input vs frequency

[tdlivings]

I see two seperate numbers on the data sheets for frequencies. One is the frequency but the other is the input. Do I need to enter the input anywhere or just the frequency?

 

[fineshot1]

I see two seperate numbers on the data sheets for frequencies. One is the frequency but the other is the input. Do I need to enter the input anywhere or just the frequency?

Just the frequency for now. There may come a time when you want to enter the input but better leave that until you gain some more experience & knowledge of what they the input is used for.

 

[nexus]

Ignore the INPUT. That is the frequency that the operator transmits on to talk into a repeater. The repeater automatically rebroadcasts their transmission over on the "FREQUENCY" which is listed on the database. That is what everyone listens in on.

Knowing the input is only useful if you're going to be say 1 mile or so away from the operator who's transmitting.

 

[gmclam]

Ignore the INPUT. That is the frequency that the operator transmits on to talk into a repeater. The repeater automatically rebroadcasts their transmission over on the "FREQUENCY" which is listed on the database. That is what everyone listens in on.

Knowing the input is only useful if you're going to be say 1 mile or so away from the operator who's transmitting.

The OP does not provide his location, so I don't know what agency/etc he is looking at. In the case of the CHP (California), the input is the frequency of the cars, and the "frequency" is the frequency of the dispatcher. In most cases you have to listen to both in order to hear both sides of a conversation.

What is really needed is some sticky or Wiki article that we can point people to who ask this question. Unfortunately it is not as black and white as just ignoring it 100% of the time.

 

[loumaag]

The OP does not provide his location, so I don't know what agency/etc he is looking at. In the case of the CHP (California), the input is the frequency of the cars, and the "frequency" is the frequency of the dispatcher. In most cases you have to listen to both in order to hear both sides of a conversation.

What is really needed is some sticky or Wiki article that we can point people to who ask this question. Unfortunately it is not as black and white as just ignoring it 100% of the time.

Actually it is, please see the comment I left in regards to this in the Admin/Site Help forum to a similar post of yours.