👉 Ham Radio Repeaters Explained | Beginner’s Guide

How do handheld ham radios reach across entire cities — or even across the world? The answer: repeaters.

In this video, I explain what repeaters are, how they work, and how you can start using them to make your first QSOs. From input/output frequencies to tones, linking systems, and proper etiquette, this is your complete beginner’s guide.

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