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where you can select the repeater station that is just right for your individual needs. We offer five primary models, one of which should be best suited for meeting your specific needs. If you are not sure how to select the best category, click here. Otherwise, let's go straight to the comparison chart and our selection for the best model in each category.

Repeater stations Comparison Chart

Equipment Type	On-Site and Local Area Repeater	Cross band VHF UHF Repeater	45/40 Watt Analog Repeater	50/40 Watt Wide Area Repeater	50/45 W Analog- Digital Repeater

Product type/Features
Manufacturer	Ritron	ICOM	Motorola	ICOM	ICOM
Model	RLR-460	X-Band 50	GR1225	FR3000/4000	FR5000/6000
Additional notes (See below)	See Notes 1, 8, 12	Notes 4, 9 & 12	See Notes 2 & 12	See Notes 2 & 12	See Notes 5 & 12
VHF Frequency Range	See note 1 below	136-174 MHz	148-174 MHz	148-174 MHz	136-174 MHz
UHF Frequency Range	450-470 MHz	440-470 MHz	450-480 MHz	450-480 MHz	400-470 MHz
PC Programmable	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
System Type	Conventional	Conventional	Conventional	Conventional	Conventional/LTR
Dual Mode 12.5 or 25 KHz	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes plus 6.25 kHz
CTCSS, DCS	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Automatic Station ID (CWID)	Included	Not available	Included	Included	Included
VoIP Compatible	No	No	No	No	Yes
Remote diagnostics	No	No	No	No	Yes
Analog/Digital compatible	No	No	No	No	Yes
2-tone paging encode	No	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Number of channels (See note 6)	1	128 VHF & UHF	32	32	32
dPMR Full digital narrow band	No	No	No	No	Yes
LTR upgradeable (See Note 14)	Yes	No	Yes	Yes	Yes
Compander for 12.5 kHz	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Built in battery back up	No (See Note 10)	Yes (See note 11)	No (See Note 10)	Yes (See note 11)	Yes (See note 11)
Specifications (See Note 13)	RLR-460	X-Band 50	GR1225	FR3000/4000	FR5000/6000
Size	2.15" x 8.0" x 5.75"	19" x 5.0" x 15.5"	8"H x 10"W x 14"D	16.2" x 4.3" x 14.1"	19" x 10.25" x 3.4"
Weight	3.5 lbs.	19 lbs	35 lbs.	26.4 lbs	12.3 lbs
Power output	2/5 watts (Note 1)	10-50/45 Watts	10-50 watts	10-50 watts	50/45 watts
Standard warranty	1 year	2 years	1 year	2 years	2 years
Detailed Pricing Information	RLR-460	X-Band 50	GR1225	FR3000/4000	FR5000/6000
Regular Price, VHF	$915	$1,823	$2,200	$2,500	$2,995
Our Price, VHF	$795	$1,795	$1,995	$2,195	$2,495
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UHF adds	Standard	Standard	Same price	Same price	Same Price
Increase power to 5 watts	$100	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Add 19" wide rack (30" high)	Not applicable	$120	$120	$120	$120
Add 30" high enclosed cabinet	Not applicable	$500	$500	$500	$500
Duplexer adds (See note 7)	Included	Not required	Included	Included	Included
Add palm type microphone	$54	Included	Included	Included	Included
Add desk microphone	Not available	$149	$149	$149	$149
PC programming kit	$160	$133	$579	$133	$175
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Notes:

1) An in-band repeater system known as Radio Nexus is available for VHF use. No duplexer required.   Price is $995 including flex type antennas. External antennas can also be used for longer range. The X-Band 50 has this same capability.

2) Detailed specifications are available by clicking on image.

3) The Motorola RKR1225 is optionally available for 19" rack mounting.

4) We also offer a voting receiver system. Call us at 1.800.489.2611 for additional information.

5) This is the only station capable of both analog and digital application.

6) Selected channel must be within operating range of duplexer to operate in the repeater mode.

7) Included duplexer assumes 3.5 MHz or greater spacing for VHF or minimum of 5.0 MHz for UHF. Additional cost may be applicable for operation or frequencies less than recommended spacing and/or reduced insertion loss for improved portable talkback range.

8) Standard model is 2 watts. 5 watt version is optionally available. Price includes flex antenna. External antennas can also be used for longer range.

9) Requires both VHF and UHF antenna with associated cable systems.

10) An standard PC type UPS device, available at Office Depot or Staples, provides excellent battery backup for less than $50.

11) Back up battery not included. Any automotive type battery can be used. Typical cost at AutoZone or other auto parts retailers will be less than $50. Cost will vary depending on the capacity of the battery - the more capacity, the longer operating time available.

12) Price does not include antenna, lightning protection, or cable system.

13) Click on Product Model number or product image for detailed specifications

14) For additional information on LTR Trunking, click here.

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