[Newbie wanting to connect to a repeater, needing a little help to get started.]

On 8/21/2021 at 5:54 PM, marcus44875 said:

Hi everyone,

I am a newly licenced GMRS user and I would like to connect to the closest repeater to me which is Mansfield 650 in OH.  The myGMRS map shows that the frequency is 462.650 which I can select on my radio and the Tone in and Tone out are both 032 DPL which I do not understand.  Are these PL tones?  How do I set them? 

Please can someone point me in the right direction.

Many thanks

Marcus WRMV230

Hi Marcus, there are two different types of "codes" that are used to enter a repeater and other uses. One referred to as "PL" (private-line), or (ctcss) continuous tone coded squelch system. These are analog sub-audible tones. You have a choice of about 38 of them. Then you have have the same concept except they are "DPL", digital coded sub-audible. They both do the same job....you just need to know the code required to use the repeater. The program instructions should allow you to enter the required one! 

I hope this explanation helped you in some way.

Regards,

David

WRHT835