Carl Hyde wrote:
>
> Are 10 meter repeaters PL
> coded and how do you key one up? I use the split
> mode to transmit on the input frequency and receive on
> the upper 600 output frequencies but I never hear
> anything.
In general, 10 meter repeaters use PL. This is to prevent a total
mess when the band is open. The split is -1 MHz, ie.: input for
29.62 is 29.52. Perhaps the best thing to try is park the rig on
29.6 simplex and leave it there for a week. If the band doesn't
open you will hear nothing but if there is a band opening you will
be rewarded. I'm in North Jersey and I seldom hear 10 m FM activity.
A good vertically polarized antenna, or at least an inverted V would
help.
73, Bob WB2VUF
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