WRTZ783

To add to the confusion, 377 is not a code that is available from the DTCS dropdown menu in chirp. AGH!

Hello! I am currently programming a few radios using Chirp, and so far, this website has proven to be an amazing resource. I've been a ham radio operator for many years, but our repeaters are pretty straightforward. The GMRS world has presented me with somewhat of a learning curve. My question is what the use differences are when it comes to using a repeater that has essentially 3 different tone configurations. For example: The Shaw Butte 725 repeater at https://mygmrs.com/repeater/4666 The main description shows an input tone of 100.0hz Then, below in the details, it says, LOCAL USE TONE D377N, REPEATER ALSO HAS 141.3 ACTIVE FOR TRAVEL USES. What does this mean exactly? Can someone give me a scenario breakdown on what codes to use and when? If I'm using the 141.3 "travel" tone, am I still technically accessing the repeater, or is it simplex? Does the D377N "Local use" Tone mean it should only be used if I'm near the repeater? What is "Local"? Can I just put in the 100.0hz output and be fine? Thanks in advance! -Chad WRTZ783