Operating Through Repeaters; Repeater Access - Kenwood TH-G71E Instruction Manual

Repeaters are often installed and maintained by radio
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clubs, sometimes with the cooperation of local
businesses involved in the communications industry.
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Compared to simplex communication, you can usually
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transmit over much greater distances by using a
repeater. Repeaters are typically located on a mountain
top or other elevated location. Often they operate at
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higher ERP (Effective Radiated Power) than a typical
station. This combination of elevation and high ERP
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allows communications over considerable distances.
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TX: 144.725 MHz
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TX tone: 88.5 Hz
RX: 145.325 MHz
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OPERATING THROUGH REPEATERS

TX: 144.725 MHz
TX tone: 88.5 Hz
RX: 145.325 MHz

REPEATER ACCESS

Most amateur radio voice repeaters use a separate
receive and transmit frequency. You can set a separate
transmit frequency by selecting the offset frequency and
offset direction with respect to the receive frequency. In
addition, some repeaters may require the transceiver to
transmit a tone before the repeater can be used. To
transmit this required tone, activate the Tone function
and select a tone frequency.
The required offset direction, offset frequency, and tone
frequency depend on the repeater you are accessing.
Consult your local repeater reference.
Flow Chart for Repeater Access
Select a band.
Select a receive frequency.
Select an offset direction.
Select an offset frequency.
Activate the Tone function, if necessary.
Select a tone frequency, if necessary.
Press the PTT switch.