ATLANTA GMRS REPEATER SYSTEM DIRECTORY

All GMRS repeaters must operate with a +5 MHz offset from the 462 MHz frequency by FCC regulation. So, a GMRS-700 repeater would have the receiver input on 467.700 MHz and the transmit output would be on 462.700 MHz.

INFORMATION AND USAGE PROCEDURES

FOR THE ATLANTA AREA GMRS REPEATER SYSTEM

The Atlanta Area GMRS Repeater System is located in the metro Atlanta area. The system is comprised of repeaters owned and operated by WPRX486, WQFU865 and WPSD889. The Atlanta Area Repeater System is "open" to all licensed GMRS users and is generally accessed by using CTCSS a tone 141.3 Hz. All interested licensees who wish to use the system repeaters are required to obtain "permission" from the “Gate Keeper” prior to using the repeater(s). Contact information is provided above.

The system repeaters do not ID. Each user is responsible for IDing when the communication is completed and at 15 minute intervals during extended periods of communication. It is not necessary to memorize each of your contacts individual FCC seven digit alpha-numeric call signs. For simplification, in making contacts with other users and for station identification, the following radio procedure should be used on the repeater system:

Each authorized user will be issued a "unit #" and should use it their "unit #" to initiate or respond to a contact. The "unit #" will generally consist of the pro-word "Atlanta" followed by 2 or 3 digits ie: "Atlanta 21", "Atlanta 401" etc. (Some out of area users may use a different pro-word). "Unit #'s" will be assigned by the repeater system "Gate Keeper" upon request of the licensee to become an authorized user, this is to reduce duplication and/or confusion of the numbers. If you are from out of State and have your own local proword and "unit #" and prefer to use it here please advise the "Gate Keeper" so it can be recorded. If your "unit #" ends in "0", please pronounce it as "zero" (ie: 20 is Two Zero); this is for clarity only.

To contact another user, please say his "unit #" first, then yours. (ie: Atlanta 21 (called unit), Atlanta 22 (calling unit)).

The reason for using the pro-word is two-fold : (1) It gives the rptr. xmtr. time to turn on before the numbers are spoken should you start talking before you key the PTT. (2) If you travel out of the area/state and use other GMRS rptr's., it tells others where you are generally from and that you are transient in their area. When you have completed your communication, please clear the frequency with both your "unit #" and your FCC call sign.

The only restrictions for the use of the repeaters are:

1. All GMRS users must hold a valid GMRS license from the FCC! You can obtain a license online at http://www.fcc.gov with a credit card (the GMRS service category is ZA).
2. No profanity or offensive language.
3. Keep CB slang, police codes, etc. to an absolute minimum. Preferably none at all.
4. No indiscriminate keying or kerchunking of the repeaters.
5. Only communications allowed by the FCC. 47CFR, Part 95 are permitted,except as noted above.
6. Identification is required every fifteen minutes and at the end of every conversation by FCC regulation.

The primary intent is to keep all communications short, to the point and as professional as possible while still enjoying the use of your radios, the repeater system and getting your messages communicated. The GMRS service falls under Part 95 of the FCC rules and regulations. Visit the FCC GMRS page for license, rules and service information. If you are new to GMRS or need more information on the rules, regulations and operating procedures we strongly encourage you to visit the Personal Radio Steering Group (PRSG) site for more information. You should also checkout the GMRS Code of Conduct and visit the Popular Wireless GMRS website for additional information and operating procedures.

We strongly encourage everyone to follow these simple rules for legal and courtesy reasons. Remember, this is a non-profit system. Currently there are multiple users authorized to use the repeater system, many of which are family groups, located in Pickens, Cherokee, Forsyth, Cobb, Gwinnett, and Coweta counties. Also Alabama and North Carolina when they are transient in the area.

Your cooperation in abiding with these procedures will help to keep this a viable repeater system, serving you and your fellow GMRS users.