What is the purpose of the reverse function on a VHF/UHF transceiver?
To reduce power output
To increase power output
To listen on a repeater’s input frequency✓Correct answer
To listen on a repeater’s output frequency
Explanation
Reverse swaps your transmit and receive frequencies, letting you hear the repeater's input directly. That tells you whether you can work the other station simplex without the repeater, and how well you are hitting the machine.