Accessing a Ham Radio Repeater

[@jasonbrown467]

little videos like this is precisly how i plan on slowly learning all of this material. thank you

[@johnnygerald]

Same!

[@actuallyitskevin]

Same!

[@stevejette2329]

Yes. Short, specific videos are not overwhelming and complex. This one is exactly what I need right now. Glad to find it. Very often, with YT producers, they know the subject but not the videography. Lighting, sound, camera, angles, scripting, editing ...

[@chrisa1481]

New ham here- SO grateful for you folks that make these videos. This was just what I needed!

[@JohnMackay-kn3rl]

Welcome to ham radio. I got my license 43 years ago. HF bands don't need repeaters

[@hunagirl6]

You did a good, thorough job of explaining this and it’s made a difference for me grasping it. Other teachers I’ve watched only told the theory but it was you walking through the steps that clarified it. Thank you.

[@greaterbridgeportamateurra8429]

Thank you!

[@Crusty_Camper]

Thank you for this very helpful video. I am new to this, and you have a natural skill at conveying information ( this is coming from a retired teacher ). 73 !

[@eriklaken1025]

Thank you so much, here in Holland (EU) i will start first licence, looks like the drone licence i have do this year. Prepper fun.!

[@adaptableamy4744]

Thank you for this. I watch a lot of videos that claim to teach you how to use it, but this was extremely informative.

[@dougdruziak8795]

Best video I’ve come across yet. Thank you very much! -KD2YNK

[@TheDude1764]

Very helpful, basic information. Thank you!

[@surveysy7561]

Very good one, this is what i was looking for

[@richhoule3462]

You solved all my problems tonight. THANK YOU!!!! Liked and subscribed

[@Widderic]

Awesome. I'm just now diving into all of this.

[@deepdirtysouth2394]

Great video thank you very much. I’m grateful to you man. Thank you

[@actuallyitskevin]

Well explained. Thank you!

[@nordicwolf8808]

Excellent, thank you so much for showing this.😊

[@-_-O]

Did you receive that email in the end?

[@pnowikow]

Very helpful and informative

[@qotsadet]

Thank you. This didn’t make sense until now.

[@alejandrolevy1]

Great video! Thank you

[@davidaix5771]

Just got a btech tri band im here on long island soon to go for my technician maybe one day I could try to make contact with you across the sound

[@jjryan1352]

Thanks. You could probably do a good Carl Sagan impression.

[@arikjohnson412]

Great info! Subbed

[@Bward216]

so your radio is set to the listed frequency. But when you key it, it uses the offset and transmits on the new frequency. If you have your partner radio set the same way, you won't hear each other, right? If you are 146.445 and it jumps to 147.445 but your partner is on 146.445 how exactly do you communicate? Do you have to jump back and forth frequencies to receive and transmit?

[@greaterbridgeportamateurra8429]

Your radio handles that for you automatically when you program the offset. You listen on 146.445 but you transmit on 147.445, the repeater does the opposite.

[@iamgriff]

thanks, you helped me out a lot

[@ataz0th218]

Oh snap I work in the area a few times a week. I should start throwing my radio in my work truck

[@greaterbridgeportamateurra8429]

Yes! We welcome everyone!

[@TheOnlyInformant]

The repeater I'm trying to use has the same ctcss for recieving and transmitting

[@TheOnlyInformant]

I have since figured it out

[@Joshuaxiong2]

You just need the correct frequency and tone for the input.

[@ksnice]

So how does somebody a county or two over know what freq to be on to hear you?

[@colesgarage8134]

I'm not sure what the bottom number on the radio is supposed to be?

[@FoxFornax]

Great video! But now I am left hanging on whether or not you got that email...

[@joeweberofficial]

If I want to contact a friend for instance using a repeater. Do I need to call the repeater channel or the channel that me and my friend usually use? If it’s the repeater then, is there any way to use the privacy code to stop other people joining our conversation?

[@ndrthrdr1]

From how far away will I be able to use a 2 meter and a 70cm repeater? I’m about to order an Icom id-52, if that matters. It will be my first ham radio. I’m scheduled to take the test soon …

[@greaterbridgeportamateurra8429]

It all depends of the topography from where you are to the repeater. If you have a nice line of sight to it from a high vantage point it could be 20+ miles. If you are down in a valley with a mountain in between it could be 1 mile. In this video i was at high location with the exception of some trees and foliage blocking a direct view, i almost had a direct line to the repeater so it worked well. 2 meter will travel farther with more obstructions but requires a bigger antenna. 70cm will radiate efficiently off a small antenna but line of sight is more critical.

[@ndrthrdr1]

@@greaterbridgeportamateurra8429 Thank you. I live in Phoenix, AZ, so I’m surrounded by peaks. Surely I can reach at least one, so I’ll go ahead and order the Icom and a better-than-a-duck antenna.

[@holdenragsdale2446]

Would I need the “tone” to just receive from the repeater?

