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Greetings Gentlemen, I misunderstood my interpretation of the FCC rules regarding station identification, thank you for clearing that up. Now that I understand correctly, it makes perfect sense lol. As always, thanks for taking the time to reply as it is greatly appreciated. JC

There is no requirement for ID from the repeater. It is the user who is supposed to ID. Therefore no reason the RT97 should have it to get Part 95.

Leave it unchanged and off. If you turn that on you radio will starting sending out DTMF (dial tones) when you press and/or release your PTT button. It has its purpose, but it is not practical for most of us. When used as part of a fleet of radios and software it is used to identify who is talking. In some cases, it is also used as an alternative to, or in addition to, tone squelch. Michael WRHS965 KE8PLM

Thanks for all the help the problem is resolved, decense was part of it, some radios were programed with Tone Sq instead of Tone, also found a Anderson power pole issue where the connector pin was not pushed in far enough to slide over the hook inside the plastic connector.

If the repeater is to be used ONLY by members of your family, who are covered by your GMRS license, then the repeater does not have to identify itself, as long as the users follow the normal GMRS RULES. The RULES say a GMRS user must identify using their (your) callsign every 15 minutes, and/or when concluding a conversation. THEREFORE, the repeater is sufficiently identified by your callsign. If you can wait, rumor has it that a new version of the RT97 will accommodate a third party controller.

I use a HD pushup fiberglass mast for semi-permanent use. Capable of 46’ AGL. Purchased from DX Engineering. It is available in shorter lengths with smaller vertical sections so it will collapse to shorter length. Here is a picture of mine un-guyed at max height (with antenna) located in my backyard during testing (56’ to tip). Amazing how plumb it stayed, of course it was not side loaded as would be the case with a Yagi. Anchoring in this picture consisted of (4) 18” long screw-in earth anchors plus 4 adjustable straps from Harbor Freight. I would have no problems taking this or a shorter one camping. Would take about 10-15 minutes to assemble, anchor and raise with antenna and coax once you know your system down and all parts on are hand. This one was put up solo. It has gone up and down about a dozen times thus far. It now sits next to the house. Michael WRHS965 KE8PLM