I've been programming in some repeaters for emergency backcountry use. I don't have any problems with the repeaters with the standard shift of 600mhz but can't figure out how to input repeaters with a wider spread. One example is a repeater with rx 162.630 and tx 167.610. How do I dial in a frequency with a 4.980 shift? I'm using the Yaesu vx-6 handheld radio. Thanks in advance...
Programming Yaesu VX-6 for odd splits Was: Yaesu Repeater setup
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kayn1n32008
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While the Yaesu is capable of odd splits, the frequencies you are trying to use are not with in the ham band. I am not going to open the can of worms about ham gear OOB, needless to say, you need a proper LMR radio. You also need to get permission from whom ever owns the repeater to use it.
If you are in the US, most VHF LMR requires 2.5KHz deviation. The radio you have does not do narrowband properly.
Thanks for the reply. The repeater is operated by a backcountry ski lodge in Canada. They encourage their clients to bring vhf radios with the tx rx setup with those frequencies. They are also licenced to use the simplex channel among the group but the repeater is in case of emergency to call out to of the lodge. It’s all above board, I just can’t figure out how to set it up with a spread bigger than standard spreads.
Programming memories with odd splits is discussed on page 35 of the VX-6 manual that you can download from Yaesu's web site.
kayn1n32008
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By using the amateur radio, you are putting their license at risk. You really need to get the proper radio. Besides that, the Yaesu radio does not perform very well at those frequencies. While you may be on ‘high’ power you are likely not putting out anywhere the rated power.
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Thanks for this, that was exactly what I was looking for and don’t know how I missed it. I’ve even programmed odd splits in the past.
As far as the radios not working and not licenced to be used, it might be different where you’re located but these radios have been a lifesaver literally. They work great with the repeaters located in the alpine and you can always hit one. They prevent Parks from having a gong show on their hands when they have to conduct a rescue. Direct communication is key and the lodges not only are authorized to use these frequencies, the self guided guests are required to use them to stay in communication. Large avalanches can cause mass casualties and being in communications with SAR allows the guests to provide coordinates for pickup and a detailed description of what is needed. The only alternative is a PLB that sends out a distress signal to your location with no attached info. Parks won’t know if you’re lost, broke a leg or have 12 people hit with an avi and needing emergency evacuation.
Thanks again for the info!
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