How to build an inexpensive Ham radio repeater using two hand held radios. This build uses two Mighty UV5Rs, however you can do this with any two radio. The wire shown in the video will only work with radios that have Kenwood connections.

KHead Two Way Radio Repeater Box:
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UV8R bundle which includes the 8 watt upgrade from the UV5R with extended battery pack and Abree 771 whip antenna:
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If you do not want or need to purchase the bundle then here is each component.

UV8R:
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Nagoya 771, 15.6Inch Whip VHF/UHF upgrade from Rubber Duck and not needed if purchasing the bundle above:
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Baofeng BL53800mAh Extended Battery and USB Charger; not needed if purchasing the bundle above:
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Baofeng programming cable:
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Solar Charger Power Bank 36,800mAh for use with extended battery for long run repeaters:
https://amzn.to/3TQrsTF

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0:00 Intro
0:24 VOX Setting
1:55 Repeater Offset
2:25 Connecting the Repeater Radios
3:14 What does it look like?
3:40 Programming the radio to use the Repeater
4:43 Testing the Repeater
5:08 WrapUp
5:45 High Comedy