How Do I Set Receive Frequency, Transmit Offset and PL Tone for a Ham Radio Repeater?

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Read a Repeater Listing Setting What It Means RX / Output The frequency your radio receives: the repeater’s transmitted signal. TX / Input The frequency your radio transmits: the repeater listens here. Offset The difference between TX and RX. Use the operator’s exact pair and direction; do not infer it from the band alone. CTCSS / PL A subaudible access tone. Transmit tone opens the repeater; receive tone squelch filters what your radio lets you hear. They are separate settings. Digital Voice D-STAR, DMR and Fusion are different systems. Confirm your radio supports the mode and follow the operator’s access instructions. Hearing an ID does not prove your transmit settings work. If you hear tones but no speech, check mode and receive-squelch settings before concluding the repeater is down. Find Regional Band Plans & Official Sources

Setting	What It Means
RX / Output	The frequency your radio receives: the repeater’s transmitted signal.
TX / Input	The frequency your radio transmits: the repeater listens here.
Offset	The difference between TX and RX. Use the operator’s exact pair and direction; do not infer it from the band alone.
CTCSS / PL	A subaudible access tone. Transmit tone opens the repeater; receive tone squelch filters what your radio lets you hear. They are separate settings.
Digital Voice	D-STAR, DMR and Fusion are different systems. Confirm your radio supports the mode and follow the operator’s access instructions.