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Poppycock! I for one think that more threads with links to those videos are what society and the world needs! Think of the children!

What the world really needs right now is more threads about this

Ultimately only you can answer that question.

You don't really need a cell phone. Or a spare tire...

I don’t think the term “wireline” is at issue. It’s the term “network” that they use. “You cannot directly interconnect a GMRS station with the telephone network or any other network for the purpose of carrying GMRS communications, but these networks can be used for remote control of repeater stations.” § 95.1749 GMRS network connection. Operation of a GMRS station with a telephone connection is prohibited, as in § 95.349. GMRS repeater, base and fixed stations, however, may be connected to the public switched network or other networks for the sole purpose of operation by remote control pursuant to § 95.1745.

Yes

This is a great interview that our friend @OffRoaderX has done with someone whom has been directly involved with a linked repeater network being turned off after FCC interaction. This is a big deal. The FCC is asking for call signs of people who used the network, not just to turn down the network. Repeater owners and users, pay attention. I don't want to see my friends getting in trouble. Thanks for the great work Randy!

It's a set up. Run!

Agreed. Reminds me of my first day in drafting class when the professor said, "Any drawing that can be interpreted in more than one way is wrong." Change "drawing" to "regulation" and here we are.

Collapsed? If one of my friends who worked for an enforcement group called me and gave me a heads up that might keep me out of an enforcement action, I would not argue. I would simply say “Thanks!” And take their advice. An early warning system is nice to have. Why argue with them?

I watched Randy's video last night. What strikes me as odd is that the FCC "agent" gave the repeater "custodian" a heads-up, and then asked for the call signs. I mean, is this an official action, or isn't it? If it's not, then I'm afraid I don't know who has used the repeater. If it is, then we're having an entirely different conversation, and likely through attorneys.

My thinking is more along the lines that something is coming down and they don't want alternate means of communication to be in place. Single repeaters are just that, somewhat localized. The string repeaters cover large areas that are normally covered by more elaborate systems that when down effectively quash communication. Ya, I'm one of those.

I don’t think there is a requirement to get Gmrs. If you don’t want it then don’t get it. It does prove useful in those areas without cell coverage and is fairly easy and cheap insurance.

This! If a person only goes where there’s guaranteed cell service (that’s not overlanding!), and only wants to talk to one person at a time (possibly two) and doesn’t want the convenience of pushing one button, and doesn’t need to monitor others in the party, then cell phones are fine.

Use The Force Kenny.

Thanks Randy

I disagree. Author said he had cell coverage… that’s not ham speak not even sad ham speak. I think they’re a shill for T-Mobile.

The club president was hesitant to reveal the repeater and simulcast system's owner's occupation and employer, but somehow this is related to the owner's relationship to the FCC employee. I will also point out that in his responses, the pres never calls the FCC guy an "agent" There is more to this that is not being told. Thank you Randy

The question has a Sad Ham vibe. Tell me I'm wrong.

Don't get many hurricanes in Indiana, eh? Try that with a week without power and 1/4 the cell towers down.

Because…..love wins.

While I don’t dispute this happened, the issue of asking for call signs is a bridge too far. The owner should not need to produce any such info, but even if they do I doubt anything would come of it. The government always tends to overreach and it’s up to the citizens to push back and keep them in check.

If you don't think you need it then why are you here?

Kinda the feeling I had from the start.

You're stirring the pot is what you're doing. This is a website devoted to those of us who use and find value in GMRS. If you have a specific question about the use of GMRS, GMRS equipment, how-tos, etiquette, that kind of thing, fire away. I think most of us here would recommend GMRS for what you're doing, but since you've already decided it's useless to you, I think we'd be talking to a wall.

Since you plan on over landing I would add that if you wish to communicate with someone outside of the vehicle while they spot your tire placement or backing up, navigating obstacles, if you travel with other people in other vehicles or even a group. Sometimes a radio is better. It depends on your needs.

Okay, and what program are you using to write to the radio? Did you first read the radio, save the original configuration, and then make changes?

I agree.

However, just dropping a link with zero context is not great forum etiquette.

Very nice! One club I'm in will be at their usual spot, a private airport and they run the full 24 hours, beams and dipoles and EFHW's galore, all modes. The other club I'm in does a City Park and they have to set up and tear down both days as the park is closed overnight!. Both pretty good groups, But if I get any time away to visit, it'll be at the airport - better food, and cold adult beverages allowed...

That still doesn't totally add up. If it was just a friendly head's up, what do they need a list of callsigns for? Or the hard "TODAY" deadline? That's less friendly and more potentially scare tactics. It's not like e-mail headers can't be spoofed. I'm still leaning towards 'ol boy wanted a convenient excuse to get the club off of his gear' but who knows. I mean, he knows, but he's not talking much, apparently.

Glad to be registered.

In case anyone missed it, Not A Rubicon has an excellent interview up on YouTube now, with the President of the impacted club in New York State. Things are different than what most of us guessed but it is NOT a hoax. Thanks Randy!

I can understand that, but it really is easy to get a technician license. Then the eight channel limit is a thing of the past.

I don't think the people who write this stuff are very smart... "You cannot directly interconnect a GMRS station with the telephone network or any other network for the purpose of carrying GMRS communications," The common definitions of a network are "a group or system of interconnected people or things." and "interact with others to exchange information" Two people talking on the radio creates a network... two operators talking on a repeater (using 3 radios) is a network. They really need someone with a firm grip on the English language to help them over at the FCC, because they are failing.

I mean.... this is the first one I've seen. And my opinion is the only one that matters. Just ask me; I'll tell you!

Until you do…:-)

Why was this link not posted in the thread about this same product? Licensed for 10 days, registered user at MyGMRS for a week, 11 comments, 10 of them in the same post about this same concept. I understand wanting to get the word out about this new product/concept/whatever, but I kinda feel like creating a Wikipedia page about it and vomiting it here isn't the best tactic.

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FCC writes the regulations.

A link to the draft Wikipedia page appears at the link. It’s for people who want to learn more about an audio aggregator. Everyone else can easily ignore it. But I don’t really see much use for the Audio Aggregatoron a PC as a way to connect a radio to the internet, when a raspberry pi running allstar or Shari does it easier and with a lot more community support.

That still doesn't add up. If it was just a friendly head's up, what do they need a list of callsigns for?

MIne got messed with a house fulla out of towner's, might have an hour or two only to run out to our club site, but otherwise, spare moments to try some 1-D at home...

My club is setting up our emergency coms trailer in a local park for this weekend.

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@HeinousAnos Welcome to GMRS. Love that name "HeinousAnos"

Still going to need a bit more explanation as to what the hell’s going on here.

I had considered getting this very antenna but ended up with another Comet antenna the SBB-5 NMO and I have been very happy with it and while I can’t speak to the CA-2X4SR specifically I wouldn’t hesitate to get another Comet antenna.

I’m kinda confused…. all of this seems like an answer to questions no one here asked. ???

Channel 20, 462.675 MHz, has been designated as a Travel Channel with 141.3 Hz encoding only, as the Travel Tone, with CSQ on receive, for the last couple of decades.