Hey, new HAM operator here.
I have a quick question and before anyone rips me a new one I want to stress that this would only be used in a dire emergency.
Here's my setup:
Baofeng UV-5R (using CHIRP)
Local repeater uses PL tone
Is it possible to use a "privacy channel" (DCS or CTCSS, I'm not particular) on my local repeater?
I've tried to use cross mode "Tone -> DTCS" but the problem is I'm not transmitting using DCS while using the PL tone.
I've also tried "TSQL" tone mode but I don't think the repeater is forwarding th PL tone.
My overall goal is to make contact with family quickly in the event phones are down.
Any advice would help!
I have a quick question and before anyone rips me a new one I want to stress that this would only be used in a dire emergency.
Here's my setup:
Baofeng UV-5R (using CHIRP)
Local repeater uses PL tone
Is it possible to use a "privacy channel" (DCS or CTCSS, I'm not particular) on my local repeater?
I've tried to use cross mode "Tone -> DTCS" but the problem is I'm not transmitting using DCS while using the PL tone.
I've also tried "TSQL" tone mode but I don't think the repeater is forwarding th PL tone.
My overall goal is to make contact with family quickly in the event phones are down.
Any advice would help!