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Originally Posted by SiriusHardware
I'm not against the optional / alternative provision of CTCSS as that is actually easier to use on repeaters which are known to you, as you can have them programmed into memory channels complete with the required CTCSS tone. In those cases calling through a repeater is as easy as calling out on simplex.
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It's only easy if your radio has CTCSS
Without it, it's very, very difficult!
I have a rather nice multimode 2m, 70cm 23 cm radio. 100W on 2m. But no CTCSS so if I hear a call on one of the local repeaters, all I can do is listen to the poor soul calling and calling unless I go out to the car and get the handheld which does have CTCSS but doesn't have the range!
The IC910 with all the options loaded was not cheap, nor is it old. I'm not inclined to dump it just to get repeaters. It really only gets used when the club works a VHF contest.
I think there is more activity on 2m EME for those with the antennae than there is terrestrial 2m round here.
David