Also a Newb (Repeater Woes)

[UncleYoda]

The channels function independently.  The repeater channel has a 5MHz offset programmed in for the transmit frequency.  So if both your display channels are set to the same receive frequency, the radio could receive on either one.  If the repeater transmits an output tone, you can optionally set a receive tone to know when you're receiving from the repeater.

[WSFT900]

So as long as I have the repeater set with tones ect on the HH and I transmit on simplex 18 the repeater will automatically 'hear' it and will transmit my signal? And does it hurt to have both radios set up exactly with repeaters? (Maybe I am overthinking to much and need to take a break lol) Time for College football asap