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you need to start hunting on the internet for repeaters in your area...simplex wont be that much use as you will find that its really hard to escape repeater coverage.
its expected that one always scans the simplex calling freq just in case. if everyone did this is would help to ensure safety...i dont know that too many peopel do that unless travelling.
next time you plan a trip you will be thinking of the repeaters along your path.
it is best to familiarize yourself with how to scan for repeater activity, no matter where you are...without the use of a directory.
then get comfortable with the ability to scan a known repeater input to find the appropriate pl tone as well.
once you can do this you have the tools needed to get linked up.
its expected that one always scans the simplex calling freq just in case. if everyone did this is would help to ensure safety...i dont know that too many peopel do that unless travelling.
next time you plan a trip you will be thinking of the repeaters along your path.
it is best to familiarize yourself with how to scan for repeater activity, no matter where you are...without the use of a directory.
then get comfortable with the ability to scan a known repeater input to find the appropriate pl tone as well.
once you can do this you have the tools needed to get linked up.