Anyone who can run their repeater in carrier squelch without problems doesn't know how lucky they are. Neither my 440 machines or my 6-meter machine can run without it for various reasons. And since they are linked to other repeaters, it becomes even more important.
Back in the late 70's/early 80's I gave up on 2 meters because of all the noise constantly there. No one would consider CTCSS. It left a bad taste and I now operate on 2 meters two days a year for RACES pumpkin patrol - that's it. Yes, they all run CTCSS today, but the damage was done and I stay on other bands as a result. Chuck WB2EDV ----- Original Message ----- From: Mike Besemer (WM4B) To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, August 18, 2008 9:39 PM Subject: RE: [Repeater-Builder] Kenwood squelch quality We run two machines on carrier squelch.
