UHF/VHF Repeaters can be set up using a simple dual band radio both as a fixed radio or in a mobile.
DF'ing can be done with a HT. It is really pretty easy. We used to practice that from time to time, mainly looking for people trying to jam our repeaters. We found more than one. It's a good skill to have and well worth learning it. That gives the knowledge to figure out at least to some degree how to get around it. The best one, which is also good ham practice and saves battery life.
Run as low of a power setting as possible.
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