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Maybe. That would depend on difference of the two signal levels being transmitted and being received by the receiving device, dB difference as measured in dBm. If my memory serves me right it only takes 4-6 dBs difference between the two signal levels to capture the other signal. If that is not the case, than nobody was either not hearing you for some reason or didn't feel like responding back.

My guess is if your radios have the PT-T ID feature it is radio wide feature meaning it will transmit on all channels unless the radio has the ability of programming each channel with a different personality. It is typical of CCRs to have either a single personality configuration or no PT-T feature at all.

It may be possible the reason why you don't hear yourself on the other radio and all you are getting is the kerchunk, may be that you are desensing the other radio with the radio you're keying up. One reason why you are not getting a response to your radio check may be that no one is listening and/or no one will make an effort to respond.

Try using thr App version to program those radios. I found the App works really well. Don't forget to turn on the Blutooth link between your cell phone and the radio.

Personally, on the surface of this proposed rule making, I'm not opposed to it if it is technically feasible and will not cause harmful interference to any existing Part 95, Subpart E channel. I am a proponent of narrowbanding for the purpose of frequency efficiency. Wide-Band channel users need to embrace frequency efficiency is more important than audio fidelity. I'm not sure why the Amateur Radio Service hobbists want to encroach in the midst of the only channels that GMRS hobbyists have for their use when the Amateur Radio Service has a gazillion of seldom used frequencies throughout the Country. I'm still trying to wrap my arms around that subject. It appears that the proposal is one-sided and a little greedy, and only addresses the benefits for Amateur Radio Hobbyists. What about allowing the GMRS hobbyists enjoy the same scarce spectrum resource too? I think the proposed rule making should include the possibility of allowing the licensed GMRS hobbists to apply for this proposed GMRS+ license without taking a test, that only proves the Amateur Radio hobbyists have a better memory in remembering the published test question answers than a looked-upon lowly GMRS hobbyists. The GMRS+ license should also grant the GMRS licensed user with the Plus license access to the 2 Meter and 33 & 70 Centimeter bands as a restricted Station Operator without taking any written examination. Wouldn't it be best if we all can share and enjoy the hobby together rather than be segregated?

I tried the second link which did take me to a summary looking like page and I also tried the download link and it just played stupid. I'll try it on a real computer and see what happens.

It won't pop up for me.

Maybe the Texas GMRS Radio Club would be interested in working with you.

Are the off-roaders running with the travel tone (141.3 Hz) on the transmit side or open squelch on Channel 16? Just curious because I'll be out there very soon stirring up the dust.

There are no antenna restrictions other than heights and near airports, per Rule Section 95.1741. You can use all the ERP you want providing the radio transmitter does not exceed the RF output of 50 watts on the main channels for mobiles, base, and repeaters; and 15 watts for fixed stations; and 5 watts ERP on the 462 MHz interstitial channels; and 0.5 watt ERP on the 467 MHz interstitial channels.

Thanks but the aforementioned CPS do not like the 64 bit operating system. I've tried and I get the system error "NT 4.0 or newer is required". It's best to just keep using the XP Operating System for those programs. Other than an occasional programming change for my Astro Saber/ XTS3000 and MTS2000 radios, I don't have a great need for using the XP laptop.

I have to use my XP operating system laptop for my Prolific USB to Serial adapter cable for my Astro Saber/XTS3000, MTS2000, HT750/HT1250/HT1550/CDM series, PM400, and EXP series CPS

My Wouxun KG-1000G+ and KG-UV3X cables work just fine with my Windows 11 Operating System.

The Epic repeaters are one in a same, not two different repeater stations.

Wrap the fuzzy half of a velcro strip around the base to make it a tighter grip or invest in a better product like a RAM mount.

99.23% of the people won't remember where you last reported your location and the remaining .77% won't care. Just report where you currently are or you can be "Less than Truthful" and continue to say "Santa Fe" when you're actually in Oh My Gosh New Mexico. Who would know exactly where you are at that time. Let your conscience be your guide.

Not necessarily. It may mean that the transmitter source may be very nearby and saturating the antenna with a high signal level. If you put an attenuator in-line of a high value, maybe 40-60 dB, you should see a significant difference in the performance and the yagi performing more directional.

