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I learned to solder on my own from making kits. And from that skill I was able to sweat a plumbing pipe without even thinking because it's the same exact process. Apply flux, heat the copper and let the solder flow into the heat, never the flame.

says 5rm. But think it’s advertising GM-5RH. I am probably wrong still learning that’s why I appreciate the forum to ask questions

If I set the RT97L to scan what dose that do? I don't see any channel change.

They'll call it Paufeng

Regarding soldering. Back in Jr High we had to take several shop classes, wood, metal, electrical and drafting. You learned skills like soldering. Today I don't think they even have shop classes. That's one big reason most kids today can't do something as simple as solder.

.500 magnum.... been out for a while now, fun revolvers to shoot... as long as you have STRONG wrists and forearms...

At a rocket launch on the Black Rock desert I picked up enough leaded solder to last my lifetime. Some very fine stuff and some that’s about two times as big that’s multicore with rosin flux. And it’s all smaller than the old “Radio TV” solder that I still have. The smallest stuff is perfect for fine pitch SMT.

What? They make a .500 in something other than Nitro Express? When did that happen?

"Some people" seem to read between the lines too much, and miss the bigger picture....

What part is false/what are they claiming? When I look them up they just say they are H.A.M.s radios..

Thank you for the explanation helps out a lot. Sadly seems like a lot of these radios are being falsely advertised on Amazon. No shock there I guess.

Thank you for the clarification

If it aint as big as my pinky finger, it aint for me..... .500 S&W or nuthin....

The GMRS version of the 5RM series is the UV-5G Plus. Type-approval aside, the 5RM variants (with the exception of the UV-5G Plus) cannot be set to power levels below about 2w. That makes them incapable of meeting the technical requirements for operating on GMRS/FRS channels 8-14, since those channels are supposed to be constrained to 0.5w or less. Aside from that they can be correctly configured for 1-7 and 15-22, though they would still not be type-approved, so still in violation of the FCC rules, which not even the FCC has enforced against individuals historically. It would be impossible to distinguish a 5RM series configured technically correctly on channels 1-7 and 15-22 from a UV-5G Plus. Nobody could tell the difference. And on 8-14 it would be hard to know, though transmitting at 2w when you're supposed to stay under 0.5w is more likely to interfere with nearby repeater mains, so not a good practice.

... Baofeng made in the United States

Did you check the manual to see if that flashing pattern means anything specific?

There is absolutely nothing wrong with the Midland Ghost antenna based on ACTUAL TESTS AND DATA that I have done (not based on "Some People's" opinion).. However as others have posted, the Ghost antenna form-factor may not be the best choice, but if you use it, it will perform fine as long as its not blocked/surrounded by any metal.

Ahhhh.... the administrative state that makes up rules and regulations and enforces by being judge, jury, prosecutor along with fee collector.

Is a 5rm a GMRS legal radio ? : No - the 5RM is a H.A.M.s radios what’s the difference between a uv-5rm. And a 5rm: a UV-5RM and 5RM are the same thing. I assume you are asking about the 5RM vs the AR-5RM - the 5RM is locked and the AR-5RM is not locked. If my assumption was wrong, please elaborate.

Is a 5rm a GMRS legal radio ?.. what’s the difference between a uv-5rm. And a 5rm. Seems like 5rm comes unlocked Right out of the box…new to the GMRS world. Amy help would be appreciated thank u

Tinted windows can be an issue depending on the composition of the tint. In my opinion, unless the glass is clear without tint I won't recommend using them. It's NMO and a 3//4" hole or nothing.

Official response (won't say answer) is expected tomorrow. I did not phrase the question the same as the title of this topic, but it should be good enough to settle it if they provide real answers (if they just quote the regs we'll gain nothing). Unfortunately this is not the environment for sharing real information so I do not know if or where I would share it.

Pretty much how it is here. Of course since it's mostly me and mine, how can it not be? Other than a small group of friends nearby that I talk with occasionally at home, I don't use GMRS unless I'm out of town up where there's no cell service.

I hate the new lead-free solder with the water soluble flux. The joints seems to always look like a cold soldered ones, and the flux doesn't work nowhere near as good as the rosin type. When I'm out at a swap and need solder I look for the old stuff.

All well said. My personal beliefs are if you are not proficient in soldering you shouldn't be a radio tech. Sure, soldering is only a small part of radio repair, but if I make a diagnosis and have to send the radio to the "soldering department" and wait till it comes back, the hell with that. With my eyesight diminishing due to age, I still can work SMT under magnification, but it gets challenging. And I refuse to use anything other than Kester leaded solder. And screw fumes hood. Nothing more satisfying than the smell of rosin and lead.