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Cost Comparison Study:
Three base stations, each 50 miles apart, need to be in communication in hilly terrain. The following would
likely apply:
HF SSB VHF/UHF
3 Transceivers $6,000 3 Transceivers $6,000
3 Antennas $1,350 2 Repeaters $9,000
3 Antenna Masts $300 5 Towers $9,000
2 Repeater Sites $ ??
2 Repeater Bldg. $4,000
2 Repeater Power $6,000
TOTAL $7,650 TOTAL $34,000 + site cost
As you can see in this type of installation, HF SSB has a tremendous cost advantage over VHF/UHF
alternatives, where long distances (over 12 miles) are involved.
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