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Repeater Record Custodian (RRC)
Repeater owners, trustees, control operators, and keepers can claim and manage their repeater listing on Repeaterbook.com to help keep information accurate and up-to-date. To do this, the individual claiming the repeater must have permission from the person legally responsible for its operation. Additionally, only registered members of RepeaterBook.com are eligible to participate.
In many cases, we automatically assign registered members to Repeater Record Custodian (RRC) status if their call sign matches the repeater's. For repeaters in the U.S. and those outside the U.S. with alternative call signs, individuals can manually claim the repeater, with admin verification.
If you'd like to assume the role of RRC, you can use the “Claim Repeater” link found in the menu banner on the repeater's details page.
As an RRC, you have the ability to manage various settings, including:
- DMR talk groups – YouTube
- Operational status
- Access tones (CTCSS, DCS, Color Code, NAC, etc.)
- Signal parameters (e.g., Height ASL, AAT, Output Power, Antenna Gain, and Radiation Pattern)
- Web links
RRCs also receive automatic notifications of any updates or changes made to the repeater, including notifications related to propagation reports.
These changes can be submitted via the “Submit Update” option on the Repeater Details page.
Edit Lock
When a well-engaged Repeater Record Custodian (RRC) is actively managing a repeater, they have the option to enable Edit Lock. This feature removes the ability for anyone who isn't an RRC or admin to submit update requests for the repeater. While this does not prevent admins from making updates if the need arises, it restricts regular users from submitting changes through the request form.
RRCs may occasionally receive email requests to verify the repeater's information. It's important for RRCs to respond to these requests; otherwise, the Edit Lock may be removed and open the repeater to community change requests again. This feature is designed for highly engaged RRCs to ensure the repeater's data stays current.
On the repeater's details page, under the “Submit Update” menu, there is an RRC Management link. This allows RRCs to manage their roles, including adding or removing other RRCs. One RRC can be designated as the Primary RRC, while others serve as auxiliary RRCs. All RRCs receive notifications of any updates or changes to the repeater’s information.
Primary RRC
The primary RRC is the only RRC who can toggle the edit lock status.
RRC Edit Mode (Beta)
Starting in October 2024, a new feature is being rolled out that expands the ability of Repeater Record Custodians (RRCs) to manage their repeater's listing, allowing them to edit more data than ever before.
To access this feature, RRCs must be logged in and viewing a repeater for which they are assigned as an RRC. Under the Submit Update menu, select RRC Edit Mode On. After selecting this, the menu item will change to RRC Edit Mode Off to reflect the action the button will perform, not the current mode. You’ll know that the edit mode is active when pencil icons appear next to some data fields in the repeater's listing.
Clicking a pencil icon will open a pop-up edit window. Make sure your browser allows pop-ups from RepeaterBook; otherwise, the feature might not work correctly.
Once you’ve made your edits, click the “Close Window” button. The pop-up will close, and the details page will refresh, showing the updated information.
Updatable Data
Information that can be edit includes:
Uplink Tones and Downlink Tones
These are the analog and digital “PL” tones. You can change the uplink and downlink tones. You can also click a box to “Hide Tones.” Why would you hide the tones instead of just removing them completely? Admins are the only users who can see the tones. If they need them to verify the operational status of the repeater, especially if it hasn't been reviewed in a year or so, they need the tones to key the repeater and verify its existence. The tones are not displayed anywhere else on the website and are not exported. When they are hidden, they are hidden.
Use
The use status of a repeater—whether Open, Closed, or Private—determines who is allowed to use it:
Open: The repeater is free for anyone to use without any restrictions.
Closed: The repeater is limited to a specific club or group. Permission is usually required from the group before using it.
Private: This is the most restrictive status, typically meaning the repeater is privately funded. Membership, often paid, is required to use the repeater.
These statuses help users understand the accessibility and usage policies of the repeater.
Operational Status
The operational status of a repeater—whether On-Air, Off-Air, Testing, or Archived—is a key data point that sets RepeaterBook apart from other repeater directories. After all, a listing is only useful if the repeater is actually available for use.
On-Air: The repeater is operating normally.
Off-Air: The repeater is temporarily off-air.
Testing: The repeater is on or off the air intermittently or is having some technical issue affecting transmit and receive.
Archive: A repeater marked as Archived is out of service, either permanently or for the long term. However, archived repeaters can be reactivated and returned to service at a later date without needing to create a new record. Repeaters that remain in the archived status for two years are permanently removed from the database.