WSEW200 Posted October 15, 2024 Posted October 15, 2024 Recently licensed newb here - in So Cal. Like most newbers, just starting out with a couple of budget HT's, but looking to set up a base and mobile in the near future. Am able to connect to repeaters within range of my HT. Lots to learn but getting there. Cheers! - Jim TrikeRadio, WRTT642 and JBRPong 3 Quote
TrikeRadio Posted October 15, 2024 Posted October 15, 2024 Welcome to GMRS. I am also in S. Cal, new callsign since June of this year. Which repeaters have you been able to use? Quote
WSEW200 Posted October 15, 2024 Author Posted October 15, 2024 I can connect to the Ranchino repeater as it's near my home. I can also hit the ELAC repeater on my work commute. I haven't signed up for the Mesa repeaters yet, but likely will. Mesa West is further from me than Mesa Crest, but I can hear convos on Mesa West much more clearly. Is that weird? Seems to be more activity on that repeater as well. TrikeRadio 1 Quote
WSEH456 Posted October 16, 2024 Posted October 16, 2024 Welcome! This is a great group with lots of help! Beware, GMRS is addictive, LOL. Quote
WSGS480 Posted January 25, 2025 Posted January 25, 2025 Another newbie here. I recently got a TIDRadio H3 GMRS to use one of the repeaters after the Eaton Fire disrupted cell reception during the recent fires. I don't hear any traffic, and don't know if it is because my settings are wrong or there is no traffic in the zip 91107 area. I used the main frequency 462.575MHz and Rx & Tx CTCSS of 167.9Hz. Any suggestions or tips to debug my setup? Quote
SteveShannon Posted January 25, 2025 Posted January 25, 2025 1 hour ago, WSGS480 said: Another newbie here. I recently got a TIDRadio H3 GMRS to use one of the repeaters after the Eaton Fire disrupted cell reception during the recent fires. I don't hear any traffic, and don't know if it is because my settings are wrong or there is no traffic in the zip 91107 area. I used the main frequency 462.575MHz and Rx & Tx CTCSS of 167.9Hz. Any suggestions or tips to debug my setup? Clear the RX CTCSS. That way you’ll hear all traffic on the frequency. Otherwise scan channels 23-30 (or whatever the repeater channels are called on your radio. Some companies call them RP15-RP22 because they receive the same frequencies as 15-22. ) Quote
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