Understanding GMRS: What Is The Difference Between SIMPLEX & REPEATER Channels?

I explain the difference between simplex channels and repeater channels on GMRS radios and explain how transmitting in GMRS simplex mode or on a GMRS repeater works.
TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 - This is a short video, I promise!
00:28 - I respect your time
01:27 - Confusion about simplex and repeater channels
02:03 - Definitions: Simplex channels and repeater channels
04:59 - A real world example - Hearing someone on a repeater, but on a simplex channel
05:11 - How can you tell if someone is talking on a repeater?
06:23 - How to configure your GMRS radio to use a GMRS repeater
09:18 - What is a repeater TONE?
10:47 - Collect your GMRS certification!
10:55 - I'm done
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I hit a repeater on all 8 repeater frequencies

[@Red.Baron.512]

If someone is in range of one repeater #1 and i am out range of that repeater, but in range of repeater #2 which range overlaps with repeater #1, can i talk to them? Or do we both need to be in range of the same repeater?

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I thought for while I wanted to get my HAM license but dropped the idea when I learned you can use repeaters in GMRS. I really don’t have any interest in all the geeky stuff in the HAM world. I just want to legally use my radio. Got my GMRS license and a couple radios. Thanks for the guidance.

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I dunno... I think, if I didn't understand this repeater stuff already, I might be more confused. Think you need a Carl Rove style whiteboard to illustrate some of these concepts as all the talk of channel sharing is hard to visualize without a visual aid. Also a demo of the squelch tail would've made that much clearer. But, enjoyed this vid, as I have all the others and I give you much respect for trying to help the noobs. I bet you've increased GMRS use in the US more than you know. I know you're the motivator in my case for sure.

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Probably the best, most straight forward explanation for repeaters in the world. I now use the printed ham version under my wobbly table leg.

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Thanks, Randy!

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