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@LeoG Thank you for you input. When I used my usb-c cable to plug into the programming port, it updated the firmware without my knowledge. The Od master page looked different, like the old page with my 1st h3. And it wouldn't load properly when I tried to open the page. and as the page was grayed out. I couldn't see much. But I was able to scroll thru the page and found the kill switch button, it was off. So now the phone is useless. I'm expecting a reply from tid on how to proceed. I did mention to them that I might go with a 10 watt radio. And I have been looking at a lot of other 10 watt radios, all with chinese names I can't pronounce . Will keep this updated. If I get something other than another tid, I'll let this page know before I delete it. Thanks to all who have commented. It is greatly appreciated... Crazy WSDX855 currently in Arnold, MO south of St. Louis

I have two radios that have remote Bluetooth headphone with built-in microphone. As long as I'm inside of a 35 ft bubble, both radios work really well and there's no wiring to do. I can literally just be walking around the house

Ever wonder who runs the show? GMRUS is a volunteer-led organization, and we have a structure designed to support members at both the national and local levels. Our Leadership Structure: National Team: A team of volunteers (President, VP, Secretary, etc.) handles the overall strategic direction of the club. State & Local Coordinators: These are the boots-on-the-ground leaders who organize local meetings, on-air nets, and GOTA events in your area. As we grow, we will be looking for passionate members to step into Coordinator roles. If you're interested in helping build the GMRUS community in your town or state, please let us know!

We're incredibly excited to introduce the cornerstone of our public service mission: the GMRS On The Air (GOTA) Program! What is GOTA? Think of it as being the "Helpful Neighbor on the Trail." GOTA is a volunteer initiative where our members provide communication assistance and promote safety in public recreational areas like state parks, hiking trails, and OHV areas—places where cell service is often unreliable. A GOTA operator's role is to: Act as a friendly, visible point of contact. Provide information like trail conditions or directions. Monitor for safety issues. Relay critical information to authorities (like Park Rangers) in an emergency. This is NOT a security patrol. It's about community service and helping others enjoy the outdoors safely. The GOTA program is a fantastic way to practice your radio skills while making a real difference. We'll be offering specific GOTA Operator Training to get you prepared. Ask any questions you have below!

So, what do we actually do? GMRUS is all about hands-on learning and community fun. Here’s a look at the activities and programs we're building: Regular Get-Togethers: Monthly Meetings: A mix of in-person and virtual meetings to hang out, discuss club news, and learn from guest speakers. Weekly On-Air Net: A designated time each week to jump on the radio, test your gear, practice your skills, and chat with fellow members. Training & Education: We offer training for all skill levels! GMRS Licensing Workshops: We'll walk you through the FCC application process. Beginner's Bootcamp: Learn basic radio programming and on-air etiquette. Advanced Workshops: Dive deeper into topics like mobile stations, repeaters, and GMRS-based APRS. Net Control Training: Learn how to run an on-air net like a pro. Community & Social Events: Group Activities: We'll organize group campouts, trail rides, kayaking trips, and family picnics where we can put our radios to good use. Community Service: We'll provide volunteer communication support for local charity events. Stay tuned to the forums for announcements about upcoming events!

Make it easy for people to understand the membership structure and how to sign up. Topic Title: How to Join GMRUS & Membership Info Post Content: Ready to become a part of the GMRUS community? Here’s how our membership works. We've kept it simple and affordable. Membership Levels: Individual Membership: $10/year for one licensed GMRS operator. Family Membership: $15/year for one GMRS license holder and their immediate family at the same address. Associate Membership (Non-licensed): Free! If you're just curious about GMRS/FRS and want to learn, this is for you. You'll have access to all our resources except those that require a license (like transmitting on GMRS frequencies). Why Join? Your membership dues are the primary source of funding for the club and help cover costs like website hosting, event supplies, and future projects like a club repeater! (The Website and association is still being worked on, and much of this is still up for discussion/change until we post the website going active)

Hello and welcome to the official forum for the General Mobile Radio Users Society (GMRUS)! We are a new community-focused organization dedicated to the promotion, education, and responsible use of GMRS and FRS radio. Who are we for? If you're an individual, a family, or a small business looking for a simple and effective way to communicate without the deep dive into HAM radio, you've found the right place. We are built for the everyday user who enjoys GMRS for: Family events and coordination Camping, overlanding, and hiking Small business operations Emergency preparedness And so much more! Our Mission is Simple: To create a supportive and educational community for GMRS users of all skill levels. We want to empower you with the knowledge to use your radios effectively and confidently for recreation, work, and safety. We believe there's a seat at the GMRUS table for everyone. We're excited to have you here and look forward to chatting on the forums and on the air!

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This thread is exactly the reason I recommend never using “Technical Discussion:” Now it is a popularity contest rather than an intelligent chronological discussion of the issues!

