help needed in adding a GMRS repeater on a Tidradio H8 Gen 2

[WSGF380]

Yet another NOOB here, asking for help on adding the one-and-only GMRS repeater in my area.  Its an open system, and I already received permission from the owner.  Please note: the repeater that I wish to add doesn't appear on the odMaster app.  So, I'm asking for instructions (steps) on how to add the repeater info directly on the H8 face.  Here is info from the repeater Owner:

Frequency: 462.600
input tone: 116DPL
output tone: 103.5 Hz

Help is GREATLY appreciated! 

Gregg

WSGF380
KE9CAS

 

 

[OffRoaderX]

The H8 is a H.A.M. radio - will that thing even transmit on GMRS frequencies?

[WSGF380]

The Tidradio H8 Gen 2 is interesting for a couple of reasons, one of which is that it is a HAM radio as well as GMRS:  the choice depends on how one turns it on.  For details, please check out this Youtube video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sSEh7L4QIgY

 

 

[OffRoaderX]

54 minutes ago, WSGF380 said:

The Tidradio H8 Gen 2 is interesting for a couple of reasons, one of which is that it is a HAM radio as well as GMRS:  the choice depends on how one turns it on

Ahh yes.. Now I remember. I had a couple of H8s but gave them away.

So then, to set up your repeater, whilst in GMRS mode, choose the correct Repeater Channel, which I believe for 462.600 will be Channel #25, go into the menus and find the TX/Transmit Tone option (you may have to resort to the user-manual), and select your DPL116 from the list - (it might be listed as DTC), save it, and you're done!  You can (and should) ignore the OUTPUT (aka RX) tone for now, as that is only for confusing the n00bs..

[WSGF380]

Ok, yes 462.600 corresponds to Channel #25.  My problem, however, is with assignment of the input tone/Transmit Tone (116 DPL).  I'm not seeing an option with those names or choices on my HT.  Would you mind taking a peek at my menu settings and point out the error of my way?  (see attached PDF).  That would be awesome.

Tidradio H8 menu options.pdf

[SteveShannon]

4 minutes ago, WSGF380 said:

Ok, yes 462.600 corresponds to Channel #25.  My problem, however, is with assignment of the input tone/Transmit Tone (116 DPL).  I'm not seeing an option with those names or choices on my HT.  Would you mind taking a peek at my menu settings and point out the error of my way?  (see attached PDF).  That would be awesome.

Tidradio H8 menu options.pdf 1.06 MB · 1 download

TX DCS, menu 12

[WSGF380]

In that menu 12, I see 116I and 116N.  Go with 116I (assuming the I is for input)?

[OffRoaderX]

3 minutes ago, WSGF380 said:

In that menu 12, I see 116I and 116N.  Go with 116I (assuming the I is for input)?

NO!
i = INVERTED, N = NORMAL

By default, unless otherwise specified, a DCS/DTC/DPL tone is always NORMAL (N) .

[SvenMarbles]

It's a cross tone repeater, so use the menu 12 for input 116N, and menu 13 for 103.5hz output. save.. should work.

[SteveShannon]

8 minutes ago, SvenMarbles said:

It's a cross tone repeater, so use the menu 12 for input 116N, and menu 13 for 103.5hz output. save.. should work.

No, menu 13 is for the CTCSS TX tone.  @WSGF380 should do as @OffRoaderX suggested and leave the RX CTCSS blank.  If he insists on setting RX CTCSS, that’s menu #11.

[SvenMarbles]

2 minutes ago, SteveShannon said:

No, menu 13 is for the CTCSS TX tone.  @WSGF380 should do as @OffRoaderX suggested and leave the RX CTCSS blank.  If he insists on setting RX CTCSS, that’s menu #11.

My mistake.. Menu 11 for CTCSS output.

[SteveShannon]

8 minutes ago, SvenMarbles said:

My mistake.. Menu 11 for CTCSS output.

It’s easy to happen. I’m not sure what would happen if you set something in menus 12 and 13 which are both for TX.  

[WSGF380]

On 1/1/2025 at 9:27 AM, SteveShannon said:

It’s easy to happen. I’m not sure what would happen if you set something in menus 12 and 13 which are both for TX.  

After all of the kind support, I believe that the repeater in question has been successfully programmed on my HT.  Although I didn't get a human response after doing a radio check a few times, I did hear the squelch tail.  So, a big thanks to Randy, Steve, and Sven!