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I mean, fair, but you're hear asking questions about how to do a thing, and folks are trying to help, but the "why" matters in coming up with a useful "how." That said: Yeah I'm starting to see why

I'm Ronn Foster, and my GMRS call sign is WSJM352. I’m excited to be a part of this incredible community of GMRS enthusiasts right here in the Michiana region! A little about me: Location: Elkhart, Indiana Gear: Currently running a hodgepodge of radios (just getting into this hobby) and loving the range and clarity I get in this area. Why GMRS? I’ve always been drawn to communication technologies that bring people together, and GMRS provides the perfect mix of local connectivity and the potential for longer-distance comms. I’m especially passionate about community service and emergency preparedness, and GMRS is a key part of that for me. What I’m looking forward to: Connecting with local operators Sharing tips and tricks about GMRS Learning from everyone’s experiences and knowledge Organizing local nets, meetups, and events Helping grow the Michiana GMRS network! I'm always open to chatting and learning from others—whether it's about technical setups, GMRS events, or just to swap stories about the bands. Feel free to reach out or leave a reply if you're nearby, and let’s make some waves on the airwaves! Looking forward to connecting with you all! Ronn Foster - WSJM352

Put up a sign -- now, not when the bad guys are out and about. Announce a net for once a week/month. Everyone who participates gets invited to a BBQ. Word will get out.

amaff et al.: My purpose in posting here is not to explain and justify my plans to you. Y'all are outside the need to know loop.

Right. But for the other 99.9999999% of the time....... I understand planning for that edge of an edge of an edge case. But I don't get letting it limit how we act in all the rest of situations which are exponentially more likely to actually occur. Heck, in a "grid down, apocalyptic scenario," no one's checking MyGMRS.com to see what their local comms strategy needs to be. Which brings us back to the beginning of what are you actually trying to accomplish. Which still isn't clear.

Did that years ago, not very productive. Have moved since then and will act/plan based on my experience. This isn't for a regular neighborhood crime watch. In grid down, apocalyptic scenarios, no I wouldn't want any info getting out. Desperate people or those just looking to attack and plunder as much as they can will not be easily deterred.

For GMRS operators in the Michiana region—let’s hear what’s happening on the air where you are. Which repeaters are your go-to? Running base, mobile, or handheld? Any regular nets or events in the area? How’s your coverage in the hills, towns, and back roads?

But it's so much easier to tell everyone to log into MyGMRS, Do a city search, than do a I.D. search than scroll into a map than launch another page to find your channel freq than.............

Our neighborhood (HOA) sent an email announcing the frequency to be used. Simple, if you can compile an email list.

§ 95.309 Coordination procedures and other restrictions for operation in certain locations. The operator of a Personal Radio Service station may be required to coordinate operation in advance and/or may be subject to operating restrictions if the station is to be operated in certain locations, described in the following paragraphs in this section. (b) Near a U.S. border or in an area that is or may be subject to an international treaty or agreement. Treaties and agreements may be viewed or downloaded from the FCC Web site: http://www.fcc.gov/ib/sand/agree/. What's "straight forward" about this?

It's fair that there's a lot of gray area in the FCC's rules (just look at the arguments on this forum...), but the Line A thing is pretty straight forward, in that it was a thing and now it's not.

"A I" is fake smarts.

This is how I have our TK-880 radios set up. It seems to work for what I need. I hope this helps. Kenwood TK880 080925 kpg49d.dat

The only thing I noticed, is the "Scan Off-Hook" box is unchecked as depicted in your "Scan Information" menu. I set my TK-880 up as your radio is programmed, with the exception of the Scan off-hook. At first I thought you may have a feature conflict as you have two features with the "Scan" feature selected and that is not the case. Also, I unselected the "Add Scan" box in the Group Edit menu and that was not the case. I was able to enable Scan and have the icon on the display. I am unable to duplicate your particular problem. Some times the TK-880 key assignment buttons go lame. Maybe your "SCN" Key Button is defective. Take the Scan feature off the foot switch feature and assign it to one of the ABCD buttons and see if that is the case. Also, you may be aware, but you can not legally transmit on channels 8-14 from any Part 90 LMR radio unless you can get the transmitter power down below a half of a watt ERP, which more than likely you won't be able to do that with a mobile. Maybe a Part 90 LMR portable may be possible, but not a mobile, unless you used an in-line attenuator.

Truly, the only solution that makes sense is to establish a local organization so they can prepare. If you wait for the need to present itself you’re never going to catch up. That’s like trying to teach a drowning person how to swim. As far as the concern that bad people can read, wouldn’t you want them to? Maybe they’ll go somewhere else.

Neighborhood watch discord group. WhatsApp group. Group text message. Teams chat. E-mail list. There's so many ways to skin this cat. What's this even mean? Why wouldn't fliers or signs work when the rest of society is working?

But there's only one frequency - output - listed.

Flyers (and signs) are a possibility but only when a grid-down crisis starts. There's also a down side to flyers or signs: bad people can read too (well, some). I would have a one page notice ready but be careful who gets it.

If the input and output frequency are the same it should be obvious.

Even if it were determined to be OK, there is no field/value to indicate that it's simplex so that won't work. It could be added in the description, but IMO that wouldn't be obvious enough.

woiuldnt it be easier to include your simplex info in your monthly neighborhood watch flyer.. Outside of your little community, who cares about whats going on there? Just asking for Johny. Jonny wants to know

Normally you have to be sure the group is enabled for scan too. I know on various Kenwood HT’s I can enable, or disable, an entire group for scanning even if all the channels in a group are always marked for scan.

Nope. I'm here too.

Then don't upgrade. Most of them aren't necessary.

Make sure to check/enable “off hook scan” otherwise it wont scan unless the mic is grounded to a metal mic hanger.