About this episode
In this episode, Conrad Trautmann explains the fundamentals of repeaters and how to access them.
The On the Air podcast goes back to basics in the February 2026 episode, when QST Technical Editor Conrad Trautmann, N2YCH, joins the podcast to discuss what repeaters are, how they work, and what you need in order to access your local repeater.
People in this episode
Guest: Conrad Trautmann
Topics covered
- repeaters
- amateur radio
- communication
Keywords
- how repeaters work
- local repeater access
More episodes of On the Air
- Introduction to Digital Modes · June 11, 2026 · 11 min
- Get On the Ham Satellites! · May 14, 2026 · 26 min
- Journey to a Hamfest · April 9, 2026 · 21 min
- Build a 2-Meter Ground Plane with OTA and OTA Live · March 12, 2026 · 17 min
- The America250 Worked All States Operating Event · January 8, 2026 · 20 min
- Programming Your Handheld · December 11, 2025 · 22 min
Explore listener stats, chart rankings, contacts and more on the On the Air podcast page.