autopatch

Hello everyone I can't seem to figure out how to use autopatch. I tried dialing my cell numbe into the repeater ind it did not work. Is there something I'm missing I don't know how but any help would be great. Thanks

I was looking through my repeater directory when I noticed that there were both open and closed autopatches available on many different repeaters. I don't actually have a cell phone right now (in college, don't feel like paying for something I rarely use) but autopatch sounds like a lifesaver if...