TD-H3 GMRS and Repeaters

[W3sG4c]

New guy here and learning what I can.  In my readings it sounded like making a new channel for repeaters is best; ie. Channel 31.   Do I need to input the offset/direction or is it auto/hardcoded in the H3GMRS radio?  thanks.

[WRUU653]

1 hour ago, W3sG4c said:

New guy here and learning what I can.  In my readings it sounded like making a new channel for repeaters is best; ie. Channel 31.   Do I need to input the offset/direction or is it auto/hardcoded in the H3GMRS radio?  thanks.

If you have a type accepted GMRS radio the offset should be baked in for you. A number of diy repeater channels should be also. 

[W3sG4c]

4 hours ago, WRUU653 said:

If you have a type accepted GMRS radio the offset should be baked in for you. A number of diy repeater channels should be also. 

This radio is a GMRS model and has 22 GMRS channels and 8 RPT channels.  I have the frequencies/tones for nearby repeaters but not sure whether I need to put in the offset/direction.  The manual says nothing about it being ‘baked in’.   Would it hurt if it were manually input?  Would it add another 5.000 to it?

[LeoG]

In GMRS mode it's baked in.  If you go into any of the programming softwares supported by the H3 you just put 462.xxxxMHz it the RX and 467.xxxxMHz in the TX.  Or use the preprogrammed and add your tones.  You can program up to ch55 with channels that transmit.  ch56 and up are receive only for whatever the god zenu decided.

[Socalgmrs]

Might want to consult the manual.  It has info you need to know.   Then you may want to consult the interweb.  It also has info you need to know.    If your programming in a computer this will alll be 10000000xs easier and make more sense to you.    You will always need a plus5 off set for gmrs repeaters and usually tones.