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I won't say direct experience with CE82, but I've had good luck fooling the CE package that covers my VX-4200's (and VX-920) by changing my system time to something well before that Jan 2013 date (I usually just leave the rest of the date alone, crank the year back to 2005, and use the actual edit date in the filename when saving) before starting up the software..

I suppose then, that the AT-779UV is waaaaay better!

You would be better off buying a Kenwood TKR850 repeater Sent from my SM-T350 using Tapatalk

The VX-2200 is a fine radio and a good choice for GMRS. When you go into the software to "configure" your port settings, you should probably select the lowest possible baud rate. Vertex software can be a little finicky about what works as far as cables for programming. You also need to make sure that your cable has the proper driver loaded. When you plug the cable into your mic jack of the mobile, you should get a beeping along with a message on the front display saying that you're in programming mode. Here's a little help file that Google found for me. I didn't read through it completely enough to vouch for its 100% accuracy, but it seems that he hits the main points to look out for and how to make sure that your software is communicating with the radio. https://hamradioprogramming.net/vertex-vx-2200/how-to-program-vertex-vx-2200

Unfortunately, I have only used the VX-3200/4200 series radios. The 2200 series was something that was used in other areas by a former employer of mine, but I never had experience with them. However, with CE-52 (for VX-3200's) there was no warning for the wideband/narrowband requirement, as it was made well before the 2013 mandate. Turning the "clock" back to pre-2013 also works with many other radios and software as well. An issue to watch out for with the VX-3200/4200's is that many had filters that were manufactured with a defect, high humidity in the plant in Japan, where the radios could not go into narrowband due to defective narrowband filters. That cost thousands of dollars when January 1st, 2013 came around....and it was not just Vertex. Many then end up being sold as fully functional, either unknowingly, or by those that do not care. Good luck on the VX-2200. Quality wise, they are an older Vertex which were made well.

That actually worked, allowing me to create and save the config. Thanks again, @wayoverthere. Now if I can get the download to work… the radio and PC both seem to know they’re connected to the port, and the PC seems sure it’s COM3, but uploads and downloads fail. C’est la vie! Fix one thing at a time and eventually everything works.

Thanks! (I replied to this earlier but I don’t see the reply, so if this ends up as a duplicate, I’ll delete it.) It hadn’t occurred to me that the developers may have programmed in a date where the change would become effective. I’ll give that a try and report back.

I’m in Butte, so SW Montana, but as far as ham radio there’s a DMR repeater on 70 cm in Eureka. I assume you’re in that area, maybe Troy or Libby. It’s networked to the Brandmeister network so you can literally talk to people all over the world. https://www.dmr-montana.net/radio-site-data/eureka-dmr.html Ham radio is much more active than gmrs in Montana although Billings now has gmrs repeaters. Good luck!

Not hearing any activity isn't necessarily an indicator of the repeater being offline, though not getting some kind of response from the repeater is less of a good sign (though not indicative, either, depending on repeater settings). sometimes there just isn't any traffic, though. That said, while you don't have to worry about PROGRAMMING offset, you do have to at least make sure to use the correct channel that has the offset programmed. GMRSXX are the simplex channels (no offset), while REPTXX are intended for repeaters, with the +5.0mhz offset preprogrammed...if you're already on track on this aspect, feel free to disregard.

I just set up my KG-905G as mobile radio.

