How do I find out the offset of my repeater?
The offset is the shift the radio will do when you transmit. VHF and UHF repeaters are listed in megahertz, and 600 kilohertz is 0.6 MHz, so you add or subtract 0.6 to the repeater frequency as needed to get the transmit frequency.
What is the repeater offset for 2 meters?
Common Ham Radio Repeater Channel Spacings and Offsets
| Band | Output Frequencies of Each Group (In MHz) | Offset from Output to Input Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| 2 meters (a mix of 20 kHz and 15 kHz channel spacing) | 145.2 – 145.5 146.61 – 146.97 147.00 – 147.39 | – 600 kHz – 600 kHz + 600 kHz |
| 222 MHz or 1-1/4 meters | 223.85 – 224.98 | – 1.6 MHz |
Where is my local ham repeater?
How to Choose a Repeater
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- Ask Local Hams. The first place to check for repeater recommendations is with local hams that are active on VHF/UHF FM.
- Check a Repeater Directory. The next place to look is in a repeater directory.
- Search The Internet.
- Listen.
- Making a Contact.
How do you tell if you hit a repeater?
The simple answer is to transmit on the repeater’s input frequency, saying something like ” < your callsign > testing” and listen for the repeater’s courtesy beep (assuming there is one) on its output. If you’ve heard the beep, then you’ve hit the repeater.
What is the offset for 220 repeaters?
| Band | Frequency Range (MHz) | Offset |
|---|---|---|
| VHF High Band | 138-174 | No standard offset |
| 2m Ham | 144-148 | +600 kHz or -600 kHz |
| 220 MHz | 220-222 | +1 MHz |
| 1.25m Ham | 222-225 | -1.6 MHz |
What is the most common repeater frequency offset in the 2 meter band?
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600 kHz The answer to Technician question T2A01, “What is the most common repeater frequency offset in the 2 meter band?” is B: plus or minus 600 kHz.
How do I access my EchoLink repeater?
If you are in range of an FM repeater or simplex station equipped with EchoLink, you can use DTMF commands from your radio to access the EchoLink network. If you are a licensed amateur with an Internet-connected PC, you can access EchoLink stations directly from your PC.