Could you please look over my CHIRP settings to use repeaters

[WRVE426]

Hi

I don't live close enough to trigger any repeaters from my home.  I have used CHIRP for the first time to program three repeaters into my KG-935G.  I followed the CHIRP documentation as best I could and here ls what I got (see below).  Did I use the correct columns to enter the tones (all three repeaters use the same RX and TX tones)? 

I left the following columns blank: ToneSql, DTCS Code, DTCS Rx Code, DTCS Pol and Crossmode (since I do not understand the purpose of these columns).  Is this correct?

Thank you for any pointers!

 

Edited December 31, 2022 by WRVE426
removed Deland repeater tone

[BoxCar]

You can put the same entries into channels 20 - 22 freeing 28-30 for other entries but you wouldn't have names unless you can change the default name.

[MichaelLAX]

2 hours ago, BoxCar said:

You can put the same entries into channels 20 - 22 freeing 28-30 for other entries but you wouldn't have names unless you can change the default name.

 

Old and stupid infers you were once young and stupid and got older! 

I believe this suggestion is incorrect and should be ignored by the OP.

Although I do not have the Wouxun KG-935g to test in CHIRP, my understanding is that Channels 20 - 22 for this radio are SIMPLEX channels and hence using them to gain access to any repeater will fail.

It looks to me that you have correctly programmed your radio for those three repeaters.

Take a Ride on the Reading Railroad; do NOT pass GO and do NOT collect $200,  but as you get closer to these repeaters, you should be able to hear their "repeater tails" when you "kerchunk" your radio, by holding down the transmit button for about 2 seconds and then letting go.

When you hear the tail, you can then transmit, ID yourself and ask if anyone is hearing your signal.

It is possible, but unlikely, that they have one or more of these repeaters set to no tail, and you would then hear nothing when you kerchunk your radio.

PS: You should now delete the DeLand Repeater access Tone from your original post, so that you are not publishing here an unlisted, permission required Tone.

 

 

 

[WRUU653]

Since your screen shot dosn't show it, I would also add to make sure you have the offset set. This may already be preset for you. Also if you want it included in your scan remember to unselect the "S" in the skip column. 

[KAF6045]

On 12/29/2022 at 4:11 PM, WRVE426 said:

Hi

I don't live close enough to trigger any repeaters from my home.  I have used CHIRP for the first time to program three repeaters into my KG-935G.  I followed the CHIRP documentation as best I could and here ls what I got (see below).  Did I use the correct columns to enter the tones (all three repeaters use the same RX and TX tones)? 

I left the following columns blank: ToneSql, DTCS Code, DTCS Rx Code, DTCS Pol and Crossmode (since I do not understand the purpose of these columns).  Is this correct?
 

On many of these radios "TONE" mode means it only sends the tone, but does not check for that tone on receive. ToneSQL means it both sends and expects to receive the tone (why so many editors use separate columns for specifying the actual tone based on mode I will never understand).

Leaving the mode in TONE means you should hear all traffic on the frequency, so you can confirm the repeater is accessible. Later you can change to ToneSQL (and put the tone into the other column) to block out non-repeater traffic on the frequency (make sure to test before finalizing the configuration).

And has been mentioned, repeaters need a +5.0MHz offset.

[WRVE426]

WRUU653 and KAF6045 - thanks so much for your replies and for educating me on CHIRP use!!

Happy new year and all the best for 2023

[WRVE426]

On 12/30/2022 at 9:39 AM, MichaelLAX said:

 as you get closer to these repeaters, you should be able to hear their "repeater tails" when you "kerchunk" your radio, by holding down the transmit button for about 2 seconds and then letting go.

Yes, that worked perfectly, thank you, today I hit a repeater 27 miles away

PS: You should now delete the DeLand Repeater access Tone from your original post, so that you are not publishing here an unlisted, permission required Tone.

done, thank you!

 

 

 

 

 

 

[MichaelLAX]

So now that you know the repeater works, when driving closer, the next step is to try to get your HT to hit it from home:

There are "hot spots" and "cold spots" inside your house, so try different rooms; including one with a window looking toward the repeater, then attempts outside, etc.

Then there is the Nagoya 771G antenna to replace the rubber ducky on your HT.

[WRVE426]

17 hours ago, MichaelLAX said:

So now that you know the repeater works, when driving closer, the next step is to try to get your HT to hit it from home:

Alas, were I live we have no nearby repeaters, but there are repeaters in the locations I often go hiking, so I am very happy with that!

Then there is the Nagoya 771G antenna to replace the rubber ducky on your HT.

The antenna on the Wouxun KG-935G seems to be working really well.  Do you think that the Nagoya 771G would be even better?

 

[MichaelLAX]

34 minutes ago, WRVE426 said:

The antenna on the Wouxun KG-935G seems to be working really well.  Do you think that the Nagoya 771G would be even better?

Yes, although I have no direct experience with the KG-935g; but it works better than my "ducky" antennas.

Whenever I put my Diamond 771 on any of my HTs (Ham or GMRS), I always get better coverage.

The Nagoya is better tuned to GMRS; as the Diamond is tuned to Ham 2 meters and 70 cms.