I would say that having to pay for shipping or a restocking fee to get a refund on a defective product would also be a reason. Even having to pay shipping to get a defective product repaired would be sufficient reason to do so. In these cases, the purchaser was not provided with the product they paid for. It should not be incumbent upon them to pay anything for the repairs or to get the repairs made. It is incumbent upon the vendor to provide the (working) product that the customer paid for, and no customer should have to pay extra to get it. If the customer is not provided with the product they were promised at the agreed upon price (without added costs), then it is the responsibility of the vendor to make it right (at no added expense to the customer). If Bridgecom is making customers pay anything extra just to get the product they were promised in the first place, they need to be reported. The BBB would be a good place to start. Perhaps the District Attorney (or a Consumer Affairs Bureau) in their jurisdiction would be another place to report them. Filing a dispute with the credit card company is another way to begin to resolve this issue. Posting unsatisfactory reviews on Yelp or Google is a way to warn others, and it may get their attention to where they reach out to resolve the matter. Finally, and especially if unable to resolve the matter in a satisfactory way, posting on forums such as this is helpful for others that may be considering doing business with that company. I'm sorry to hear that there are companies out there that would engage in such wormy business tactics, but I know they exist. Unfortunately, it's a sad reality.

To be even more specific, the plus should be specified in the "Duplex" column and the 5.000000 should be in the "Offset" column as shown here on channels 23-30:

It may sound like a silly question, but do you know that the repeater is still active? It is not uncommon to see a listing for a repeater that is either not there, or is programmed differently than stated. Are you able to hear other users on the repeater?

Hello all, It's been a while since I posted and I look back fondly at all the former post and interactions from last year when I first got my GMRS license. What started as a upgrade from having a CB radio in my vehicle to GMRS for off-road communication has definitely morphed into something way beyond what I imagined. I remember all the input about getting my rig setup, coaxial, base antennas, etc. and am very thankful for all those that help inspire me to explore and experiment more of the radio world. All of that led me to get my ham ticket in December and now four months into amateur radio, I'm a general class operator. Having so much fun in vhf, uhf, hf, and dmr! I encourage all other radio operators to stay current with GMRS and also get their ham ticket, as it does open up many new avenues of radio operation(s). 73 to all and stay RadioActive! de WROA675/KN6SDM

I just stopped by the authentic Portillos in Moreno Valley* Monday night and delighted to one of their dipped Italian Beef with Sweet Peppers sandwiches (and a Maxwell Street Polish)! Just brings back so many memories... *Riverside County, about 75 miles from my home.

Thanks for the advice. I have settled on the CX-333. FYI, I passed my Technician Exam this past Saturday.

For years GMRS 462.675 was the emergency channel in many folks area's as channel 9 was in CB. Many REACT teams had repeaters for this channel. Prior to SAR in CNY React had a repeater and got given to SAR when React faded. It is still on the air to this day on 462.675. While it was used more for SAR stuff before local VHF systems flourished it was used randomly by hikers on the FLT. There is alot out there on GMRS 462.675 (CH20) being used for this. I knw many monitor this channel while traveling still (my Priority) with the travel tone. As said in the end unless the FCC designates a frequency its going to be up to an individual or area to use what they want. Personally I think CH1 is the smartest channel as most never leave it. On my last Jeep ride that's basically the channel they said to go to if you can't get an answer on the trail channel. My guess is its simple and basic and most radios all match on CH1. If you use the travel PL on it you wont hear all the FRS users who just got a Christmas radio. On a similar topic State of Wyoming designated Channel 3 and PL7 (307) as a search and rescue channel. People are giving 100 reasons why it wont work. So no matter what gets picked some will like it and some wont. As for scratching the Line A idea I can't argue as it takes forever to get public safety and LMR licenses above Line A also, but its the rules. Saying to disregard the rules is not what GMRS users should be promoting. We should be promoting following the rules as well as getting a license.

I wish people would do some basic research first about travel tones for open repeaters and the semi official channel 20 for travel. A simple Google search lists a bunch of references on this topic. If people just used what has been the norm for years instead of trying to change it maybe we would have more people using it.

Finally mounted the Wouxun KG-1000G to the passenger side of the console. The mic mounts to the low end of my JeepUniq cradle (my Garmin InReach Explorer+ mounts on the top). I plan to mount my CB there at some point, then I'll move the Wouxun KG-1000G to under the drivers seat, and will find a place for the faceplate. \