The following is a short-list of the expected repeater etiquette. Please
see the FULL expanded list here. for more detail.
- Listen for traffic before transmitting - Don't just break in
unless there is an emergency.
- Always identify yourself according to the regulations - every
ten (10) minutes and at the end of your transmission.
- When identifying or checking in to a net
just use
your call letters
- DO NOT spell out your call phonetically
unless asked.
- We don't need your name, where you are from
etc., especially when checking in to a net. We can look that up
if needed. This is rude as it ties
up the repeater and delays others waiting to check in behind you.
- NEVER ker chunk the repeater to view the signal strength of
the squelch tail. This is a nuisance, and it is illegal according
to FCC Part 97 rules.
- Do not use Jargon, 10-codes or Q-signals
- Avoid lengthy conversations, and pause between transmissions
to give others a chance to break in for emergency traffic.
Long conversations should move to simplex if possible.
- Do not just jump in to other peoples conversations. This
is incredibly rude if you were not invited.