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  2. Programmed a UV-5R using Chirp. The MURS, FRS, NOAA Weather Frequency, and GMRS and names are displayed on Chirp. In the MR setting, how may the names be displayed on the UV-5R after successfully uploading the image to the UV-5R? Thank you! WISC904
  3. it is an investment,, But not as bad as you think. RVing is all we do for entertainment.. We don't spend money on airfares, ships or hotels, so we look at it as a tradeoff from one or the other. Also, RV's can be written off on your taxes, like a home and i also took advantage of Californias Solar program, 30% off a 1600 watt systems and even qualifed for a PG&E rebate beacause i was temporally living in an RV Park when i installed it ..
  4. Not to mention all the Priate VOIP companies whom are actually stealing form the telephone companies and raking in billions with offsohre scams
  5. I 100% agree. The rules are no where near in line with the times and tech of today. If I am paying for a data connection, the ISP really doesn't care what I put over the connection. Otherwise millions of people would be getting fined and sued for using apps like Skype, WebEx, Teams and free internet phone apps from companies like Google. Think about when the internet was young and we had dial-up. We had SpeakFreely in '91, and VocalTec. No one was accused of theft of service then, either.
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  7. i heard that same theory a few years ago and it came from an AT&T Engineer.. But,, today with all these different Broadband providers, not incluidng the old POT companies, its prretty hard to establish a theft violeation because most ISP could care less, they're only interested in selling their serice. Personaly, because of this, i think the FCC needs to redo their deffination of Plain Old Telephone Companies..
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  9. I use both only because i have friends on HAM in some areas we travel.. I use GMRS 70% of the time.. It's nice to have the HAM license and utlize their linked systems which does come in handy at times.. Also, there are a couple RV Parks we travel to where the Park Manager is HAM and reaching out to them comes in very handy and really helps getting into the prime spots.. Yea, if yoiu have an interest to get a HAM license, i would go for it.
  10. No, but that’s a myopic view. The U.S. government has regulations against conducting radio communications on the U.S. side of the border that violate international treaties that they have with other countries. So even though the communications you actually interfere with are in Canada, you can be penalized on the U.S. side.
  11. Where is it written? Nowhere. No one is saying that. OP was asking for a Charleston area repeater and we were just saying that one out in the boonies on Clements Ferry Road isn't really going to help the "Charleston area."
  12. Where is it written a repeater installation by a private citizen MUST cover a population the size of Charleston, SC? Geezz...
  13. Ok so as long as your in the USA Canada can't touch you when it comes to radio communication. I mean they can make all the rules they want but nothing can be enforced because as long the user is on US soil nothing can't be done.
  14. I remember using pulse dial and even party lines.
  15. I changed my phone settings from light to dark and it made no difference to the way notifications appear. I also adjusted my brightness way down and the notifications are still visible on my phone. Again I think it’s important to know what platform @UncleYoda is on, whether he is using a browser, and if so which one, or Tapatalk or the MyGMRS app. Im firmly convinced that the problem is exacerbated by his local settings but the light gray text on black background doesn’t help.
  16. Well, I thought about going RV but decided against it. What I considered a decent rig was just too expensive with the limited use I'd put to it. I was looking at all-around unit, diesel powered of at least 20 foot. To address your question though, I would do both. Ham radio can be fun even with just the V/UHF bands and many radios sold for either service can do both ham/GMRS.
  17. I used to hang around a bit with Kevin Mitnick back in the day building 2600Hz boxes until he started doing really crazy stuff.
  18. I remember an interview with Steve Wozniak explaining how he would do this. I'm of the age but I wasn't privy to this info at the time... darn it
  19. This would be my thought exactly Edit: that said I use Dark mode on my iPad and light on my Mac and don't have this issue, but the question remains what browser and setting is @UncleYoda using, or device for that matter
  20. If you ever (knew anyone who) used the toy whistle from a Captain Crunch cereal box to get free long distance calling, you might be of that age.
  21. The FCC has a ruling specifically exempting amateur radio. It's been 20 years since I read the most recent ruling, but the FCC published a docket in 2005/2006 time frame say something along the lines of 'amateur radio operators who volunteer to provide essential communications and warning links to supplement State and local government assets during emergencies, currently is sponsored by the Federal Emergency Management Agency'. Due to Amateur Radio Services being used by the government for auxiliary communications services, they had been deemed exempt. Some people have debated if amateur repeater linking is a violation of 47 CFR § 97.113(a)(5), but there are zero examples of anyone actually being fine for it. Likely because of the aforementioned docket, which eventually lead to permanent changes in the rules in 2010, specifically 47 CFR § 97.219 and 47 CFR § 97.3.
  22. "Once upon a time" You mean when I was a boy?
  23. Search up :"Carterphone decision" Once upon a time, there was money to be made in Long Distance calling.
  24. Let me ask you this. As someone who plans to RV full time starting in the next ten or so years; would you recommend I go for a HAM license? Or just stick with GMRS?
