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Do you have an AM/FM CB and if so did you notice anyone using FM?

I get what you’re saying but it is fairly common (really common) for people who are new to GMRS to not realize they are in fact different and try and change all their settings to make the simplex channels talk to a repeaters when they’re not grasping the concept. I think @SteveShannon is just trying to avoid putting out info that is confusing and point out what may be obvious to some to those that don’t know.

Hey Y'all. Looking to connect with other owners so we can learn from each other and a start a 'family of friends' with the TID in common. I've had mine a year. Still trying to figure out all the functions and codes. I did a firmware update a few months ago and fried my unit.. TIDradio sent me a replacement unit.. That was nice of them. I just wish they would make a better belt clip that actually stays on the belt, suspender, pocket, etc. I create separate repeater channels and use the codes for tx and rx, yet still no reaching anyone. I'm in a town with a couple repeaters around, but no noise. Only when I'm close to a walmart or home depot will I hear it go off. I'm currently south of St. Louis, MO and Marion, IL. Later. Crazy WSDX 855

Channel != frequency. First day on the internet?

That was why I was puzzled. It's kinda splitting hairs to say 19 isn't a repeater channel when the repeater output is heard on that frequency. But I suppose if you want to be pedantic...

Nope, you're the Steve I was yacking to.

program one of your buttons for squelch defeat.. or Monitor

I've experienced the same kind of thing. The extra steps for this kind of thing sometimes makes it worthwhile to just keep a real Microsoft junker around

Just traveled thru 5 states in 4 days and heard 4 conversations on 19 along the way. One was 2 guys headed to the boat ramp, one was a traffic info request (info was abundant on CB 19) A truckload of frozen chickens was spread across the highway about 40 miles east of Memphis.

15-22 are the simplex channels. 23-30 are repeater channels, but some manufacturers call them RP15-RP22 because the simplex channels receive the same frequencies as the repeater channels. Only the repeater input frequencies (called 467 MHz Main Channels by the regulations) are different because of the offset needed for full duplex.

Ummm... What? Since when?

Ditto!

Thank you

I can't add much that hasn't already been stated except, welcome to the Forum!!!!

Canada has their own version of GMRS. https://ised-isde.canada.ca/site/spectrum-management-telecommunications/en/official-publications/policies/spectrum-utilization-policies-sp/sp-462467-mhz-spectrum-utilization-policy-permit-licence-exempt-devices-land-mobile-frequency-sub

what is most reliable?? I only relay on one (this place) because others just don't cut the gravy.. Although i would love to see other places, like Repeater Boojk, be just as reliable.

I experienced this just moments ago.. it prompted me to contact support.. I believe it’s rectified atm.. it seems to have been only a one post issue in my case. were you able to find a reason for your experience?

I am looking to meet with others “in the wild”, for mini field day workshops… causal show and tells.. mini awareness operations. Id like to meet people in Surry, Yadkin, Wilkes, Alleghanny, NC, And Carroll county Va. If you, or someone you know is in these areas.. let’s converse.. potentially meet up in the wild.

@TrikeRadio I agree with you on this. I see the other person point.. but a a simple link “Discussion” would be nice… I mean.. why have the app, if all you need is a browser?

Depends on who you ask. It turns out there really isn't one. Before it was generally accepted to use 20. Now people are advocating for 19, and others don't use either one. It's turning into a bit of a mess since people simply can't agree on one and stick with it.

I agree, now that the Line A restrictions have been removed. Marc referred to Randy, of Notarubicon fame, when he used his online name here, @OffRoaderX. Channel 19 is not a repeater channel though.

NOTARUBICON has stated that 19 is the go to as well (per his YT channel). Makes sense to me considering 19 used to be the travel channel on CB.

Most preferred? Sure. Single? Absolutely not. There's a bunch of GMRS repeaters just in my area that aren't on here but are published elsewhere.

It's like this... If you're in the U.S. and you're talking to someone else in the U.S., and you knowingly interfere with RF operations in Canada, you are in violation of a U.S.-Canada treaty. You're not likely to get caught and even less likely to receive any actual punishment, but you're still an asshole. If you know you're close to the border, dial the power down to the least wattage that will do the job, and if somehow you do find out that you interfere with Canadian airwaves, find another frequency. It's unlikely that of 22 frequencies, all of them will cause interference at any significant distance. Possible, but unlikely. The Canadians know about GMRS and they probably avoid putting any sort of critical RF-based infrastructure operating near those frequencies close to the border. I wouldn't lose any sleep over it, but I would be considerate.

Most HAM operators i'm acquainted with knows how to use the tools available to him/her to find HAM repeater frequencies and associated PL tones.. GMRS is really no different other than the resources to find that info.. Unlike HAM where you have a handfull of ways to find repeater info, this site (MyGMRS.com) is probably the single and most preferred place to find GMRS repeaters. Repeater Book tried but failed to gain traction with GMRS users.. Stick with MyGMRS and you'll find all the info you need to access GMRS repeaters acfross the nation.