact, it is not.

Since this portable repeater was designed to be used with field teams operating handheld radios, which are also 5 watts, we opted to use a 5 watt power output on the Lite-Link repeater as well.

Doing this, results in a balanced communication system that ensures the repeater can't out perform the handheld radios.

Do I need a frequency licence?

Yes. In Canada & the USE you do need a repeater frequency license in the area where you plan to use the repeater.

This is a simple process in Canada, and we can assist you with it.

In Canada, the licences are provided and enforced by Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED).

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In the USA, the licenses are provided and enforced by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC).

Additional Power Options

Our selection of Lite-Link power options gives you ultimate flexibility with for your deployment scenario.

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Designed, fabricated & assembled in BC

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