[Repeater-Builder] Tone squelch vs. carrier squelch

2007-02-23 Thread Brian Rau
Ok, I know all the usual reasons for using input tones on a repeater, but I have more of a theoretical performance question. Again, I'm putting together a portable VHF repeater out of a pair of Icom mobiles (IC-F121) for search-and-rescue use. Since it's for temporary, emergency use, my primary

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Tone squelch vs. carrier squelch

2007-02-23 Thread no6b
At 2/23/2007 07:05, you wrote: Ok, I know all the usual reasons for using input tones on a repeater, but I have more of a theoretical performance question. Again, I'm putting together a portable VHF repeater out of a pair of Icom mobiles (IC-F121) for search-and-rescue use. Since it's for

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Tone squelch vs. carrier squelch

2007-02-23 Thread w5zit
will probably get reliable operation down into the noise with the tone detector only controlling your repeater. 73 - Jim W5ZIT -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Fri, 23 Feb 2007 8:05 AM Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Tone squelch vs. carrier

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Tone squelch vs. carrier squelch

2007-02-23 Thread Nate Duehr
On 2/23/07, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Generally speaking, CTCSS squelch is slightly more sensitive than noise-activated carrier squelch. However, either one, when properly There is one other minor factor in this... user radios... some aren't set to output a reasonable CTCSS