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Can anyone please help out a newb.  Got a UV-5G and trying to program a repeater.  Followed a youtube video instructions from NotaR with the +5Mhz offset and not getting anything.  All I have is the repeater freq. and the tone.  No input/output info.
Thanks!

1.) You can upgrade the antenna, but I do not find it necessary in my area. If you choose to get an upgraded antenna you will need a 'SMA Male' antenna.
Some people like Smiley antennas and Nagoya antennas. Signal Sticks are also worth a look. Since you have the UV-5G just get something tuned for GMRS.
2.) The CT icon is showing up to tell you there is a tone set for R-CTCS. Unless you have interference (some one else transmitting on the RX channel) you generally don't need a tone in the R-CTCS slot.
3.) Yes, there is. The easiest way to do this is in Chirp. The far right hand column is labeled "skip". Select 'S' in the cell to skip the channel.

Nagoya UT-72G mag mount:
Nagoya UT-72G High Gain Magnet Mount GMRS Antenna (462-467 MHz)
Nagoya 771G for attaching to radio in handheld carry mode also better than stock antenna:
Authentic Nagoya NA-771G Handheld GMRS Antenna (15.3 Inch)
(both also avail on Amazon if you want to support Bezos instead of a small business :)  Amazon does offer free shipping but I like supporting the other guys)

Yes, you can transmit on channels 1-30. Repeater channels are labeled REPTR1-REPTR8 (channels 23-30). Once you have the tones set, you can transmit to your desired repeater.

When you get the cable make sure install the driver for it. https://www.radioddity.com/collections/accessories-programming-cable/products/baofeng-usb-programming-cable

Repeater offsets are already done for you with a GMRS radio. You only program them when you have a ham radio/UV-5R.
You just need to put in the CTCSS transmit tones. Usually there's no recieve tone.