The Basic lessons · Operating and procedures · B-002-001

Mastering Repeater Etiquette and Operations

Learn how to use repeaters to extend your radio range while respecting shared airwaves. This lesson explains the technical rules, proper calling procedures, and safety protocols for VHF and UHF operations.

This lesson is free to read; the rest are part of SignalPrep Pro. The subsection's 11 exam questions are free to practise: practise B-002-001.

What this subsection asks

• What is an appropriate way to make contact on a repeater?
• What is the main purpose of a repeater?
• What is frequency coordination on VHF and UHF bands?
• What is the purpose of a repeater time-out timer?
• What is a CTCSS tone?
• How do you call another station on a repeater if you know the station's call sign?
• Why should you pause before and between transmissions when using a repeater?
• Why should you keep transmissions short when using a repeater?
• What is the proper way to join a conversation on a repeater?
• What is the accepted way to ask someone about their location when using a repeater?
• FM repeater operation on the 2-metre band uses one frequency for transmission and one for reception. What is the standard difference between the transmit and receive frequencies (known as "offset")?