Open System?

[NWHov]

Should one ask for permission to use a repeater even if it is posted as "open system"?  In passing by, I can see just using it for a short moment without permission, but if it is one I would use more frequent???  

[SteveShannon]

Just now, WSJH434 said:

Should one ask for permission to use a repeater even if it is posted as "open system"?  In passing by, I can see just using it for a short moment without permission, but if it is one I would use more frequent???  

They either mean what they say when they label it open or it’s not really open.  I would use it without seeking permission but if you get a chance contact the owner to say thanks.

[nokones]

If it is listed as an Open Repeater, it is an open repeater and permission is not required. 

I wouldn't worry about it, just use it. Most repeater owners don't monitor  their own repeater anyways unless it is the only repeater in that particular coverage area.

[MDYoungblood]

It is polite to ask to use someone's repeater, I have several in my area I rarely hear anyone using but I have called for the owner when first using them, with permission then use it freely.

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Greg

[WRTC928]

Listing a repeater as "open" is typically taken to mean no permission is required. However, politeness is never out of style, and there's no harm in contacting the owner to say thanks. 

[WRUE951]

My repeater is open to anyone that wants to use it, following rules of course..  And i do reserve the right to shut it down on the ocasional 'jack wad'..  Dosen't happen offten but it does and usually due to one 74 year old looser named Ron Antonson