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Thanks for the reply. I use chirp and planning on changing the frequencies to use GMRS. Does the RT package offer the programming to do the same?

this guy fibured it out

GMRS is actually not bad until you get into the bigger cities..Then it seem's 'Game off' time

Stateside things were tight and we didn't have kids yet. But when I was stationed in Spain we even managed to save some. The exchange rate was very favorable, unlike Italy, England and especially Germany. Honestly, that was my best duty station. All the fun and no one was shooting at us. Although, it did come darned close a few times. The ETA really didn't like American servicemen.

The RT Systems softwares is not the same as the free software that you can download. I find the RT Systems software works better.

I was making $625 a month when I first enlisted. I did go in as an E-2 though. I forget what jump pay was at that time but it was nice to have the extra money per month. Everyone that is E-5 and below and also married are usually always broke. At least that was how it was when I was in.

I'll be purchasing the KG UV980P at "Buy Two Way Radios". I tried calling them, but they are closed. They offer a Free software download, but they also Sell the "RT Systems Programming Software and Cable For Wouxun KG-UV980P." I'm wondering if the software that's for sale (with the programing cable) is the same as the Free download. Does anyone know??? It doesn't make sense to purchase the software if it's the same... and the cable is only $16 bucks. Thanks

Goo heavens, you made that much. I remember my first months take home pay was &147.00. But by '75 I was an E-5, married and getting sep rats and quarters.

Except I then see it descending into to mess that CB is today.

Your repeater isn’t required to ID if and only if the only people who use it are people you have authorized to use your call sign and they identify correctly. If anyone with a different call sign uses your repeater, the repeater must be IDed. You can certainly do that manually and it definitely doesn’t have to be Morse code, but the repeater must be identified. Morse just happens to be built in for some controllers. Personally I prefer English language IDs also.

FCC Part 95.1751 (c): (c) Any GMRS repeater station is not required to transmit station identification if: (1) It retransmits only communications from GMRS stations operating under authority of the individual license under which it operates; and, (2) The GMRS stations whose communications are retransmitted are properly identified in accordance with this section. In Other Words, Your Repeater Station Users Are Required To ID, Along With Your Licensed Group Users As Well. Really No Need For Your Repeater Station To Auto CWID - Unless You Just Think It's Cool..... Unfortunately, This Can Cause Issues If You As The Licensee, Do Not ID On Your Station, Due To Auto CWID - Others May Follow Suit Thinking The Repeater ID Is Satisfying Their Repeater Station ID User Requirements. I Do Not Use Station CWID On My Repeaters For Just That Reason.

Welcome to the forum. Does the RICK controller have an ID function? The ID can be your call sign in Morse code if it’s easier. The RepeaterID breakout board can be used with the RepeaterID for use with “surplus repeaters” according to the website.

Devin, that is not a very helpful answer is it?

Why? You don’t need to, and it’s pretty annoying having to hear one every 15min.

I have a GMRS repeater using two Motorola CDM 750 radios with a Motorola RICK controller. How can I add a station ID? I saw a simple add on device from RepeaterID.com but it seems it is mainly for the Retevis repeaters. Is there some way to adapt it to my repeater? Thanks WSAU511

Do they just... burst at 50?

When you're making $505 a month defending democracy, you go cheap! Except for my golf clubs back then...

Fun fact: no one on the RR forums has an anus.

Okay, 55 years ago it was $20, then it was reduced to $4 (that was when I first considered getting a license because $20 was way too much!) The point is that the government has no problem reducing the cost of the license, even to zero.

I don't remember paying when i obtained mine in around 74.. If I remember correctly, i went too the local post office on base, filled out a form, name address, birthday etc. checked two boxes agreeing to abide by rules and sent it with a prepaid stamped postage card. About 30 days later l got my call sign in the mail. For the life of me, i can't remember that call sign.. Probably cause i never used it .. Back in that day, I don't think i would have wasted $20 for a license, considering that could have filled the tank in my 70 SS Chevelle 5 times.

Kraco CB's were the equivalent of GMRS CCR's today. They were the cheapest POS radio's you could buy.

Well 49 years ago it was free, but required. But of all my army buddies who got CB's back then, I was the only one who sent in for the License!

The same goes for amateur radios these days.

Not really. CB licenses were $20 each 50 years ago when $20 was a lot of money. Then they lowered it to $4, perhaps hoping to entice more people to get legal.

the difference between CB and GMRS in the FCC's mind is 'cash' CB licensing got them nothing, GMRS is a pretty good cash cow for them.. So no, i don't think the same thing will happen.