A simple, non-technical overview of Ham Radio Repeaters. Part 1 Analog (FM) Repeaters

[@gbounit]

What a great video explaining repeaters! I really appreciate this video, and as a new ham, this is great knowledge. I don't care how basic it may seem to many hams. This is beneficial! Thank you!

[@kevn22]

this is gold for new hams

[@hamradiomadesimple]

Thanks, for one of the greatest compliments, I have received so far. :-)

[@sgpefamily8515]

Great video series! One slight clarification: Tone= Transmitting a CTCSS tone from your handheld or mobile radio to open a repeater. TSql= Puts a CTCSS tone on your handheld or mobile receiver so that it will only open the audio, when the proper CTCSS is received. Tone is needed to access most repeaters. It also keeps you from being repeated from other repeaters that may be on the same frequency in the area. TSql is optional so that you don't hear "nuisance" tranmissions from other repeaters on the frequency.

[@hamradiomadesimple]

Thanks for making this clear to others!!

[@TheOldManOutdoors]

New HAM here, thank you for this video. Shared with my son who is also a new HAM.

[@hamradiomadesimple]

That is awesome! Nice to have someone you know to connect with.

[@BuilderBUBBA]

Brand New HAM here...by far the best info on KZbin..Ol Guys Rule...Awesome job..Glad I found you...

[@hamradiomadesimple]

Awesome! Thank you for taking the time to let me know. A lot to learn but hopefully, these videos will shorten the learning curve.

[@Knickkknack]

I just picked up your station you were talking about the first repeater in Wake Forest on my baefang in Jacksonville

[@hamradiomadesimple]

AMAZING. I wish I was on then.

[@DLBard-bv2nd]

Thanks again M.J. great video !😊

[@hamradiomadesimple]

So glad I can help you!!

[@jimtexas68]

Super video and much appreciated.

[@hamradiomadesimple]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Yozimbo]

Another great and informative video! Thank you sir, for your time and effort!

[@hamradiomadesimple]

So nice of you to let me know! I pray your journey is made faster by these series of videos.

[@SeanFlaherty]

Great explanation of tone squelch.

[@hamradiomadesimple]

Glad you liked it! As a guy with no technical background, it took me a while to get my hear wrapped around this. I've been amazed how many people don't explain this to new hams and assume they know it. Have a great day!

[@ildarmingazov2304]

Hey there! Thanks a bunch for sharing this vid I learn more for the short time it is awesome👍💯 Have a nice day!

[@hamradiomadesimple]

So glad it was helpful to you all. Thanks for taking the time to let me know. A lot of videos in my library so make sure to check them out.

[@drdarwin1]

Great video!

[@hamradiomadesimple]

Thanks for letting me know. Appreciate you taking the time to post this!!

[@johnbauman4005]

Really enjoying and getting a lot out of your videos! Thank you so much! A couple of questions from raw beginner - can you activate tone squelch even when it isn't required? What adverse effect would that have? Once you connect to a repeater, how do you connect to another repeater through the first one? Could you transmit/receive over hundreds or thousands of miles by somehow hopping through multiple repeaters? Thanks again!

[@hamradiomadesimple]

Is this for Analog or Digital? If you want to talk, send me an email at [e-mail]. We can set up a time to talk.

[@RonEdmonds-uu6dp]

B Catalyst

[@voidpriestess42]

Agh, my local repeater is 18 miles away!!!!

[@hamradiomadesimple]

IF you can get your antenna up higher, you may still be able to reach it. Remember line of sight and hopefully the repeater antenna site is up high on a tower or building.

[@Joe-ho6fo]

Chirp is easier than manual programming.

[@hamradiomadesimple]

Absolutely. IF you are using a lot of repeaters, only way to go!!