TomGeorge:
Hi;
That is Full Duplex, you receive and transmit at the same time.Do you require a permit for repeaters in UK?
We do in Australia, even on the Amateur Bands as a callsign has to be registered.Check with RAYNET, I'm sure they have portable repeaters too.
Tom...
Hi, Yes in the UK to run an Amateur Radio Repeater you must be a full license holder to apply for a NoV from OfCom (The Office of Communications - which are the UK Spectrum Authority)
In the UK we have to go through a progressive license. We start at foundation level which permits you to transmit on 10W with the exception of some bands and frequencies and the course gives you an "appreciation" of the basics such as some theory, some practical work etc.
The next level is called intermediate which is slightly more advanced and that builds on the knowledge gained through the foundation course. This level introduces some of the formulas used, more advanced design and build knowledge and will entitle you to use up to 50W of power and a few more privileges.
And finally we have the full license which is really in depth and of course builds on the previous two levels. Once passed, you can use up to 400W (the max legal UK limit) and run remote unmanned stations and a whole lot more besides.