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I still program the receive channel tones and codes on the channels with downlink tones and codes for the just in cases. However, 99% of the time I run with the PL Defeat or Monitor feature enabled so I can monitor the channel and I disable the feature only when there is constant channel noise from RFI or EMI sources such as LED Street Lights. The street lights on my street are VHF Highband (151 MHz) LEDs and the Street Lights near where I jump on the Freeway are GMRS Channel 22 Street Lights and it takes me to drive a half mile or so before the noise goes away.

That's true and will work in most cases. However, that feature will also enable and prevent you from using the channel on any signal including a distant signal that just barely breaks squelch.

"Some People" have CTCSS/DPL enabled on their receive channel that will prevent you to hear the other traffic thus, you will interfere with that traffic. It is the responsibility of all users to not interfere with other traffic and they should monitor to see if the channel is clear before proceeding. Most cheap Pandaland radios have a monitor button to use to see if the channel is clear, but that usually just momentary disables the receiver decoder and blows squelch noise. In order to properly monitor to see if the channel is clear you have to keep the button depressed for a few seconds and put up with the squelch noise. Real radios, like Kenwood, GE/Tyco/Ericsson/Harris, and Motorola, has a feature called PL Defeat or just Monitor, that will disable the receiver decoder, temporarily with a programmable switch or button, without putting up with the radio blowing squelch to allow you to see if channel is clear.

Hey, no worries. It is all good discussion for everyone and if anyone has any heartburn over it, they can always hit the backarrow or "X" out and go sign-on to Radio Reference.

The KPG-60D is for the 32-Bit computers and the KPG-49D is for the 64-Bit computers. The KPG-46P cable is for the Prolific driver and the KPG-46 cable has the FTDI chip in the cable for that driver.

Yes, the club has a Part 90 License and not only encryption, but linking and networking repeater stations, and a coordinated frequency(ies). A lot less restrictions than GMRS.

Ok, thanks, but the club will not be doing DMR on any Ham freqs. and the DMR system will be a closed system to club members only. Also, I am not an Amateur Radio Service operator so I won't be on any Ham freqs anytime soon even if the future deregulation of the FCC Rules, particularly the Part 97 rules in regards to licensing requirements, takes place.

Programming a DMR radio is not simple and I'm sure most people will not want to mess with it. P25 is so much simpler than DMR. However, my radio club will have a few codeplug templates available for the club's approved radios to help the members to get on the air.

I can only take one person. I removed the rear seat so I can have my refrigerator and carry my recovery gear, and of course, install/bolt down the VHF and UHF XTL5000 remote radios on the floor. The attached picture is without the recovery gear. The next time I load up my recovery gear, I'll snap a picture and post it.

My radio club in the near future will be implementing a DMR repeater system in the near future with a repeater located on high elevated remote radio site. The long-term goal is having linked repeaters throughout the State for Statewide radio coverage. Since, I am essentially don't have any spare room in my 23 Wrangler Rubi 2 Dr. I elected to go overhead with the installation of a Motorola XPR5550e dashmount radio. This makes the fourth radio I have installed in my jeep. I was hoping the Club would have gone the P25 route, but they decided to go DMR.

If my memory serves me right from my analog conventional simulcast system days, (and that was eons ago), it takes a difference between the two signals levels of 6 dB or greater for full capture. Anything less than that you will get the warbles and wah wahs.

If my memory serves me right, you can change the message in the CPS.

Ok, the rule is the K.I.S.S. concept is no longer the way it should be done.

The answers to all the OPs concerns and questions, are addressed in Code of Federal Regulations, Title 47, Chaper 1, Sub Chapter D, Part 95, and Subparts A, B, and E.

I would like Mr. Queen's take on this, do we now call channels "Frequency Storage Location Radio Positions" or just "Channel" positions?

Where is this repeater in California?

In the near future, people, at least "some", if not "most" people, will be applying for their Amateur Radio Service Technician License without the requirement of taking the ridiculous Technician Examination Test. If that comes to fruition, I more than likely won't care to have a HAM license. I just don't see the need. Although, it may help to make that hobby populate with a lot more "happy HAMs"

What is the 20 of this 98?

I can program it for you providing the freqs are conventional and are not for public safety. All freqs will be programmed with the appropriate emissions and power levels in accordance with the FCC Rules and regs. You just pay for the shipping both ways.

It is my personal opinion, anyone, especially someone that is unknown and pops up with no previous history on this forum, and there first posting is an "Oh Whoa/poor Me" request for money by using the GoScamMe page is suspect and just doesn't smell right. Donaters be aware!

Yah, I'll standby too!

Or whack off the UHF Male and replace it with an Amphenol Male N Connector. N Connectors are actually easy to install.

You should checkout Klein Electronics. I'm not sure if the pinouts are correct.

2-3 watts is nothing to worry about. How did you check your RF power output? With a meter in-line with an Antenna connected or a Power Terminator connected? If you're using a Power Terminator make sure it measures out at 50 ohms for an accurate reading. Having an antenna connected is not the most accurate method because of the reflected power.

If that does happen, you won't have to worry about any skip and hearing Bubba broadcasting from Oh My Gosh Kentucky unless they allow linking again.