[@greaterbridgeportamateurra8429]

No, only to transmit into it

[@holdenragsdale2446]

@@greaterbridgeportamateurra8429 thanks man

[@paulkazjack]

Good video.

[@TRUTHSKR448]

Newbie here. Can I use a GMRS radio to listen in to and speak to a repeater to reach another GMRS radio.

[@lunereclips3649]

Only if you have a GMRS repeater in your area and your radio supports CTCS (for the tone). Main issue is, most off the shelf GMRS radios don't list the CTCS codes as frequencies. They list as 1, 2, 3. Not 67.0, 69.3, 71.9. etc. In short, yes if you can set it up to a local repeater.

[@jasonlopardo6350]

Hey, I noticed you’re in Connecticut I’m in Bristol what frequency would I program my radio to to listen to Bristol repeater? If you could message me.

[@greaterbridgeportamateurra8429]

Looks like there are actually a few in Bristol, you could probably reach out farther than Bristol though if need be www.nerepeaters.com/2m_bystate.htm www.nerepeaters.com/440_bystate.htm

[@martinrushoe5586]

I downloaded the echo link and it ask for callsign

[@greaterbridgeportamateurra8429]

I'll have to double check but I think you may need to be licenced to use echo link. Maybe try it without im not really sure

[@ejjimenez3753]

Hi where I can get my license

[@greaterbridgeportamateurra8429]

Go on the arrl website and find a test location. Its not too hard. Free practice tests can be found online

[@rickbrooks1608]

What is the other radio next to the uv5r?

[@NYBudgetPrepper]

I am trying to program my radio to my local repeater. I am new to HAM and still learning. My local repeater was found on repeater maps and it has Two frequencies. It is for Hornell NY. The numbers are 53.370- call sign K2TJW and underneath it says 146.865-. How do I figure out what the offset is?

[@greaterbridgeportamateurra8429]

If it just says - with no number next to it, you can assume it is the standard offset of .6MHz. So it would be 146.265

[@icebrakernh]

Looking for a place to take the tests for my ham license in New Hampshire or on line can anyone give me the information please.

[@hillbillypatriot1]

How do I find the code, it’s not listed in the RepeaterBook?

[@greaterbridgeportamateurra8429]

If its not listed start at 77hz and just keep trying all the different tones until it works, its kind of a pain but theres only so many different options and theres a few very common ones like 77, 100, 136, etc…

[@j.a.3993]

What was the radio that you purchased for $25 on Amazon?

[@greaterbridgeportamateurra8429]

Baofeng uv5r or uv3r plus

[@ChristiannTyler]

So if you and a buddy both have handhelds can you use a repeater to extend the range of your handhelds ?

[@greaterbridgeportamateurra8429]

yes that is excatly right! as long as you can hit the repeater you can now reach its full coverage footprint with just you handheld

[@ChristiannTyler]

@@greaterbridgeportamateurra8429 thanks for the response I’m just curious because with our handhelds and on a repeater frequency we’re only getting a couple miles of range no different then when not using a repeaters frequency I assumed that if we both hit the repeater our range should be greatly increased?

[@ChristiannTyler]

@@greaterbridgeportamateurra8429 we live about 12 miles apart an it’d be nice to be able to reach eachother, I’m looking into a antenna to put on the roof but confused on all the options I’m sure that’ll help but again I figured if we can both hear the repeater why can’t we hear eachother?

[@KJackskii]

@@ChristiannTyler new ham guy here. Wondering if you ever figured out the issue? My other guys are about 13 miles from me and that's why we want them as well

[@riverbender9898]

Thank you.

[@Ricks2Cents]

I’m in IL I have a 115’ Tower I want to setup a Repeater!!! Any advice?

[@greaterbridgeportamateurra8429]

That would be great for a repeater. Maybe buy a used one on ebay or qrz, figure out what band you want to be one, get your antenna, filters and you will be good to go! Im sure your local hams would appreciate it! Lots of info online if you google set up amateur radio repeater. Could probably put you in touch with the person that owns and operates our club repeater.

[@barryteomeka6550]

What about New Zealand

[@freddyeandujar7512]

Hey, thank you for the video. I’m from Connecticut. Maybe you can help me out with my radio. I bought this radio and I’m pulling my hair for four days without success I need someone to teach me How I can operate it thank you

[@murphybrown32216]

can you show talking using the phone?

[@1966cambo]

soooooooooo much to learn lol

[@JohnMackay-kn3rl]

If you have a llicense you can use HF bands and communicate worldwide without repeaters

[@jasonbrown467]

i have a question, in this area i am currently staying, there are 4 repeaters. i can only seem to transmit on one of them. all four beep as i let off the ptt button like it worked, but i have another ham with me with his radio and he isnt getting my transmission from the repeater. i am new this this area, wont be here long, and i didnt plan to get too intimate with the hams in the area, but the local club has two websites and the newest one hasnt been touched in 5 years and their facebook page hasnt been touched in 3 years. both of their websites show conflicting info about the repeater, they do show some of the info needed to get on them, but they do not list the offset values, but say their repeaters are open for all to use, which i find curious. i was able to chase down the offset values from repeaterbook.com. I work in IT so i am tech savvy and i was able to get one of the repeaters to work, but ham is somewhat new to me. any ideas as to why the others wont work?

