How does frequency coordination work?
In order to make a recommendation, the frequency coordinator needs some data about the proposed new repeater, such as its location, antenna height, ground elevation above sea level, transmit power, etc. These items all affect, to one degree or another, the repeater’s area of coverage. The frequency coordinator will review the data on the new repeater. Then in conjunction with the data in his database, he may assist the applicant in finding an optimum frequency pair. Most frequency coordinators will consult with the sponsors of nearby co-channel (same frequency) and adjacent-channel repeaters, and with his adjacent-area counterparts, to make sure there are not any valid objections to the new repeater. This way, sponsors of existing repeaters are given the opportunity to look out for their own interests. Once a new coordination is issued, there is a six month construction period to get the new machine on the air. If it’s not on by this deadline, the coordination is allowed one additional
• In order to make a recommendation, the UNYREPCO needs some data about the proposed new repeater, such as its location, antenna height, ground elevation above sea level, transmit power, etc. These items all affect, to one degree or another, the repeater’s area of coverage. UNYREPCO will review the data on the new repeater. Then in conjunction with the data in the coordination database, the local frequency coordination committee member may assist the applicant in finding an optimum frequency pair. • UNYREPCO studies the parameters of nearby co-channel (same frequency) and adjacent-channel repeaters, and with the established, adjacent frequency coordination councils, to make sure there are not any valid objections to the new repeater. Once a new coordination is issued, there is a six month construction period to get the new machine on the air. If it’s not on by this deadline, the coordination is allowed one additional six-month period (upon written request), after which the coordination
In order to make a recommendation, the frequency coordinator needs some data about the proposed new repeater, such as its location, antenna height, ground elevation above sea level, transmit power, etc. These items all affect, to one degree or another, the repeater’s area of coverage. The frequency coordinator will review the data on the new repeater. Then in conjunction with the data in his database, he assists the applicant in finding an optimum frequency pair.
