NOTE:
Please use the minimum number of resources (repeaters) for your QSO.
If both parties are on the same repeater (site) then use Site Local-9.
Site Local-9 (Talk Group=9 on Time Slot =1) is available on any repeater.
Only that repeater is keyed up and active for the QSO, similar to a stand alone system.

BrandMeister:
If all the members of your QSO are using BrandMeister (hotspots) and no member of the QSO is on a ChicagoLand repeater, please do not use an Illinois or Wisconsin talk group. This needlessly keys up unused repeater resources on the system. It is recommended that you use a TAC talk group.

Talk Group Resource Usage
(estimates depending on outside connections)