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-====== Why are the repeaters dead? ======+====== Why won't anyone respond to me on the repeater? ======
  
-This is a complicated question because there are many facets to this question. Let's break it down.+This is a complicated question because there are many facets to this question. Let's break it down. In the end, there is one answer that can answer all of your questions, talk to your local club or a local ham. They can help you make sure everything is configured correctly and it's working. There are many variables that people on the internet can't answer that a local person can.
  
 ===== Is your radio configured correctly? ===== ===== Is your radio configured correctly? =====
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 ===== Can you hear it? ===== ===== Can you hear it? =====
 If you hear traffic, but no one responds to you, check your tone and transmit frequency to make sure it's right. It is also possible, they are ignoring you if they don't know you. My hams are introverts and tend to be shy. Introduce yourself, say "{callsign} I'm a new ham and looking for my first contact." If you hear traffic, but no one responds to you, check your tone and transmit frequency to make sure it's right. It is also possible, they are ignoring you if they don't know you. My hams are introverts and tend to be shy. Introduce yourself, say "{callsign} I'm a new ham and looking for my first contact."
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