Boston University GMRS/Ham repeaters
There is good coverage of Boston University campus from the MIT repeater, just across the Charles River. There is also a nearby GMRS repeater.
| Repeater | License | Callsign | Repeater Transmit [MHz] | Repeater Offset [MHz] | PL TX [Hz] | PL RX [Hz] |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MIT | Amateur | W1XM | 449.725 | - 5.0 | 114.8 | 114.8 |
| Fenway | GMRS | WQYQ870 | 462.625 | + 5.0 |
Other Boston University area repeaters
The New England Repeater Directory is a fantastic resource for amateur radio repeaters and simplex/internet links.
Cost of Amateur Radio vs. GMRS license
- Amateur Radio licenses cost $15, for life (free renewal) upon passing a licensing exam. Individuals that already have an amateur radio license from another country can get a reciprocal operating permit.
- GMRS licenses cost $65 for a 10-year term, no exam (the ten-year GMRS license term is new in the May 2017 FCC Report & Order)