ADS-SR1 Simplex Repeater

-

The ADS-SR1 is a multi-function voice recorder device that connects to virtually any handheld, base, or mobile radio. It features exceptional voice recording quality and higher capacity than any other comparable device on the market.

The ADS-SR1 functions as a simplex repeater, and also as a voice mail and voice beacon device.

Cascadia Survivalist has found the ADS-SR1 to be very useful for temporary operation in remote areas, when beyond the range of more common duplex repeaters. By placing the simplex repeater on a remote hilltop communication is extended to surrounding areas that were not previously possible using a hand-held radio (HT). When leaving the area the ADS-SR1 and its associated radio is easily packed out (after someone climbs back to the top of the hill to retrieve it :-( )  We also use a ADS-SR1 in a more populated area to allow individuals to leave and retrieve messages for others.

When purchasing a ADS-SR1, we recommend paying the additional $15(US) to upgrade the recording time from 218 seconds (3.6 minutes) to 1734 seconds (29 minutes), especially if using the device for voice mail.

More information about the ADS-SR1 can be found on the Argent Data Systems webpage: https://www.argentdata.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=98

The Ham Radio Crash Course YT-Channel (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nrkAqWEB7rs) did a review of the ADS-SR1.  

While the ADS-SR1 is marketed to the amateur (Ham) radio community, it will work with any radio to which it can be connected. (Check your county's regulations about use of this device on other radio systems. Your country may have different regulations than does Canada).  


Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

The Facts About Radio Communication Distance

-
Image
What’s the range for a radio to communicate with someone? How many miles? This is almost the most common question people ask before getting a new two-way radio. But if you check the answers for the same radio, you may find many disappointed people saying that only 0.5 mile, but also some saying 3 miles, 5 miles, and so on. Why they're so different? Because the type of terrain and equipment can greatly affect the talking range. You often see ads for two-way radios saying "up to 36 miles" or more. Here the keyword in the advertisement are "up to". This maximum range is more theoretical than realistic. So how far can you really expect to talk? The key considerations that affect range are: signal type, antenna, obstructions, and signal strength (wattage). No single factor is a silver-bullet to extend your communication range. But taken in combination, they can mean the difference between getting 1/2 mile range, vs 6 miles or more. This article from Baofeng discusses
Read more

What Gets Destroyed in an EMP (And How to Protect)

-
Image
EMP is a low-probability threat, but one with potentially high consequences should it occur. Dr. Arthur Bradley, a recognized expert in EMPs, their effects and how to protect against them, has a video where he offers suggestions on how to protect against an EMP. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JNBj3nkVqEQ Dr. Bradley's recommendations are based on his research and would seem to offer a reasonable degree of protection against EMP... unlike some suggestions we see in "prepper" groups suggesting such things as using a microwave oven as a Faraday cage. There is a common misconception that a microwave oven is a Faraday cage. It is not. Not even a close approximation. Go in your kitchen and open the door of your microwave. Look at the mating surfaces between the door and oven. There is no bare conductive metal at all, usually power coated sheet metal or plastic on both surfaces. It is essentially *wide open* from an RF perspective except right at 2.4GHz. Attenuation at 2.4GHz
Read more

Survivalist and Preparedness Blogs, YouTube Channels, and Downloads

-
Image
  There are a large number of Blogs that provide survivalist and preparedness information. Many of these Blogs are an excellent resource, others perhaps less so; but they all provide something of interest to someone. Here is a list to add to your own favorites: A Year Without the Grocery Store - https://ayearwithoutthegrocerystore.com/     American Civil Defense Association - https://tacda.org/ AMP-3 - https://www.amp-3.net/ AmRRON - https://amrron.com/ Ask A Prepper - https://www.askaprepper.com/ Backdoor Survival - https://www.backdoorsurvival.com/ Before It's News (Survival) - https://beforeitsnews.com/survival/ Brushbeater - https://brushbeater.org/ Bunker Basics - https://bunkerbasics.com/ Cascadia Survivalist - https://cascadiasurvivalist.blogspot.com/ Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms - http://www.ccrkba.org/ Common Sense Home - https://commonsensehome.com/ DIY Homeschooler - https://diyhomeschooler.com/ Doom and Bloom Medicine - https://www.doomandbloom
Read more