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Quick down and dirty to at least make it work at least for your example.... Go to repeater channel 19 (displayed as RPT-19) Press "Menu" Press the up arrow 10 times (display will show TX-CTCSS) Press "Menu" again Use the up arrow to select 141.3 Press "Menu" again to confirm and go back Press the "Exit" key and you are done.

Since you have said that you can talk to a friend using simplex (that’s when you are both transmitting and receiving on the same frequency) it’s obvious that you know how to turn it on and change channels. Yes, an “uplink” tone is the tone you transmit. It’s also the tone the repeater receives. Using the term uplink precisely describes that you are transmitting it and the repeater is receiving it. If the description of the repeater simply said “transmit tone” or “receive tone” then the person using it is sometimes unsure whether they are referring to transmit or receive programmed on the repeater or a users radio. I would challenge you to use your manual to teach yourself the individual steps necessary to set and clear tones. “Tones” are initially confusing, but you’ll learn them in far less time that it would take someone to write step by step instructions for you. Your manual should already show you the steps needed, but here are a few tips that might clear up some confusion: 1. There are lots of terms that refer to exactly the same things. Tones, PL, and CTCSS all refer to exactly the same thing and are used interchangeably to refer to an analog tone, like a single low note played on a synthesizer, that is combined with your voice transmission. When the other radio receives your transmission the tone is removed so you never hear it. 2. DCS, DTCSS, and DPL refer to digital codes that are sometimes used instead of tones. This refers to a binary value that is transmitted in conjunction with your voice, just like a CTCSS tone. To make things slightly more confusing they will sometimes be inverted, but they usually tell you. 3. The reason for tones or codes is to allow a radio to ignore a transmission. If someone is transmitting using a 141.3 Hz tone and your receive tone is set to 100.0 Hz, your radio will not reproduce their transmission. It still receives it; it just doesn’t make it audible. However, if you don’t set a Receive tone, your radio will reproduce everything it receives.

Thank you for your help

For the current regulations for GMRS use this government site: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-47/chapter-I/subchapter-D/part-95#subpart-E

What kind of scofflaw user would dare try to increase power over the legal FCC maximums?

How dare you insert facts into this debate?

And that's cited as the reasoning in the FCC Docket where all these decisions were documented: https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DOC-344617A1.pdf The FCC was concerned that a user would increase the power on the interstitial channels to exceed the 0.5 watt limit which could interfere with repeater operations:

I would add to spend time learning the menu system. Get to the point where you can confidently go in and change things. If you make changes one at a time it is easy to put them back. Try programing the two left side programmable function (PF) buttons is a good practice exercise. It's all in the manual. Whenever you want to make changes to a channel you first tune to that channel then press menu to enter the menu system then up/down buttons to find what you want to change then menu again to select, when done hit exit. The codes and frequencies are listed in the manual. Also GMRS is channelized. A channel is a specific frequency. There are two modes, channel mode and frequency mode. When in GMRS channel mode you wish to see what the frequency is push the mode button on the right side of the key pad. That will switch between the two modes. When you begin to program the radio you need to be in channel mode to program for GMRS and Frequency mode for everything else such as police, fire EMS etc for scanning. In your example when on channel RPT-19 push the mode button and you will see 462.650(00).

I did read that and yes they seem to have already considered and come to a consensus. I found it insightful on decisions made and not just regarding the bubble pack debacle.

Did you read paragraph where they mentioned rejecting comments suggesting TDMA digital modes for GMRS? It’s pretty clear.

There’s a lot to unpack isn’t there?

Can you imagine that happening on the GMRS band you most likely fry the repeaters while you're at it.

The only place that appears in Part 95 E is where it talks about data transmissions. Otherwise GMRS HTs may have detachable antennas, even if they can transmit on 8-14.

I am in the beginning stages of putting together a Connecticut GMRS club. You can learn more on our Facebook Page. kind regards, WRQF883 Steve

Here is some more info. Watch the video. If nothing else it will help you understand how the menu system works. There is more info there if you poke around. https://www.buytwowayradios.com/blog/2023/03/how-to-use-the-channel-wizard-on-the-wouxun-kg-935g-plus-video.html

That part is correct but you forgot to explain how to turn the radio on!

Actually its an 8 pin DIN on that radio. The KG-1000G uses an RJ45 and Buy Two Way Radios does have an extension cable for that radio but nothing listed for the KG-XS20G. But it wouldn't hurt to give them a call and ask. You never know they may be able to make one. Good luck!

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The question is why is it "still currently limited" at low power and a narrow bandwidth? One other point is licensed GMRS radios also have the same exact limitation for the same reason, to reduce interference to the repeater input frequencies. It's not just an FRS thing.

I only use CommScope FSJ. Also just started using Eupen cable. The EC4-50-HF appears to be very similar. I have run some tests with CommScope connector on the EC4-50HF and so far it appears to sweep and work ok. Only issue with eupen is the lack of support from the large companies. Last check neither Tessco or talley carried anything for it. Thats why I stick to CommScope. https://eupen.us/products/coaxial-cables/

Well this question has been asked in different ways on multiple forums and the majority do not want digital modes on GMRS.

If I am going to waste my very valuable time dreaming and fantasizing, I prefer to do it over something that matters.. Like Taylor Swift washing my dishes while wearing a Minnie-Mouse costume.

My radio, my choice.