A little repeater help...

[WRXU238]

I am an absolute noob to GMRS and could use some assistance setting up a couple repeaters in my area. I have three TIDRADIO GM-5R radios and I'm having some issues getting my first successful repeater connections.

 

One of the more powerful repeaters I have authorization uses DPL Codes 732/662.

 

It's a little confusing any help would be great!

[WRXU238]

Yes it is the WRAR562 repeater.

 

 

[WRXU238]

I tried the Mollala650 repeater and it worked once.

 

Not sure what I've done wrong...

[WRXU238]

FYI the GM-5R came with a manual and cable. I have the software installed on my laptop, for this specific radio.

It seems to work fine.

[WRXU238]

I have TID software

[WRXU238]

This might be helpful...

See photo

[WRXU238]

Software download site at:

walkietalkiesoftware.com

[WRXU238]

Here's better shots of what is on my laptop screen...

[WRXU238]

Scroll down to TIDRADIO under Manufacture software (windows) then click on the pucture of the GM-5R.

[WRXU238]

Thanks!

[ClassicCarGuy]

On 7/1/2023 at 8:07 AM, WRXU238 said:

I am an absolute noob to GMRS and could use some assistance setting up a couple repeaters in my area. I have three TIDRADIO GM-5R radios and I'm having some issues getting my first successful repeater connections.

 

One of the more powerful repeaters I have authorization uses DPL Codes 732/662.

 

It's a little confusing any help would be great!

did you get it? I was wondering if you added an offset? if so what did you  write? Thanks,

[ClassicCarGuy]

Thread resurrection. I was look at the map and I can see WRAR562 station. 

 

[WSEA699]

Hi all! New to GMRS and I think I have a fairly good grasp on it except for preprogrammed radios. I have as KG-935G that is programmed with the 22 GMRS and 8 repeater channels. Are the CTCSS codes for the repeater channels preloaded also? Any help would be greatly appreciated!

[WRVG829]

10 minutes ago, WSEA699 said:

Hi all! New to GMRS and I think I have a fairly good grasp on it except for preprogrammed radios. I have as KG-935G that is programmed with the 22 GMRS and 8 repeater channels. Are the CTCSS codes for the repeater channels preloaded also? Any help would be greatly appreciated!

This should probably be a new top-level post instead of a comment on a different post.  That said, in a word, no, the CTCSS codes are NOT preloaded, as they differ (or can differ) for every repeater.  You will have to search the repeater on the main page of mygmrs.com and get the codes there.

[Socalgmrs]

No. Each repeater uses their own tone or tones. You will get that info from each repeater and need to program it in not the corresponding repeater channel. Or a diy channel.  Programming on the computer is easier but can be done on the radio face. 

[WSEA699]

Perfect! Thank you!