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Mind your tone... and offset... and input frequency
Sep 20, 2016 | Repeaters

A refresher on what is needed to get on the air.

Frequencies To Scan
Jul 24, 2016 | Repeaters

Most ham radios can scan hundreds of frequencies including many that are outside of the ham bands. Why not try to use most of the available memory channels in your radios so that you have a better chance of hearing what is going on around you? This post offers some advice about how and why that might be a good idea.

Fusion and Billy Joe Jim Buck Bob
Jun 22, 2016 | Repeaters

A novice's guide to Fusion radio...

Meshnet: What it is and what it can do for you.
Jun 21, 2016 | Repeaters

A basic run-down of the Meshnet System, what it is and what it can do for you.

The Woman Behind the KM5R Repeater
May 31, 2016 | Repeaters, YL Stories

One woman's surprising journey into Hamdom.

Simplex, Duplex and Repeater Types
May 16, 2016 | Repeaters

This blog post explains the difference between simplex and duplex communication, as well as describes several different types of repeaters.

Repeaters 101
Mar 30, 2016 | Repeaters

The basics of repeaters: how they function, the equipment involved and the rules that govern repeaters and repeater owners.

So what exactly *is* a digipeater, anyway?
Feb 14, 2016 | Repeaters

A brief overview of digipeaters and how they work.