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So you are here talking to a bunch of tech radio dorks and you think it's OK to be vague. OK.

Always write to the lowest common denominator.

There is a designated frequency for emergency use on Marine radio (be careful though, may be monitored by Coast Guard). Nothing I know of for hikers (except Montana I think designated ch. 3).

Boaters may have, but I dont know nothin 'bout no boat radios.. But for us land-lubbers, there is no universal, agreed upon emergency use channel... SOME (very few) areas might have a GMRS channel assigned for emergency use, but it is limited to only that area. TL;dr: NO

are they're any specific UHF/VHF frequencies for emergency use for boaters, hikers, etc? I've cane uo wotu several different answers using Google. does 1 need a special license?

I should have been more precise in my statement by saying that a FRS radio can't transmit on GMRS repeater channels. I never know when a simple answer or a precise answer is needed around here.

Can't transmit into a repeater. Can absolutely transmit on ch 550-725

That, or what I suspect I'm hearing, GMRS radios being used as FRS radios with no ID.

Uh huh.. Then... Why do I hear FRS radios every time I'm on any of the GMRS repeater channels? and, why can I hear all of my locked/legal FRS radios on the GMRS repeater channels ? I am very confused.

EASY PEASY that even a lowly Private can understand. Legal FRS radios can't transmit on the GMRS repeater channels. All bets are off if someone is using an unlocked radio.

Please explain this one to us...

Yes following the regs does matter and why I stated the following: One really can't tell if someone is on a FRS radio or GMRS radio when using simplex channels as the FCC messed up when they allowed both services on the same channels. Obviously you won't ever hear a FRS radio on the GMRS repeater channels. Again. GO with what works for you on how often you say you call sign as long as you are at a minimum giving it every 15 minutes and at the end of your conversation.

Read the back and forth again. Just adding humor as I sit here at work and ponder my existence.

@OffRoaderX did I miss something? I didn't see you call anything crap. Or was there a ninja edit? LoL

No, Sir, I am unfairly projecting my inner instincts on to a noble Matriarch. I am profoundly embarred by my profiling of CCR's. Please find it in your stony little heart to forgive a peasant....No, I realize you are an asset to this community and appreciate your dedication to help. I have struggle with programing a repeater but only invested a short time doing it. I am refamiliarizing myself with the machine and manual. This started way back when shinola was equivalent to feces to me.

i mixed a barch with caramel.. May as well enjoy irt

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Do not confuse me with "some people" who apparently only come here to try and make themselves feel better about spending way too much money on their toys by making fun of or demeaning other people's toys.

Crap, umm....how to integrate into my enigma machine to take over the world or stuff I am too lazy to read, comprehend and try. Youtubes are more fun. I am sure it will come up as I get bored and understand its limitation or my own mental short falls. BUT thank you for not calling it crap right outta the gate.

It's a UV-5RM, same as a AR-5RM, and any other radio that looks like it.. What specific "more info" are you looking for?

I purchased this thing a long time ago before the learning curve kicked me square in the...yeah. I was that guy that bought a radio for something other than GMRS freq's (no, not you guys...frequencies, well you guys too). I recently got into HAM license which this thing is for. I have tried to look for videos and etc... for it but not an exact match to what I am see on the machine or manual. Obviously the instructions leave a little to be desired. Is this the same as something else which is in use now like UV5-R(M). I can basically operate it but want more info. Thank you in advance for your help.

Doesn't following the regs matter? Many, maybe most, are not. I'm also curious how we are supposed to detect who is an FRS user.

Something like this. It's on the cheap, but not $12 cheap. https://www.buytwowayradios.com/browning-br-400-assembly.html

Below is what I wrote up for myself on how to program a repeater into the radio manually. Hand Program a Repeater: Switch to VFO and enter 462.550, Menu 11 is RX CTCSS 141.3hz, Menu 13 is Tx CTCSS 110.9 hz, Menu 23 is Offset Direction +, Menu 24 is Offset 5.0000, Menu 25 Memory. Then switch back to Channel mode and go to you new saved channel. Good luck!

Does anyone have any experience with these repeaters? I have four of them and have been able to program all but my latest one purchased and cant get much help from china. Any help would be greatly appreciated.