NWHov Posted Saturday at 03:54 PM Report Posted Saturday at 03:54 PM 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??? Quote
SteveShannon Posted Saturday at 03:56 PM Report Posted Saturday at 03:56 PM 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. Raybestos, GreggInFL and WRXB215 3 Quote
nokones Posted Saturday at 05:06 PM Report Posted Saturday at 05:06 PM 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. Quote
MDYoungblood Posted Saturday at 07:01 PM Report Posted Saturday at 07:01 PM 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. 3's Greg Quote
WRTC928 Posted Saturday at 07:24 PM Report Posted Saturday at 07:24 PM 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. WRYZ926 1 Quote
WRUE951 Posted Saturday at 08:07 PM Report Posted Saturday at 08:07 PM 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 Quote
GreggInFL Posted 6 hours ago Report Posted 6 hours ago On 7/26/2025 at 3:24 PM, WRTC928 said: 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. Same here. I ask permission and offer thanks with a note that I will assume "open" means just that and requires no response from the owner. Long pause... ...due to traffic on Daytona 650, which is permission only. Turns out it was the owner asking for a radio check. We chatted for a while and he said the repeater had been unlisted for a couple years and recently made available via MyGMRS with permission only. Nice guy. This is a great example of asking permission, promising to follow the rules and getting to use someone else's gear. DAB650 has very little traffic. If the SHTF I'll move from wide open Orlando 700 to this little guy because 700 will get swamped. Quote
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