[@greaterbridgeportamateurra8429]

Two repeaters may be linked but on different frequencies, they are usually linked through an audio, rf or internet link, sometimes the operator will turn the link off for some reason that could be the issue, it may not be your radio thats the problem. Or it may be an outdated listing thats no longer accurate?

[@unoefxz]

I have basically the same radio, when I go through the menu and make the changes, they all default back to "off" as if I didnt change then but the radio give confirmation that I changed them. Any clue why that keeps happening? I am not looking to transmit just yet as I am working on my extra lic. and skipping tech etc...

[@greaterbridgeportamateurra8429]

you may be hitting the wrong buttons what model baofeng is it?

[@unoefxz]

@@greaterbridgeportamateurra8429 I figured it out, you have to be in "frequency mode" to do the changes. I had saved the repeater freq. and then tried to set it up while in ch. mode. F8HP**

[@JuanPerez-vv5lk]

could you please explain how your echolink in the cell phone recognize your hand held?

[@greaterbridgeportamateurra8429]

Yes, the repeater announces anyone that connects via echolink, our repeater has that feature turned on, some do some don't. As soon as you hit connect on the echolink app, it will play a automated voice to anyone who is not on echolink to let them know you are connected.

[@SandlapperSam]

It looks like the closest repeater to me are 30 to 40 miles away. Will I be able to reach those with a handheld?

[@greaterbridgeportamateurra8429]

you may be able to depending on how straight of a shot you have to the repeater site. You can also get an base antenna or a yagi style and just plug that into your handheld radio for way better results. Whats your location?

[@fredr7217]

I can only hit on repeater. It’s so hard

[@alexguziak8978]

What’s the difference between r-ctcs and t-ctcs?

[@greaterbridgeportamateurra8429]

Just like most repeaters require you to transmit a ctcss tone in order to open it squelch and let you in(ctcss-t) (so you would transmit it, it would receive it), you can also set your radio to only only open up its squelch if a signal received has a certain ctcss tone on it, so you would set the ctcss-r setting, however very rare you would ever use this feature.

[@Joshuaxiong2]

Receive and transmit.

[@IIrandhandleII]

I'm ham certified but still worried about breaking some fcc law

[@greaterbridgeportamateurra8429]

Dont worry there are no fcc police that will show up your door 😂 its not that up tight

[@robertrose3305]

What do you mean that you are "ham certified"? Do you have a license and call sign? KN6UXD

[@HeSavesMankind]

I thought I'd be able to pick up a couple ham radios and be able to communicate 150 miles. No?

[@91210paige]

Well handheld units not a chance. Base station set up with a good antenna and a few repeaters most definitely. But if your hidden behind mountains it's probably not going very far.

[@robertrose3305]

It is not that simple. The answer is always "it depends".

[@johnjamyt]

Is it just me or does he sound like Kermit the frog

[@paulkelly2856]

Video is poor quality. From time stamp 4:30, the radio LCD is not in the frame and and we do not know what you are doing and we missed what was entered into the radio. Video was not helpful. Will check for other videos for help.

[@greaterbridgeportamateurra8429]

Set the recieve freq of the repeater, the transmit tone, then the transmit offset. Thats all you need for most repeaters

[@robertrose3305]

You are moving your camera too fast and too often. After watching I needed Dramamine.

[@farx4070]

Too bad

[@securityguardcommand9792]

Always gotta be somebody looking for something to complain about.

[@mzsty1211]

Kermit

[@ruebenestrada6250]

87d777

[@hankhill6166]

This is illegal!!!!

[@ajbulan2029]

Tf you sayin. They have a license

[@fern_v]

@@ajbulan2029 you got trolled.

[@ajbulan2029]

@@fern_v yea i know im just talking shit

[@Dave85262]

Poorly done, need a tripod can't see the screen.

[@swhite393]

Maybe you should make one to show the world how it should be done????

[@stagwilliams5419]

@@swhite393 Steve, I'm 89 and started doing travel videos of my European trips. I've learned the basics. This guy hasn't.

[@Dave85262]

@@swhite393 I've paid my dues. I've made many videos of my travels. This guy should know better

[@swhite393]

@@Dave85262 Happy new year.

[@ReformedPiper]

Comments like this lack civility. Next time, try to be encouraging rather than just totally disregarding the video as "poorly done." Many KZbinrs start out with "poor quality" videos. His content is helpful.

[@alphasheep99]

This video would be more useful if I could actually see what the screen was displaying even half the time but apparently whatever camera you're using doesn't have a light adjust feature so I'm just staring at someone pressing buttons a black device