New to gmrs

[WSEN813]

I received my license a few weeks ago, and have a midland 275. I live in Laceys Spring, Ala, and I think I have programmed my radio for a repeater, #22 on the instruction sheet provided, 141.3. Now, question, is this open to gmrs members, or do I need to request access to this repeater. So far, I have not received the typical “kerchunck”, when I key up. According to my power meter, I am putting out close to 15 watts of power, and my antenna is set high in an open window.

thanks in advance, wsen813

[TrikeRadio]

Some repeater owners request or "require" you to get permission. if you can find the repeater on the repeater map here at mygmrs.com you cna usually submit a request, but you can also likely ask on the repeater itself.

But it kind of sounds like you are trying to reach it on the regular "channel 22" instead of the repeater channel for 22. Check your documentation. the repeater channel which might be called repeater 22 or r22 or just channel 30 sometimes is what you want... and of course enter your transmit tone (if you know what the actual input tone is...how do yo know it is 141.3?) on that channel and try.

with 15 watts you should be able ot hit most any repeater in your local area as long as you have line of sight to it.

[Socalgmrs]

Yup.  First I would imagine you’re in the wrong “channel”.  Gotta be a a duplex “repeater channel” if you’re in 22 that’s simplex.   Then if your tones are correct and you’re still not getting into the repeater check line of sight. Also what antenna and coax and length are you running. How far away is the repeater.  Do you have line of sight?  Also keep in mind most repeater owners don’t really like any one to kerchunk the repeater.  Just step up, say hello and ask for a radio check.  As for permission what does it say on the listing?   How did you get the tones?   

[WRUU653]

The only repeater I see on the map near you on repeater #22 says that permission is required and they don’t list the tones. ??? Where did you get the info for 141.3?

Edit: The reason I ask is are you sure you have the right tone set? Also if this is the same repeater than yes permission would be needed and they should give you the proper tones when they grant permission.

Edited September 27 by WRUU653
Clarification

[nokones]

Some repeaters will not kickback or have a squelch tail. Also, some repeaters may have a reverse burst or squelch tail eliminator feature setting. If you put your mobile/portable in the monitor (PL/DPL Defeat) mode you may hear a squelch tail.

[TrikeRadio]

In any case, you should call the repeater and at least state your callsign. Don't just key it to see if you get a tail. You may or may not hear it. - you can ask for a radio check or just state " testing repeater (whatever it is called or the channel or frequency) and you call sign to see if you get a repeater response or an actual person responding that they hear you.

 

[GreggInFL]

As mentioned above, some repeaters don't have a tail you can hear.  Try transmitting to another radio via the repeater.  Make sure you're not hitting the second repeater via simplex but are going through the repeater.