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I think the Channel 19 was a truckers channel long before 40 channel radios were mainstream. So i dont think being at center of the band was the reason. Sent from my SM-T350 using Tapatalk

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The smaller one is quite springy, but the larger one is VERY stout and VERY stiff. I would not recommend putting it on anything less than a large span of solid steel.

Hi all! ive had my GMRS license since 2018 and only used it for simplex communications when off-roading with friends in the southern California deserts and forests. I've always kept it as simple as that aside from flipping the radio on in traffic and scanning for any interesting conversations every once in a while. I've been studying for my HAM technicians license which has reignited my interest in my GMRS which led me here. Im excited about learning more about these radios, repeaters and chatting with yall here and on the waves, thanks for having me. GMRS: Midland mxt275 w/ ghost antenna & XT511 HAM: Baofeng uv5r FRS: Motorlla Talkabout CB: Midland 75

That’s exactly the kind of thing you should turn in to the FCC.

No, but people do it all the time. Not just DMR but P25 and NXDN also. It is much annoying.

On your "Tone Scan" question. Buy Two Way Radios has a write-up on doing just that: How to use Tone Scan on Wouxun two way radios (buytwowayradios.com) Hope this helps.

I just set my unit to SCAN all the channels....

I just got my GMRS license a couple of weeks ago and started listening in my area (Blue River, WI) but can usually only hear HAM transmissions on my UV-5G. I ordered a Baofeng UV-9G GMRS today and will have it early next week. I hope to be able to transmit and maybe hit some local repeaters if there are any available. It was nice to read your stories and meet some fairly local people.

@WRXH357 it is possible, but that would require a repeater to be near him to be heard. I may have misread the post, but I took it as there is no repeater nearby.

It’s a solid radio with lots of cool features! I’m glad I got it. Now just trying to decide which 50 watt mobile unit to get for my car.

Oh my word! That did it. I can't believe I neglected to try that. I think because the app handled the pairing directly, without my needing to do it manually in the Bluetooth settings, it didn't even register. Thanks!

Midland, good luck with that. If they get the data from a cell phone app why even bother with the two way radio?

Would have been even more hilarious if the FCC replies with their "advertised claim" of "up to 20 miles" using FRS radios they see no need to grant the waver. Maybe we would get some more realistic range estimates on the packaging from manufactures.

I find this section hilarious, because in this technical memo requesting the waiver, they acknowledge that range is an issue with HTs, however, they continue to advertise their FRS radios with range of "up to 20 miles" and their GMRS HTs with a range of "up to 36 miles".

My question is why so much power just to send data? I am aware that they're outdoors in a rural area.

The RHINO uses 5W, while Midland's waiver allows for 50W usage, and to allow for mobile radios with detachable antennas to be used.

Why didn't I hear anything about this until now?? and this supposed to have been granted in 2021? To me there's something fishy going on here.

Two groups, Popular Wireless and Personal Radio Association came up with the idea of an Open Repeater Initiative (OPI). It was designed to get repeater owners to open up and share resources instead of locking down systems. The idea was to make it easier for GMRS users to find and access repeaters. The group established the 141.3 CTCSS/PL as a “travel tone”. Originally, the repeater pair 462/467.675 was the OPI frequency (aka today as the travel channel). However, OPI eventually morphed into any repeater pair using 141.3 for PL access and did not require prior permission. Well, OPI and the founding groups are long gone, but many repeater owners still honor the spirit of OPI on their repeaters. In the absence of OPI, there has been debate in the community over what should be put into place, if anything. There is merit to all sides, but there are trolls that stir the pot, too.

Youtube is probably a good place to start, but here are some basics: Channels 1-22 are listening & talking channels. There are no globally accepted channels like CB Ch9 or CB Ch19 on GMRS To communicate with others, you tell your buddy/family member, etc to put their radio on the same channel as you, get within range, push the button, then talk. If you are looking to talk with strangers as a hobby, you bought the wrong radio. To make things more confusing, GMRS repeaters share Channels 15-22, so if someone is talking on a repeater you will hear them on channels 15-22, but (generally/normally) they will only be able to hear you if you configure your radio to use that same repeater. Again, Youtube is a great place to learn everything, but when you have a specific question, this place isnt too bad.

Not the reason as much as it's an advantage. Among many others.

A 4' GMRS antenna cleverly disguised as a 4' CB antenna. I thought part of the shift away from CB for off-roading, along with much better sound quality and range was more compact antennas.

I have heard rumors that they will be available for sale beginning the last week of July, and on the same day the worlds most popular and most widely-loved GMRS YouTuber will be releasing a video about all 4 of the new antennas. But, you know, those are just rumors...

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Hey folks I just received my KG 935G and discovered a menu option that isn’t shown in the included manual. Anyone know what menus option:53 SIM-RX does? thanx in advance.

It’s used to enable or disable simultaneous receiving on the two VFOs. When off you’ll only hear one.

Ahhh, no. I am all for people that know what they are doing putting up good equipment after they have PROPERLY identified an open repeater pair in their area that will not interfere with the operations of others. I am willing to assist folks that want to do it right, work with other repeater / system owners to minimize interference and create additional coverage in area's that are lacking any current coverage. But I don't really think it's a good idea for EVERYONE to put up a repeater. First problem is the definition of a repeater. And depending on who you talk to that ranges from a quality 100% duty cycle commercial repeater and duplexer on an antenna of reasonable height to two mobiles or even handhelds taped together with an vehicle antenna on a wall mount screwed to the peak of a roof on a one story garage. And what that sort of this does is screw with a big repeater because the person that was told they needed to put up a repeater did so without even bothering to check the frequency first to see if there was another one that covered their area. You need to monitor a frequency for a MONTH before thinking you can use it. You need to setup a PC with a VOX audio recorder like ScannerRecorder that will record any traffic on that repeater output. And you need to do this with an antenna that's outside and up at least 30 feet. If you can't do that, IMO, you don't need to even consider putting up a repeater. We are limited to 8 repeater pairs for all of GMRS, everywhere. And repeater owners need to cooperate with each other to manage this resource. Failure to do so will just create problems.

All of the good Youtube GMRS channels will be publishing reviews on the day it's available for purchase..