OK, It's way past time to be proactive.... Repeater access orientation (Video or ZOOM)

[gortex2]

17 minutes ago, WQWX838 said:

OK I see that link thanks! However, I see 4 UHF channels with no provision for repeater use? I defaulted to the UHF 35W selection.

There are repeater pairs available. That was 2 links i found in 10 seconds of google searching. You can send them a message and ask if they will do a RPT channel if not find a coordinator to help. 

[haneysa]

I started on GMRS, then went "hammy". My main interest in both services is Emergency Communications, but I see no problem with G's ragchewing as H's do at certain times on certain frequencies. Ragchewing violates neither the letter not the spirit of Part 95 rules. As with anything, manners, respect, and moderation should prevent heartburn on the air. Most H's (on 2 meters) and most G's that I talk to and/or monitor try to leave breaks for other stations during a ragchew, and some of us actively invite lurkers or anyone wanting to use the air to jump in. 

[WQWX838]

3 hours ago, gortex2 said:

There are repeater pairs available. That was 2 links i found in 10 seconds of google searching. You can send them a message and ask if they will do a RPT channel if not find a coordinator to help. 

OK yes this may indeed work. I talked to a coordinator about an hour ago and told him what I have, the 6 or more locations thus far that I need to use it. Two repeater channels and a simplex... I will forge ahead next week as this would allow me to 100% bail out on GMRS. I will update on this and NO I did not know that repeater assignments where available for this so thanks!