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PMR (Professional Mobile Radio) is basically the European version of LMR

Then what is PMR?

LMR will be for the entire business frequency pool.

I recently purchased a used ICOM F-6020 and have successfully programmed it using the ICOM software. On the menu bar of the software there is a selection for “Model” LMR or PMR, I can find nothing in the software or owners manual that addresses this setting. I did my programming with the LMR selection which seemed to be the default. Radio seems to work fine but was just curious what the difference between the 2 settings are. Anybody? Anybody? Beuler? thanks for any advice. WRWN495

I know the last post was almost a year ago. I just received my RA86 with an antenna upgrade over the little one. Here is my findings. It comes with privacy tones pre-programmed. You can delete them by turning the radio on while holding the PTT and Scan buttons. You can program up to 99 channels, simplex or repeater. After programming repeaters, you need to turn on the repeater function from any channel. I programmed some public safety frequencies, but the RA86 will not allow the program to install the transmit frequency. This is where labeling the channel would be nice, but it doesn't have the capability. The setting scan is done from the microphone. If you update the radio, you have to start over and set the scan and repeater functions. Scroll using the menu button and select with volume buttons, and then wait for it to time out. I downloaded both the programming software and driver from the Retevis website. I needed the driver for the programming software to work.

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Best wishes for you 521. I'm glad you are here to post.

100 miles is nothing. There is one of the Queen's favorite viewers in California that can do 200 miles with ease. Seriously, the average terrain elevation in the area of the Maljamar is somewhat flat and approximately 4,000 AMSL and the Maljamar repeater site appears to be sitting at the 4,121 ft level. With the curvature of this great planet and the fact that the propagation of the UHF signal essentially requires a " Line-of -Sight", I highly doubt that the area of coverage footprint is anywhere near a hundred miles. You would essentially, need a site approx. 10-13K in elevation above the average elevation of 4K to have the range of 100 miles with an UHF signal. Even a microwave control path, peak to peak would have difficulties in making it that distance because of the earth curvature. In this case, the 100 mile range of this site is very arbitrary.

Both likely to work, the 50 watt radio will sound louder.

Oh, my! That sounds serious! Can you tell us more about what will happen if he (or anyone) makes a pest of themself?

That radio is currently the GOAT but it’s a ham radio, so be aware that it’s freebanding, and if you’re going to do that, you’re not allowed to make a pest of yourself or you might actually get in the shit — only break one rule at a time! BTech has a beastly 50 watt unit which uses the same software as the Vero, and a GMRS Pro, which is probably still more radio than you need, but Vero software is super easy compared to the alternative menu and manual stuff!

yall are too funny....lol

Went to the website and found this. And then found this about the HDG antenna So much for the informational insert inside the box

Btech RPT50

Beautiful dog.

It sounds like the Baofeng just doesn't have the "legs" to reach the repeater. Even given the same nominal wattage, some radios just have a little better reach than others.

I believe the kenwood TKR-830 was part 95 according to repeaterbuilder.com, however the tkr-830 is a full duplex radio meant for a trunking system; takes some hacking to make it a stand alone repeater.

Ah, thanks! So that means my first Tx hit the repeater and it responded with its call-sign in Morse-code. The Baofeng also received the call-sign, but it is not receiving the Tx from the Wouxun KGS-88G. Nor does the Wouxun receive transmission from the Baofeng. All is well in simplex land.

Yawn, looks like you got me, Einstein! I would never directly ground a radio with 500 MCM as it's best to feed your primary bonding plate with 500 MCM and then, yes then, reduce to a home run of 250 MCM to each fixed equipment rack. https://www.gordonelectricsupply.com/p/Harger-223T-Tin-Flange-Bonding-Plate/6096051 But, we ground each of our Baofeng handhelds with 4/0 THHN for maximum flexibility.

Again, where are you placing the surge suppressor's? They typically are inside the structure, either directly mounted to or wired to a ground bar located right at the entry point. Surge suppressors are a serviceable item, so they need to be exposed to be replaced after they fire and short. Not wrapped in putty and tape outside. Where do you come up with this crap?

Even though this is about as far from the truth as I can imagine, I am gonna give you to benefit of the doubt to explain this, WITH links to real documentation proving what you are saying is true. Even if I know it's BS and in truth NOT EVEN possible. I mean seriously, just give me a part number for the Burndy lug that's a single .25 (1/4 inch) hole that I can connect to an MTR repeater ground screw. Let along the one for a 10-32 screw hole that would be on a radio. Never mind getting the 500 bent into shape to connect to the radio. I have to see this. Do you have pictures? Are you using the 500 cable as the method to mount the radios on a desk?

Hi Steve I am new to GMRS, that being said I don't understand LOL. Im using chirp now cause the WOUXUN programming software was giving errors on my windows 11. so I feel lost on what settings I should be using Thanks

Its easiest to start with the pre-programmed channels so you can see what they look like in CHIRP.. Once you figure that out you can then create your own new, custom channels. Re Tone or TSql, i believe @SteveShannon already answered that question in your other post, and because he is an officially-recognized HERD, you should listen to what he says.

HI OffRoaderX Yes i got the link from twowayradios. is the software I am using. I downloaded chirp as alternative and trying to setup repeaters - do I have to use the repeater channels preprogrammed or can I use any channel? Am I supposed to use tone or tsql ? KG-935G+.lnk

And you are doing exactly what is expected when considering buying a disposable radio. No shame in buying a Midland if it makes you feel good and it gets the job done.