As it was explained to me, "Talk Around" is to be used when the repeater temporarily unavailable or has dropped out for "whatever reason." Using Talk Around on the MXT400 continues to use the simplex channel and any tone set, the repeater would have output on so, your group can continue to communicate but, without the use of repeater. In essence, the radio just drops the input signal to the repeater when you select Talk Around. This way the group does not have to swap channels or tones in absence of the repeater. So, to use the "Talk Around function" everyone in the group as to be, or get, into that mode in order to communicate. It's not like the leader of a pack in the woods is the only one to switch. All has to switch. My question for Midland also was, How do you get everyone to switch into a talk Around Mode" Past the word to the closest behind you. "Once, everyone goes into "Talk Around" mode you can stay in it or if the repeater come back, swap modes again to use the repeater.

I'll chime in on this too (thus turning it into an official ham rag chew, lol). I also went through this about seven years ago, full tear of the shoulder and a full and a partial for the wrist. The wrist still gives me the most grief. Physical therapy is key. It can be difficult but stick with it. Being carefull with it is a good call, I have found there are limits to what I can put the shoulder through and pushed it hard once last year and was sure I had F'd it up again, though it went back to it's new normal after a couple of weeks. I guess I'm not in my 20's anymore. Wishing you a good recovery. 73's

If you have the funds you could consider a second radio (you can never have too many, am I right) and maybe a switcher for the antenna cable. Just offering a different approach.

I'm going to say "Yes" but the splitter needs to be the type where all the oins go to the same place, as is pin 1 is the same on all 3 locations etc. Like I read in the comments there might be an impredence issue affecting the radio's modulation when keyed. You might want to think of some kind of bluetooth devise like the Uniden microphone, only problem there is they lack distance. 3's Greg

I knew that would cofuse you Boxcar..

Yeah, I'd like to get back to lifting weights, but I don't want anything like that to happen. I'm going to be careful with it for quite some time.

Jesus.. whats a real cheerleader

I know the Wouxun KG-1000G and Radioddity DB20-G calls for 11.7 - 15.8 volts. I couldn't find the specs for the Midland MXT500 but it's probably the same. Pretty much all transceivers call for 11.7-15.8 volts. Yes you will see a small drop in output power at the lowest allowed voltage compared to 13.8 volts or the max allowed voltage. But it is not enough to make a difference on signal strength or FARS. I haven't noticed any differences with my QRP HF radios that have internal batteries. They usually will put out 5 watts with the internal battery and 8-10 watts on an external power source, depending on the radio.

To answer the original question: I don't see a reason that wouldn't work. There's a couple of BTech radios that do this from the factory. They have RJ-45 connectors at the radio, and come with a splitter that has RJ-45 on 1 end, and a K1 connector on the other. In my case, I have one in my race car, with the K1 connector going to the wiring harness for my helmet mounted mic & ear buds, and steering wheel mounted PTT.

Yes you can have multiple microphones connected to one radio device and it is done all the time in the Aviation industry. It is not rocket science, it is basic electronics in matching levels with each microphone circuit with the radio device. Don't forget, if you're going to have separate microphones in separate locations, you will need to have separate speakers and you will need to factor in if you are going to have side tone without causing feedback (audio loop) or if you're going to automatically mute the receive audio circuit. It will be a little more involved than just coupling (doubling) two microphones to one radio. Also, fire apparatus have multi-comm systems similar to aircraft systems. And, Rugged Radios has on-board radio/Intercom systems for multiple users in one vehicle for off-road applications. You might want to checkout Racing Radios or Radio Electronics.

It's basically* ethernet in the same way that the 120v wiring in your house is basically ethernet. Ethernet is a network technology. There's no 'networking' going on between the mic and your radio. No addressing being shared. It's just using a common connector to pass the same type of signal (your audio, your PTT trigger, button pushes) that would come through any other kind of mic connector to the radio. It's an RJ-45 connector. It's nothing at all like an ethernet connection other than it shares a common connector type.

Two problems I see... 1st) If you are using a Y-cable/splitter I'd assume you are going to run into mic impedance issues. The radio is designed for a certain microphone impedance, adding another mic in parallel or trying to extend the cable by 30ft is probably gonna jack it up. 2nd) If you did run a 2nd hand mic somewhere - what about audio?

i said basicity. The MIC connection and cable is using the same physicial RJ45 connector and twisted pair wire found in ethernet systems but with different wiring pinout and for different purposes. Yes, it is a non ethernet connection, we all know ethernet needs to be a managed connections, hence the reason you use switches or routers in a eithernet environment which is more than likley lacking with his set up. I will say, if i wanted to, i could extend the mic on my repeater via Ethernet and a lot of other things.

No, although the same connector is used, none of the radio microphones for which I’ve seen schematics are Ethernet. The different wires carry analog audio, push to talk, and other analog connections which allow push buttons or LED lights on the microphone.

Some people do use an RJ45 manual switch to switch between two microphones, but in that case only one microphone is connected at a time. I don’t know how what you refer to as an RJ45 splitter is actually wired, but if the two microphones are connected in parallel I would not expect good results. Also, there’s the problem of having a long run for the microphone cable. You might find that it’s just too long and your audio signals are too weak.

it doesn't make sense. why would you want to split the mic? You can extend a mic using RJ45 extensions.. There are aslo some Bluetooth mic gizmos that you can add. The Mic connection is basicly an eithernet connection to the radio, generally, no you can not split an ethernet signal without feeding it through a switch or router..