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I saw it said they would be in effect in 2019? 
 
Edit: Just saw it said "FCC rule changes effective September 28, 2017." on the Wiki, thanks. Now to not make a fool out of myself again

Just a heads up... AFAIK, 462.600 is now shared with FRS, which means they don't necessarily have a call sign. http://wiki.radioreference.com/index.php/FRS/GMRS_combined_channel_chart

They didn't stay on too long, but it was obvious that they were not licensed or understood radio etiquette. I set my Midland MXT400 to "scan" so it covers all the channels, that's how I ended up finding them. Really liking this 400.

I am confused about your reply. My initial reply was about:
 



Since he posted "on 600 simplex the other day" that would mean this was after the rule change went into effect. It seems to me that they were already using an FRS frequency.

Certainly is, bring more people to the hobby.
 
 
I had some on 600 simplex the other day, no callsigns given, sounded like they were playing "Cops and Robbers" around the neighborhood, I didn't even bother going to talk around since I've never heard anyone actually use any other tone (sub channel as they know it lol) besides 67 hertz. I got on and said "WQXR714, what is your callsign?" it was silent for a minute and they said "WHO?" I replied "W,Q,X,R,7,1,4, you are required to have a GMRS license to operate on this channel, if you do not have a GMRS license I strongly suggest moving to one of the FRS channels, which would be 1-14." they were quiet......
 
I remember one time I was talking to someone and the dad actually got on, I explained to him the rule about licensing, I don't remember what happened after that but I think they moved to FRS. That was a fun one. 

Thank you! I was like, so confused. I'd like a bit more than 5 watts on 220, I'll look at some other options.

The It’s because we have super secret thoughts and ideas here......and we had to put them away before new people found out!

The PA doesn't work on that frequency, so they just pass the exciter output to the antenna port.

Actually since the FCC is issuing call signs in strict alpha/numeric sequence still, "triple-seven" would not be out of possibility... 
...numbers run from 100 to 999.
 
Just to think that there are now potentially 899 folks with the WQWU prefixes is a lot of tongue-twisters out there!

Any time, my friend.

I haven't had it happen yet, cleared the cache like you suggested, thanks. 

I never have that happen but, then again, have never entered a repeater in the database. Perhaps, clear your browser's cache, exit the browser, and then restart the browser.

The FCC’s Consumer Complaints page for reporting interference recently added a category for reporting interference to GMRS stations.  Previously, there was no way to report issues specific to GMRS, but there was for Broadcast, Amateur, etc.
 
This is a small but important development and may help combat the FCC’s recurring claim that “…we have received no reports of interference...”.   This statement has been common in most all Part 95 and GMRS rule-making proceedings over the last few decades to help justify further encroachment of FRS and support other policies that licensed GMRS licensees generally opposed.   We are not suggesting the Commission lied about the lack of complaints – they had not provided a way to report, categorize and centrally store them!     
 
The Northern California GMRS Users Group (NCGUG) encourages repeater owners and users to report recurring interference problems, such as unlicensed operation on repeater uplink channels, intentional jamming and abuse, and of course interference from FRS (co- or adjacent-channel).
We have been reporting recurring interference from maritime operations on our repeater uplinks for some time.
 
While the FCC rarely responds to such complaints, this may go a long way to eventually reducing the rising tide of interference sources that we all have to deal with.  
 
Brief instructions on how to use this site follow.
 
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https://consumercomplaints.fcc.gov/hc/en-us
 
Create an account (different from your ULS account)
 
File a complaint
 
Radio
 
Fill in Subject and Description
 
Radio Issues: INTERFERENCE
 
Radio Interference Sub Issue: TO LICENSED TWO_WAY RADIO SERVICES (LAND MOBILE, AVIATION, MARINE)
 
Your Radio Method: PERSONAL RADIO SERVICES (CB, FRS, GMRS)
 
Fill-in the remaining fields marked with “*”.
 
The site provides a selection of “To Unlicensed Service (CB, FRS GMRS)” under Radio Interference Sub Issue.  This incorrectly refers the GMRS as an unlicensed service, which it is not.  While we have requested a correction, we recommend using the “Licensed….” selection noted above instead.
 
Greg 
 

Most people that I talk to about radio have a basic.........................
understanding of CB radio, the "truckers" they say. And of course I know a CB'er right off the bat.
 
But when I say "I operate GMRS as well".............(insert the sound of crickets here).............I usually get "whats GMRS?)............even the people that use bubble pack radios on FRS/GMRS most don't know the difference...............just a walkie talkie. Heard some "kids" yesterday down on ch3.............buuuut, as soon as I say I'm also a prepper, folks sort of put it together what GMRS is.
 
Its a good opportunity to explain it to them.

I appreciate all the replies, had a good laugh on your response William!     
 
There are 2 guys I regularly talk to on ham and their callsigns are W5LOB, but he says it like W5LLB really fast so you can't even catch the call, and then N5WYT, but he says is like "N five double y t" lol. I'll record it today on my way home and see if I can catch both of em on at once then upload it to show y'all what I mean. 
 
Yeah it'd be nice to have vanities.. I just wonder how that would work out, I guess you have W and then 3 letters and 3 numbers, gosh that'd be a lot...WQXR714 turns into WDCR183 haha, that would be pretty sweet..
 
Edit: Now that I think about it, it'd be cool (prolly not legal) to have a GMRS callsign like WQXR777  or any 3 letter combination and just say "W Q X R triple 7" DPD does that all the time for their element numbers, "Charlie triple 3" *squawk*

Being realistic, there is minimal possibility of causing harmful interference and obviously the FCC won't be sending jack booted thugs thru the door the second you key up.  But considering this is a GMRS forum, nobody here will help you use any radios in any illegal fashion, on GMRS or any other band.  The bottom line is that there is no scenario where you can use those Retevis RT5 (re-branded Baofeng UV-5) radios on the GMRS band (with or without a license) and be in full FCC compliance, as the radios lack the proper FCC type certification. 

Same here, as I'm into high end custom CB (30+ years) and now GMRS........

I wish the FCC would allow vanity calls for GMRS.
 
 
Edit: I just realized that I'm doing a lot of wishing in this thread.

I'd agree with Hans - I'm a radio communications enthusiast.  Being a GMRS operator is just one part of that.  My main interest as a radio enthusiast is applications in off-roading, camping, outdoor recreation, etc.  Many people here in AZ can relate or at least see the benefits of having a two way radio, as there is extensive forest and desert area where cell phone coverage is sparse or non-existent.

I like that viewpoint. I also like your call sign, as it simply rolls off the tongue... 
...unlike mine that's decidedly a tongue-twister! WQWU626
 
Folks are all the time asking me how I got a call sign with only three letters, 'cause all they hear is "WQW626. The last "U" is elided into the preceding "W" unless I enunciate the letters s l o w l y.

Having an alternate means of longer range communications in times of duress or when commercial communications have failed for whatever reason.

Make sure you've got the duplexer connected properly (LOW to transmit, HIGH to receive) and you don't have a cable or connector issue on the jumpers. To me, that's your likely problem from what you're describing.

Similar here... Radio communications enthusiast.
 
(I just wish there were some VHF and HF "channels" included in the service. )

In my case, as a Chaplain Responder, "Relying on communications equipment for family safety, as well as coordination with other GMRS licensed Chaplains in post-natural disaster situations when phone service is interrupted for days or weeks."

UHF and Radio Enthusiast is my standard answer.