Lite-Link Portable UHF Repeater

Price
$3,594.95

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

Lightweight & Modular

weighs only 3.3 kg

Rapidly Deployable

Hike, drive or fly it in.

Plug-and-Play

Simple & user-friendly. No tools needed.

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Description

Lite-Link UHF Portable Radio Repeater

Rapidly extend radio coverage where it matters most.

When mountains, buildings or long distances leave your team without reliable communications, the Lite-Link UHF Portable Repeater quickly restores coverage.

Designed for rapid deployment, it can be set up in under three minutes—no programming, no tools, and no technical expertise required.

Originally developed for Search & Rescue operations, Lite-Link repeaters provide dependable radio coverage for remote worksites, emergency response, special events, utilities, forestry, resource exploration and anywhere reliable communications are critical.



Built for fast deployment

Lite-Link repeaters arrive ready to use. Simply connect the antennas, plug in a power source and you're on the air.

  • Ready to deploy in under 3 minutes

  • No tools or configuration required

  • Automatic power-on

  • No user controls to adjust

  • Can be deployed by non-technical personnel



Lightweight. Rugged. Reliable.

Every Lite-Link repeater is housed in a rugged Pelican case with weatherproof antenna and power connections, making it ideal for harsh outdoor environments where dependable communications are essential.

Its compact size, lightweight design and extremely low power consumption make it easy to carry into remote locations while delivering extended operating time from portable battery packs.



Intelligent power management

Low standby power consumption helps maximize battery life in the field.

Every repeater includes a built-in DTMF decoder, allowing authorized users to remotely place the repeater into standby mode when it's not needed, reducing power consumption even further.

A built-in over-the-air low battery warning alerts users before battery power becomes critical.



Flex-Power Technology

Lite-Link repeaters feature two isolated 12 VDC power inputs, allowing multiple power configurations without interrupting operation.

Use:

  • One external 12 V battery

  • Two batteries simultaneously for extended runtime

  • A power supply with battery backup

  • Vehicle 12 VDC power

  • Hot-swap power sources without shutting down the repeater



Features

  • Built-in mobile duplexer

  • Extremely low power consumption

  • Remote DTMF standby control

  • Over-the-air low battery warning

  • Compact and lightweight

  • Weather-resistant Pelican enclosure

  • Tool-free deployment

  • Deployable by non-technical users

  • Linkable with a second cross-band repeater for extended coverage

  • Flex-Power dual-input power system



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. If required, we can also assist with Industry Canada frequency licensing applications.

Specifications


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Repeater Radio Hardware:

  • VHF Range = 450 – 490 MHz
  • Mobile duplexers are 6-cavity
  • Sub-audible Tones*: up to 8
  • Channel Bandwidth: 12.5 KHz, 25 KHz

  • Transmit Power: 5 Watts
  • Transmit Current: 2 amps
  • Standby current: less than 100ma
  • Input Power: 12 volts DC

*Note - 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.

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 Case 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)
What's Included?


Repeater Module (x1)

  • The yellow case containing the radio repeater electronics.

DC Accessory Cable

  • An accessory power cable with battery termination lugs. Lets you power the repeater from a deep-cycle battery that you provide.

Duffle Bag (x1)

  • Sturdy storage bag to hold repeater module, battery packs, charger, accessory cords.
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.

Repeater Accessories

Our selection of Lite-Link products let you deploy your portable repeater in almost any situation and location. From our portable, weatherproof power packs, to our portable antenna tripods and accessory power cables—choose only what you need for your deployment scenario.

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).

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.

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Designed, fabricated & assembled in BC

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