Eight repeater channels, but too many repeaters...

[Webslinger]

Just got my first set of GMRS radios (KG-935G Plus) and have a question about repeaters. There are eight GMRS repeater channels, but what happens if you have more than eight GMRS repeaters in your locality? How does that work? Do they share frequencies?

Thanks

[WRYZ926]

Most of the time each repeater that is on the same channel will use different tones. It would be a real mess if all repeaters on the same channel used the same tones or no tones at all.

[WRUU653]

20 minutes ago, Webslinger said:

Just got my first set of GMRS radios (KG-935G Plus) and have a questions about repeaters. There are eight GMRS repeater channels, but what happens if you have more than eight GMRS repeaters in your locality? How does that work? Do they share frequencies?

Thanks

The repeaters should have different tones set for access if they are near each other. You can program more repeaters in your radio. Repeater channels typically are from 23 to 30, Program the next eight frequencies the same but with different tones as needed and the next eight and so on if you need more. 

[WRXP381]

In my area we have a BUNCH of repeaters.  Many in the same frequency.   All with different tones.  I’ve probably got 30+ repeaters saved in my radio.  I’ve never had an issue with over lap and what not.  

[Webslinger]

Thanks all for the replies. Good to be educated.