Linda,
While it is true that you will always hear some repeaters and never be
able to transmit through them at the 5 watt level, here is another
possible cause of the problem. This is a shot in the dark on my part,
but here goes.
I think you are using a Wouxun.
Remember that the plus and minus offset direction on those radios is
not automatic like it is on most of the others.
Thus, if you have 1 repeater that is on a frequency above 147.000, and
the others are on 145 or 146 MHZ, the 147 repeater will in all
likelihood require a plus offset.
So, be sure that is what you have programmed in the memory for that
frequency pair, along with the high power setting.
Then, as I said in the information I sent you off list, try the magnet
mount in several locations around your house, and be prepared to
compromise regarding the location where it really works vs where you
really want it to work.
Mike Duke, K5XU
----- Original Message -----
From: "Linda C. Knight" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Saturday, April 21, 2012 6:57 PM
Subject: got the magnet mount
Hi all, now I have the magnet mount antenna.
I can pick up signals-and I can listen to the particular repeater, but
here
is the thing, I can't transmit. (there is no ctcss tone on this
repeater.)
I can receive on my two other repeaters and can transmit. Just on this
one
repeater I can't.
Any thoughts? The weather is nasty down here today-but tomorrow, I
will take
the mag mount and ht a little away from the building.
Thanks,
Hugs and 73
Linda C. Knight & shirley
CallSign: kk4hrg
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