In addition to routine maintenance, you should also have the repeater serviced by a qualified technician at least once a year. This will help to ensure that the repeater is in good working condition and that it will continue to operate properly for many years to come.

The repeater's frequency band determines the distance that the signal can travel. For example, a repeater that operates in the VHF band can typically transmit a signal for several miles. A repeater that operates in the UHF band can typically transmit a signal for several tens of miles.