Newbie needs help setting up for repeater use

[AdorkableRen]

Can anyone help me program a midland mxt275 for a repeater. I have the rx frequency and the code for it. But I can't seem to hear anything or even speak on it. But it shows up in simplex mode. I'm new to this so a little confused. Any help would be appreciated.

[wayoverthere]

Midland makes you enable the repeater channels in the menu first...there's a recent thread on the same topic here:

https://forums.mygmrs.com/topic/2673-new-to-gmrs-got-a-midland-mxt275/?fromsearch=1

[Extreme]

I just downloaded the manual for the 115 a buddy has on order.  Guessing the 275 would be same procedure.

 

Enter CTCSS codes for the appropriate repeater when done.  "Privacy Codes" in Midland nomenclature. 

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Repeater Channels

Your MXT115 has the ability to access repeater channels. The use of a repeater

can significantly increase a radio’s range and coverage area. Prior

to using a repeater you must coordinate with the owner of the repeater to

gain permission to use the repeater. Be sure to understand and follow the

sharing and usage rules for each repeater system.

To Set the Repeater Channel:

1. Press and release the Menu button to place the radio in “Menu”

mode.

2. Use the Channel Up or Channel Down button to scroll through

the menu options until the LCD display shows rP

3. Press the Monitor/Scan / button to confirm your selection.

4. Use the Channel Up or Channel Down button to select ON or OFF.

5. Press the Monitor/Scan / button to confirm your selection. YOU

MUST PRESS THE MONITOR/SCAN BUTTON TO CONFIRM YOUR SELECTION

OR THE REPEATER CHANNEL SELECTION WILL NOT BE CHANGED ▪▪ When activated the repeater channels will be displayed as the

channel number (Ex. 15,16,17,ect.) and the rP icon

▪▪ Repeater channels will appear immediatly following the standard

GMRS channels (ex: 20,21,22,15rP,16rP17rP etc)

[Extreme]

Also, not all repeaters ID when activated.  Listen for a simple squelch break.  

[Extreme]

Midland assigns digits to correspond with CTCSS Freq.  Most common for repeaters is 141.3 (22) but be sure to verify.