WRWF477

No, I very much appreciate it!!! I have very little/basic knowledge in the radio world. Just started learning and JUST got both GMRS and HAM licenses/call signs this week. The learning experience is much appreciated. I did learn about CTCSS and DCS. But with the amount of knowledge I took in, it hasn’t quite stuck yet. So you breaking it down for me again is very helpful. I figured that was the case on why the couldn’t hear me. It also seems like looking on this site and locating the repeaters, it looks like the owner wants a paid subscription to use the repeater….. I’m assuming that’s how you would get the input tone or digital code? I also need to learn how to enter these tones into the radio. Again, very new and just got both radios the past few days, so learning the settings. In programming, I did see “CTCSS/DCS Decoder” and “CTCSS/DCS Encoder”. I assume that’s where these codes will need to be entered so those using the repeater can hear me. I appreciate you taking the time to help explain it some. Looking forward to learning as much as I can and really get into the hobby. Hopefully soon I will be able to do more than just listen ? -Josh WRWF477 KC1SLV

I’m brand new to the GMRS world. Just picked up a Wouxun KG-935G Plus (also have a Yaesu VX-6 for HAM)…I live in Stratford and work in Norwalk. So far I’ve just been doing some listening. Seems like I’m reaching a repeater in Long Island and I THINK another one in Bridgeport. Unfortunately, the only few times I tried talking, it doesn’t seem like anyone can hear me. Still have to learn repeater access, but I’m looking forward to learning. If there is anyone/any groups in the area, let me know. GMRS: WRWF477 HAM: KC1SLV