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I don't believe that the old TK-880 software is capable of using anything other than Comm port 1 through 4. In your Kenwood software, what Comm port are you assigning the software to use? What does your Device Manager say is the port assigned to your USB programming cable?

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The manual is available on the Support section of the Radtel website. It is very brief. The radio does not appear to be FCC Part 95E compliant or Part 95E certified. Its stated output power (10W) exceeds the maximum allowable for portable GMRS devices (5W). The higher power seems unlikely to provide greater range but would certainly drain the battery more quickly than the legal power. The RT-493 also supports frequencies that are not part of the FCC-allocated GMRS spectrum, though Radtel asserts they are GMRS frequencies. Specifically, it supports 44 of the 30 Simplex channels [sic] authorized by the FCC. I checked Part 95E as of the date of this posting, April 6, 2025. Personally, I would avoid the RT-493, especially if communicating with devices other than the RT-493 itself, since you may inadvertently choose a non-GMRS channel. Moreover, I strive to operate in full compliance with FCC rules and regulations.

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the only strange thing I've noticed about the 935H {Ham} and Gmrs if you want to do that, is holding it in your right hand while transmitting you *might* get a little tingle from the positive battery contact on the rear. Apparently Not all of them do it, since buytwowayradios.com hasn't noticed any. Also Random numbers or underlines *might* appear during transmit in the display where your memory name is. Neither of these seem to affect the audio quality or signal when in transmit. Otherwise, GREAT performance and power output is right up there!

Ok, got the ball rolling somewhat. I ordered 24 feet of Commscope LDF4-50A 1/2" Hardline and another Comet CA-712EFC. Still need to wait for them to arrive and then the availability for my buddy to bring the bucket truck by to git R done.

did a full reset of my radio and tried on RPT4 and managed to get a rreply, now just need to figure out why when i program a repeater that its not working

Sounds great Steve! I heard someone talking about that! Great chatting with you on the Franklin Repeater! 73, Mike (WRZK371)

And definitely photoshopped. Notice the weird length of the left thumb compared to the right. Also the weird wavyness in the left hand.

Found that out the hard way. I'm up to six now. Different services, but yeah.... wait, do scanners count? Make that seven.

Welcome good set up so far. What do you do for an activity while using gmrs? Ham is great for chatting with others and you seam well on Your way to that. But gmrs is for use by friends and family, people you already know, while doing something, hiking, biking, road tripping ……. The list goes on.

In the Houston area, the Memorial Park repeater and the Channelview repeater both still get some traffic. Not as much as when linked but still you can have a nice chat every once in a while.

Welcome and good luck! Technician is a cinch. You got this.

Welcome Greg!

Welcome! Good luck with the studying!

That photo is inaccurate, that or the hand belongs to an 8yo. I am a small person (5'2", 135lbs). It is definitely not that big. In the pic it looks bigger than a UV5R (I have two of those) and this is significantly smaller than that. Here is mine, hopefully this gives a decent size reference. The speaker mic is a mini, just a fraction over 1" wide. I'll take a pic with it in my hand (or with something that will give good size reference) tomorrow if that helps.

Hi - A friends Dad had a Ham Radio I was given the chance to play around with when a kid. Looking to have a communication back up via radio - should someone, somewhere simply decide to turn of internet digital access here. [Saw a note from a guy about being prepared when there is a digital communications block - just when Chinese and Russian paratroopers are jumping into New York City - which is not something any of us want to see occur ]. That being said - Have my GRMS License [Call Sign: WSHS561] and am studying for my Radio Technician License. I have purchased a: AnyTone AT-555n II, 10 Meter Radio Mobile Transceiver [Which appears to be a 'CB' type radio for install in my truck - looking at how to do that. And how to seek others in the frequency ranges available. Although I have been able to connect with the NOAA transmitter channel in Chapel Hill, North Carolina]. and a Baofeng AR-5RM Ham Radio, Multi Bands - Two Way Radio Handheld. [Which I have also been able to connect with the NOAA transmitter in Chapel Hill]. I shared a picture of my radios in this post - I have a real stand on the way for the equipment next to my desk. Looking for help connecting with another GRMS licensed reapetr to chat. And will be checking in as I progress with my Technicians License study for testing. Thanks and Cheers! Greg Cary, North Carolina

Hello everyone just a reminder for those that can not make the trip into the WMTG600 repeater for the net we now have a after chat on Zello immediately following the net. Come join us.

Hand held radios are like potato chips, you can't have just one (or three).

I guy I follow on YouTube likes to say, "That's my opinion, and I'm an expert on my opinion."

Really? I’ve never experienced any issues at all with tyt radios baufang radios Motorola radios or kenwood radios. Radioditty and tidd radios just by the listed issues on this site alone are the worst radios I’ve ever seen. Fallowed very closely by midland. Just look at the actual facts on just this site. Count the number of issues with radiotitty Tidd and midland. If you count correctly you will see un biased factual numbers they have more issues then any others. I’m sorry it’s just a fact. Down vote me all you want but if you can count you will find numbers don’t lie. So if you need to, get a 5 year old to count how many times on just this one site these listed radios have issues right out of the box.

You will need to join the Texas GMRS network which is free to get the info for all the repeaters. There is a Facebook group as well you can join to connect with folks. Since the repeaters have been unlinked its pretty rare to hear any activity on them. Some of the repeaters have been damaged by storms and tornados last year and not getting repaired. While others have been completely removed all together due to no use, but they still show on the website.

Always great news when a radio has full support in Chirp. I already have the 936 G Plus and UV8H, so I don't really need this radio as well.... or do I?

I think I can count on one or both hands the number of times that the Radioddity "issues" on this forum resulted in requiring to send back the radio under warranty and get a replacement... The rest were all generic issues that all radios easily suffer from. To the OP: sorry I don't have a DB-25 (G - GMRS non-DMR model) to help you with.

Believe it or not, I am 100% onboard with you on this! Especially the part about no one having to agree with your opinions. All of us operate radio in a unique and massively geographically diverse country and naturally want to promote ideas best serving our individual needs, wants and experiences. No wonder there is plenty of room for healthy debate. I always strongly encourage people to debate their opinions in a public forum and amongst their representative law makers then let the best ideas win.