No kidding. Seriously? Please note what I wrote. And they (Motorola, the Manufacturer) also have authorized Dealers that sell the high end products, and accessories, and services/repair, for the manufacturing company called "Motorola" and are referred to as an Authorized Motorola Dealer as opposed to a non-dealer that repairs any brand radio but can sell Motorola accessories but not the Motorola radio product. For many decades, an authorized Motorola sales and service business has been referred to as a Motorola Dealer and/or Shop because they represent Motorola, the manufacturing company, and are not owned by Motorola. You might want to try searching in Google or Yahoo "Motorola Dealer" and see what pops up. According to Daniel Webster, the definition/meaning of the term "Dealer" is: "A dealer is a person whose business involves buying and selling things". C'mon, get real and think before acting "Less than Intelligent". Another radio amateur, and I don't mean a HAM radio service or hobbyist.

Try a Laird B4502N 1/2 wave non-ground plane 2.4 dB omni antenna tuned/trimmed for 465.0 MHz. PCTel/Maxrad MUF4502 is another antenna to consider.

Do not buy cheap Chinese crap from Amazon. Buy from a reputable radio dealer such as Motorola

Pursuant to Section 95.1767.(c) the power on the 467 Interstitial freqs are regulated to half a watt ERP.

The question that needs to be answered is not "if" but "when" the radio case is going to be removed to retrieve the broken pin. Your concern should be if the pin works its way down inside the radio and short circuits something and causes a castistrophic and costly repair. Bite the antenna and retrieve the pin now.

One Laird FG4605 Omni 5dB Base antenna for my Repeater, and two Lairds B4502Ns for my two base XTL5000s that are installed in the attic for comm with several repeaters in my area.

A matter of fact, Part 90 Type-Accepted radios are not Type-Accepted for Part 95, GMRS. These days, the FCC will only issue one Type-Acceptance to a radio device and if they are going to allow that radio device to be used in another radio service then there will be a rule in the affected respective radio service rules to allow that device to be used. And, if the FCC is going to prohibit a particular radio device being used in a particular radio service than the respective radio(s) will have a rule stating the fact. Anyways, Part 90 Type-Accepted radios are legal to use on the GMRS allocated channel pairs, pursuant Part 95, Subparts A and E . What modification would anyone need to perform on a Part 90 radio in order to use on a Part 95 channel, and WHY would anyone need to modify such radio? Please note that the Part 95, Subpart E, allocated GMRS channels, have the same emission, accuracy, bandwidth, and stability rule requirements as the Part 90 allocated frequencies and are right smack in the middle of the Part 90 freqs. Do you think that the FCC is going to allow loose requirements for GMRS allocated channels and interfere with the adjacent Part 90 allocated channels when there are no guard spacing between the two radio services? Actually, the Motorola XTL radio series radios are excellent radios for GMRS use and will out last just about any radio. There are several good buys on the XTL series radios especially the XTL2500 models. You obviously don't need a Trunk and Digital flashed radio for GMRS channels and those radios can be had anywhere anywhere from $67-100. You can pick up a control head separately for about the same cost. Then you will need the data cable for about $50-90, control head power cable for about $50 and then a microphone and speaker. You can get the programming software and cable for about $100 Some complete XTL2500 packages can be had for about $300-400 and XTL5000 packages for about $500. The standard channel capacity for the XTL2500 radios is 512 and 1,000 for the XTL5000. These radios are well worth the cost and will last forever. The XTL2500 radio I just acquired has a channel capacity of a tad over 800 channels. Also, the Kenwood TK series radios are good radios for GMRS. I acquired a TK880-1 last summer as a raffle prize that I thought that I would just give it away for free to a new member in one of my radio clubs. After programming the radio, I decided to keep the radio. The physical size of this radio is perfect for one of my cars that can't accommodate a radio installation very well and I wouldn't even think of permanently installing a radio in this car.

Oops, I made another second mistake in life. I misread that info from the Kenwood Installation manual and from the wrong page. That figure was referencing the test equipment required. I hate googling from a smart phone. My KPG shows the same info for the band splits.