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It’s shut down now anyway.

One other thing I have noticed is I pick up RF noise from the programming cable that came with the radio if it’s left plugged into the computer with the other end not connected to anything. It’s enough to cause radios on my desk to stop scanning and hold squelch open on some frequencies and oddly they aren’t even frequencies near each other. Subsequently I always unplug that programming cable. The thing is I’m not complaining, I wouldn’t say any shortfalls of the radio really bother me. It was cheap, it works good, I get good audio reports, it’s small, plenty memories programmed in it and now chirp is available for it. Is it as good as my Icom 2730? No but it cost less than a hundred bucks. I like it. I got it to put in an ammo can that I could take camping but I haven’t gotten to that project yet and it lives on my desk at the moment.

I just got the DB-50, which is the same radio as the Anytone 5888V. For some reason, I can connect transmit and receive to the repeaters I programmed in, but not the regular GMRS channels even on low power. They can receive but not transmit?

Depends on if the OP has a general license or not, AND if they get into contesting. Personally I cant stand contesting. These days, it seems like Ham Radio is either contesting or Emergency Management. Not much going on in other areas, of course, depending on the area you live in. Going mobile works. I have had to do it before and still do in order to use 2 meters and 70cm. In order to join in with the groups in my state that use 2m simplex, I have to drive a good distance from my house and sit on a hill top. But who wants to have to keep driving out to a hill top and sitting somewhere just to use Ham Radio? I definitely don't care for it. My evening is for relaxing. I think if anyone wants to call something "not real Ham Radio", you can call Hamshack hotline "not real radio". At least with DMR, you are still using a portable radio in most cases. Most of the networks are on repeaters anyhow. With Hamshack hotline, you literally use a device that links to an internet network, thats it. I know people like it, but I think that is where I draw the line.

On the contrary, amateur radio is pretty much what you're proposing to initiate. Take advantage of some of the free study materials and get your Tech license. A lot of us participate in both services. They fill different needs.

Mine is the same. It’s not everything but I noticed it on some fire frequencies recently as we had a big fire here and we were next to an evacuation zone so I was scanning those. I don’t know if this has anything to do with it but I didn’t have any tones set so maybe that played into it.

I had it, but bumped upt the SQL to about 7. But them miss out on lower S meter signals coming in.

Your theory is probably correct. AES128 is a little better, ARCA better than both but not holding a candle to the Hytera AES256 . DMR and analog with this radio is very good. I'm not complaing, the DMR32 is still a decent radio and their encryption works, just not to par with higher end radios.

Welcome Sir, I also replied to your guest post. Cheers

Welcome Pedro, I seem to recall seeing good coverage with repeaters there so suspect you wont be disappointed.

This I can dig, thanks for clearing things up. BTW my post with the "Magazine full of ads" was more a dig at the ARRRRRRL than your club idea.

You must be a genuine amateur and I don't mean an Amateur Radio Operator or are you just a normal developmentally challenged Sad Ham?

I like the idea of GMRS clubs. I was drawn here (myGMRS) and to other forums because of the info that was shared. There are some other forums that I no longer, or rarely, visit because the info no longer met my needs or interest. If this new "club" interests me I may go there.

Thanks for the entertaining thread.

Ever hear of mobile, POTA or SOTA?

- one in every crowd. Doesnt read, and just wants to put their 2 cents in.. i'll give you back your change. Yeah, Trolls be living under all kinds of bridges these days.

I would like to point out that the club is not charging anything.. to anyone. That was corrected a long time ago and I corrected it on the club discussion posts. There was at one point a consideration for a "Supporting Member" option, but abandoned because we dont have anything that costs money. yet. and unlikely to change.

LOL. Okay, fair enough.

Nothing I’ve read has anything like that. Nor have I seen any evidence that they want that kind of authority. But even if they did the FCC would have something to say about it.

Hand a 2nd radio to a friend or family member when you're out and about doing a thing where you need an easy communication solution...then push the button when you want to talk. It's literally that simple

I asked about this after we got back from Yellowstone last year because I had the ranger / park service repeaters programmed in and, for some reason, with ONLY those stations (and not all the time), mine would do this. Still no idea wtf that was about.

Will the GMRUS start requiring people to take and pass a written test to get a license?

Hi Pedro, I am glad to see that you have registered. I also replied to your guest post. Feel free to ask questions!

Hello Everyone... Got my license, got the Baofeng GMRS-15Pro radio, got the Chirp software and programming cable, haven't programmed radio yet. Located in Toa Alta, Puerto Rico; looking for advice on how to begin my GMRS adventure.

Welcome Pedro! It sounds like you’ve got a good start! Feel free to jump right in. If you have questions feel free to ask!