I have been using my Midland MX275 for a few years mostly for Jeep trail communication. I am now wanting to learn more about using repeaters and engaging in conversation
1. I have reached out and gained access to two repeaters, I have set tone. If I want to communicate do I set my channel to the correct repeater frequency channel and then announce my presence? The reason I ask is that channel 17 I hear chatter and I here same conversation on 17rp. Sorry I don't have all the frequencies and channels associated yet. I rely on charts
2. How do you get into conversations with other users? I know I am to announce my call signal and say listening or monitoring. I understand you can call for radio check, but beyond that, what is the gmrs protocol for conversations.
I am sure I will have more questions as I dig into gmrs realm.
Thanks