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"Some people" might think otherwise.

As it was told to me, it started somewhere in Canada during COVID. Some lady put a rubber ducky on some other ladies Jeep to encourage her or something. Took off from there. As to the radio installs, well done, OP. Not a lot of room for radios in the Jeep.

A fixed station is a base station used in a system intended only to communicate with other base stations. A fixed station can also be radio link used to operate a distant base station by remote control. (No mobile or hand-held radios are involved in the system.) A control station is a base station used in a system with a repeater where the base station is used to communicate through the repeater. A temporary base is a base station used in one location for less than a year. A repeater is a type of base station that extends the range of hand-held and mobile radios.

Totally meaningless, looks like AI junk. Part 97 doesn't even use the term. ppppps: this topic isn't about fixed stations

Fixed Station on a Google Search Fixed Station Meaning A fixed station in amateur radio refers to an amateur radio station established in a permanent structure, such as a home, school, or public building, where the equipment is not intended for portable operation. This is the most common form of amateur radio station. A typical fixed station is equipped with a transceiver, one or more antennas, and may include additional components like amplifiers, antenna rotators, SWR meters, and antenna tuners. While the term "base station" is often used interchangeably with "fixed station," meaning a radio station fixed in one place, usually in the home, the definition of a fixed station is not limited to a specific location and can be found in various permanent structures. The equipment is generally not designed for mobility, distinguishing it from mobile or temporary field stations.

I always check new dummy loads to make sure they are 50 ohms. It does make a difference. I did blow a 50 watt dummy load when I forgot to turn my 100 watt HF rig down. Luckily it only melted the solder joint on the resistor. It was definitely a newb mistake. I needed a resistor to test 49:1 ununs so I dug through my assortment of resistors until I found a combo that gave me exactly 2450 ohms. I need to make a couple up for testing 4:1 and 9:1 ununs.

And the power readings will definitely vary on the quality of the meter taking the measurement and the dummy load. I have seen a cheap POS Pandaland dummy load measuring out at 49 ohms causing a reading of 2 watts less in the accuracy in measuring the RF output power. When using dummy loads for measuring RF output power of radios with in-line watt meters, you should check the dummy load for 50 ohms. Dummy loads, especially the cheap quality junk will in time vary and do fail.

It is my understanding using the RT Systems programming software programming a Rugged Radio doesn't make it any easier either or less frustrating.

Hopefully, it'll still be on the air by the time I get back home later next week.

It looks like they're still using 100.0 TX CTCSS.

Some time ago, there was some discussion regarding the Joaquin Ridge repeater if it was still on the air because the owner has passed. Also, I remember in that discussion someone was going to look into keeping that repeater active. Well, as of the last couple of days, if that repeater is active, the tones and/or the freq have changed. As listed, it is not active. As for an alternate, the two Park Ridge repeaters provide excellent coverage on I.S. 5 practically all the way up to Westley.

Is Shaw Butte still using the same tone? Unfortunately, I'm galavanting around in the golden state so I am not in position to check at the moment.

If someone in a jeep is talking on a mobile radio only to a buddy behind them and they both get stuck in the mud did their mobile radios turn into fixed stations? Asking for a friend. if another person on a hand held is telling you what to do to get out, that’s a control station? I’m sorry, I’m just getting my first coffee and lack of caffeine may be causing impairment. ️

I don't recall if there was any chassis ground continuity at those bolts or not. In anycase, just to be on the safe side so the radios don't get interfered by the vehicle or the radios do not interfere with the vehicle on-board systems, disconnect the coax cable from both radios and then check and see if you have chassis ground continuity at the antenna brackets. If you don't it is highly recommended that you run a grounding strap from a chassis ground source to both brackets.

I totally agree, it makes the dash look so ghetto like a hoarder would do. Jeeps are not for hoarding, they are for wheeling.

I can't find that setting. Where is it?

If your radio is a UV-5r or something similar (i.e., not a type-accepted Part 95 GMRS radio), you can disable the transmit function on channels 8-14. That way, you can still monitor them and if you really need to for some reason, it's not too hard to turn tx back on. It's very unlikely anyone would know if you're using one watt instead of 0.5, but I stay off 8-14 just to be sure I don't jam the frequency and interfere with someone else's enjoyment of the airwaves.

Just got a set of these yesterday, 9/11/25. So far, I like them... a lot. The phone app programming is very nice. And the display is pretty decent in daylight. Way better than my AR-5RM's. I got them because I wanted something sturdy, but still had a touch of radio dorkness. I wanted IP67 rating, weather alerts, and GPS. I have not tried the texting feature yet, but that's because I haven't had time. Maybe today... And yes, the antenna comes off with ease. shhh don't tell anyone!!

You won't have to worry about that if you are using a Part 95 certified GMRS radio as they are locked down so they only transmit on GMRS channels.

Joining the ARRL is your choice, however you do receive the benefits of their efforts in protecting the airwaves amateurs enjoy.

Define "fixed" in a legal and technical context: Great question—“fixed” carries distinct meanings in legal and technical domains, and they’re surprisingly nuanced. Let’s break it down: Legal Context In law, “fixed” often refers to something that is permanent, definite, or not subject to change. Here are a few examples: • Fixed Term: A contract or agreement that lasts for a specific, predetermined period. • Fixed Penalty: A set fine or punishment that doesn’t vary based on circumstances. • Fixed Assets: Tangible property like buildings or equipment that are not easily converted to cash. • Copyright Law: A work is considered “fixed” when it is embodied in a tangible medium of expression—meaning it can be perceived, reproduced, or communicated for more than a short time (e.g., written on paper, recorded digitally). Technical Context In engineering, computing, and other technical fields, “fixed” typically implies non-variable, stable, or predetermined characteristics: • Fixed Value: A constant that does not change during computation or operation. • Fixed Point Arithmetic: A method of representing numbers where the decimal point is in a set position—used in systems with limited processing power. • Fixed Frequency: A signal or system operating at a constant frequency. • Fixed Installation: Equipment or infrastructure that is permanently mounted or not intended to be moved. From the two contexts we can see that a fixed location consists of equipment that is permanently mounted or not intended to move or, not subject to change as it is at a definite and permanent location. As in my example, a repeater meets the qualifications of being permanently mounted and not intended to move or change. It fails the second tranche in that it does not communicate to other fixed stations. Stretching the permanently mounted or intended to move tranche, if you can pick it up because it isn't bolted down, it isn't fixed.

Waiting three weeks to respond to your other post and then starting a new thread does not help…

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I would add some clarification on this, if you are using a type accepted 5 watt hand held GMRS radio you won’t have any issue using channels 8-14. The radio will be programmed to reduce wattage on those channels from the factory. Type accepted GMRS mobile radios won’t transmit on those channels.

By obtaining a license and creating an account here it gives you access to repeater information. You are given permission via the fcc to use more power when transmitting and use of radios with removable antennas to use better antennas, and the ability to transmit through repeaters. If you just want to listen you can do so and none of those things matter and no license is needed. You can hear repeaters as the tones are only needed to transmit through them. You can buy good scanners or any radio and equipment you like. The license is just for transmitting and as @SteveShannon recommends no license needed for FRS and all channels are the same. Nothing wrong with enjoying radio as you choose.