  25. But if the argument for its "illegality" is because sending voice traffic through broadband is considered "theft of service," why would you allow the HAM community to do it? They have even more room to steal your service, so to speak. I am admittedly a neophyte in all this, but it seems to me far more likely that the FCC doesn't want "some people" talking too many fars. It's evident in the scalable nature of their licensing. FRS and MURS, no license, no fars. GMRS, license no test, some fars. HAM General, license and test, more fars. Ham technician, another test, even more fars. HAM Extra, one last test, most fars. Although to be fair, I think HF gets unlocked at level 2 HAM and that's about as far as you can talks. At least I think. No, I'm not sure it has anything to do with "theft of service." And if it does, I think one can easily make the case in 2025 that GMRS traffic is not taking money out of Verizon's pocket.
  26. Probably more channels, but I'm not a HAM.
  27. From an AI engine: No members of the U.S. Congress from Georgia directly oversee the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) in the sense of having sole authority or direct control, as the FCC is an independent federal agency overseen broadly by Congress through its committees. However, several Georgia lawmakers participate in committees that exercise oversight over the FCC and its policies, particularly those related to communications and technology. Key Congressional Committees with FCC Oversight The FCC is primarily overseen by: House Committee on Energy and Commerce, specifically its Subcommittee on Communications and Technology. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. These committees hold hearings, review FCC policies, and influence legislation affecting the agency’s operations, such as broadband deployment, spectrum allocation, and telecommunications regulations. Georgia Members in Relevant Committees Based on available information, here are Georgia members of Congress involved in committees with FCC oversight as of August 2025: House Committee on Energy and Commerce: Representative Rick W. Allen (R-GA-12): Serves on the House Energy and Commerce Committee, including its Subcommittee on Communications and Technology. Led a bipartisan letter in 2021 with other Georgia lawmakers to the FCC, requesting updates on the implementation of the Broadband Deployment Accuracy and Technological Availability (DATA) Act, indicating active engagement with FCC-related issues like broadband mapping. Representative Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (R-GA-01): Also a member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee and its Subcommittee on Communications and Technology, giving him a role in FCC oversight. Signed the 2021 bipartisan letter to the FCC alongside Rep. Allen, focusing on broadband access for rural communities. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation: Senator Jon Ossoff (D-GA): Serves on the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, which oversees the FCC. Co-signed the 2021 letter to the FCC, emphasizing the integration of Georgia’s broadband map data into federal mapping efforts. Senator Raphael Warnock (D-GA): Also a member of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee. Engaged with FCC Commissioner Geoffrey Starks in 2023 to discuss expanding the Affordable Connectivity Program, showing involvement in FCC-related policy. Co-signed the 2021 letter to the FCC with other Georgia lawmakers. Other Georgia Lawmakers with FCC Engagement While not members of the primary oversight committees, other Georgia representatives have engaged with the FCC on specific issues, as evidenced by the 2021 bipartisan letter: Representative Sanford Bishop (D-GA-02) Representative Drew Ferguson (R-GA-03) Representative Austin Scott (R-GA-08) Representative Andrew Clyde (R-GA-09) Representative Jody Hice (R-GA-10) (Note: Hice is no longer in Congress as of 2025, having left office after the 117th Congress) Representative Barry Loudermilk (R-GA-11) These lawmakers signed the letter to the FCC requesting updates on broadband mapping, indicating interest in FCC activities, particularly those impacting rural broadband access in Georgia. Context of FCC Oversight The FCC is an independent agency created by the Communications Act of 1934, with five commissioners appointed by the President and confirmed by the Senate. It regulates communications across radio, television, wire, satellite, and cable. Congressional oversight occurs through hearings, budget reviews, and legislative directives. The House Energy and Commerce Committee and Senate Commerce Committee regularly hold FCC oversight hearings, as seen in events like the June 21, 2023, House hearing and the June 24, 2020, Senate hearing. Georgia lawmakers, particularly those on these committees, influence FCC policies through legislation, letters, and public statements, focusing on issues like broadband access, which is critical for their state’s rural and underserved areas. Summary Georgia members of Congress actively involved in FCC oversight through committee roles include: House: Rep. Rick W. Allen (R-GA-12) and Rep. Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (R-GA-01) on the Energy and Commerce Committee’s Subcommittee on Communications and Technology. Senate: Sen. Jon Ossoff (D-GA) and Sen. Raphael Warnock (D-GA) on the Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee. Other Georgia lawmakers, like Bishop, Ferguson, Scott, Clyde, and Loudermilk, have shown engagement with FCC issues, particularly broadband, but do not serve on the primary oversight committees. For the most current committee assignments or specific actions, checking the official House and Senate committee websites or recent congressional records would provide further clarity.
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