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I hate to admit that my way of thinking about this topic or subject is all wrong. I do realize that the General Mobile Radio Service has an intended purpose for short distance two-way voice communication under 100 miles, I assume. I also understand that the General Mobile Radio Service has no business trying to compete with the Amateur Radio Service. I know it's safe to assume that everyone agrees, GMRS means exactly what it implies. The General Mobile Radio Service is a Service not a hobby! On the other hand, I can figure out why GMRS has become more popular in recent years. I also realize just as in the Amateur Radio community, the majority individuals who got the BUG from CB radio, even though some won't admit to it. However, those individuals decided that they wanted to experience FM or talking on a repeater. Not some much for FM now, since the FCC approved Frequency Modulation on 11-meter Citizen Radio Service in 2021. So, I guess I have nothing to apologize for and nothing to add. However, I will apologize because some folks might comment No Dah! Take Care

I understand what you're asking, but not sure how to answer your question. You can find listings if you do a repeater search. Of course, connecting repeaters is somewhat a grey area, due to the FCC Part 95 Rules and Regulations.

Oh yea, where's my head? T

That depends on when the repeater owner / trustee looks at their e-mail. Sometimes they will respond before you can click to something else.

Since it seems that no one mobile transceiver will cover both HF and UHF it has me wondering what band of Ham unit I would get. It seems to me that long-range HF is the fun stuff of Ham radio. I am having trouble seeing what Ham UHF, has over GMRS. Oviously GMRS has the advantage of talking with my family on outings, emergencies, and just routinely. It seems to have similar range in HTs and mobile units. You're right, you won't see an HF/ UHF only mobile radios. As far as the 70cm / 440 Band, there's really not much of a difference except power output.

What can I say, as nokones said, at one time the FCC did restrict (462.675 ) repeater pair, so that there was a national simplex for Emergencies. However, I'm not too sure if there is a dedicated channel for Emergencies.

Yep. you're absolutely right!

There are quite of number of FRS radios to choose from. If I were looking for FRS radios to communicate with unlicensed friend, I would use what I already have. I have 2 BTECH GMRS PROs, which doesn't necessarily that we couldn't use simplex with the proper power settings.

It's been quite a while, since I had to call the FCC about something. Now as I think about it, I've forgotten the exact reason for that call. However, I do remember it seem like menu after menu to speak with an actual human. It wasn't so much time consuming, although I can imagine certain during the week, you might as put it speaker phone and do something while you wait.

You're right! I did leave out a lot of other aspects of any radio club.

Pay to Play GMRS repeater systems are not actually in violation of FCC rules or regulations, because the repeater trustee or owner isn't making a profiting from the repeater. The club dues collected goes solely for upkeep of the Repeater.

Thank you for help with locating the section the discusses non-removable antennas on GMRS portables. Up till now, I was assuming those radios with non-removable antennas were just under Part 95 B, Now, I did find the section you were referring to in Part 95 E. I 've recently reviewed a few of my previous posts from a few forums, and I wonder why I wasn't black ball from posting anything on any forum. Some of those posts, I know that I strayed off topic or I really didn't read the entire original post. Oh, I won't put myself down, but I must admit when I'm wrong. And about 80% of the time, I'm not making sense, or my mind is on a Coffee Break. I know that I shouldn't apologize, but I do feel as if I've wasted everyone's time with reading something of mine that may not be relevant to the original topic. I 'll do my best to read the entire original post research and reply with an intelligible comment about that particular topic.

I just tried to look the FCC's Rules and Regulations pertaining to GMRS antennas. I only see the requirements for a Base Station or Repeater Antennas. I'm not seeing any requirements for Portable / HT antennas. I may not be looking in the right section in FCC Part 95 E R&Rs I sure I did under if the radio has the ability to digital short text messaging, the antenna must be permanent Maybe I misunderstood the changes to the rules and regulations, but I thought that was a requirement for both Part 95 B and 95 E

I just reviewed the post that I written on May 2nd. Where's my head? The topic is about BTECH GMRS PROs and the little slip, I'll call it that BTECH made. Then again, I don't know. BTECH may not have made an error in regard to having. a removeable antenna. I assume that since BTECH GMRS PRO follows FCC Part 95 E, it can have a removeable antenna, unlike regular 22 channel FRS radios. AAMAF, I look that since I'm not sure.

As far as Ten Codes for a particular type of freight truck, I wouldn't have a clue. Bull Dog Mack = MACK Truck Cabover or Conventional Cabover Pete with a reefer = Cabover Peter Built Track Hauling a Refrigerated Trailer. Jimmy Hauling Hogs = GMC Cabover or Conventional Hauling Pigs or other Livestock. Freight Shaker = Freight Liner Truck Can on Back = Any type of Liquid Manifest Trailer

According to what I see, the FCC has only increased the transmit power on FRS channels 1 through 7. FRS channels 8 through 14 remains at the 1/2-watt level. Of course, some folks gone to tell that I'm wrong. My math skills may not be great, but from what I do remember, the FCC has set the power limit at a 1/2 watt = 500 milliwatts.

Sorry about that Class A, B, C, D, and so on. When I was growing up in Philadelphia, SEPTA aka the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority Regional Rail use to R indication on the various Trains throughout their system. I still some lines as their former indication. Trenton NJ East was R7 Trenton NJ West R3 and so on. Citizen Band Radio Service will always be Class D to me.

I can't really say that I understand the FCC rules and regulations when it comes to linking up GMRS repeaters, because I really do see the benefits of being able to connect systems. Sure, there are Amateur Radio Operators that would say, that's what Amateur Radio Service is there for. Granted, they would have a point and GMRS is really meant for shorter distances less then 100 miles. However, not everyone has the desire or patience take an exam and if they do, their license only covers them, not family members. I have had a ball talking on the GMRS networks, even though technically violates the FCC's Rules and Regulations. I hope the FCC makes changes to allow repeater owners to link up repeaters to allow users to stay in touch with friends and family.

I thought you meant for Train Crews and Dispatcher Comms. I didn't think about the Wayside Detectors or Mile Post Recorders. I forgot the YouTube Channel, but the presenter was doing a small demo on the Whistler Scanner. I'm pretty the presenter was monitoring the Norfolk Southern yard in South Caralina or Georgia, but I'm sure the Train Crews were assembling and disassembling Trains. I don't remember the exact AAR Channel, but I'll take a guess, it was either AAR CH 75 161.235 or AAR CH 91 161.475. Of course, the scanner had everything in one price, un like UNIDEN, where UNIDEN charges for DIGITAL FORMAT KEYS. If you were look up AAR Channels for Class 1 Railroads, the Ritron is replacing the Motorola Train Master or Locomotive Spectra for Locomotive Cab Radios, since Motorola doesn't have a line of compatible radios for IDAS/NXDN Format. Speaking Short lines / Tourist Railroads, I do know that New Hope Ivy land has started to use IDAS/NXDN on AAR CH 91. The NHIRR also has AAR CH 21 assigned to them, so at some time, I'm sure they're have their IDAS/NXND Repeater online at some point. When I do hear NHIRR, they're usually requesting permission to occupy the Warminster Runner to switch Double H Plastics or the Pasta Plants south of Warminster Train Station.

I couldn't view the Rail Scan Files, because I don't have a groups io account. Thank you for sending to me. Of course, I already know the majority of class 1 Freight Railroad Companies are equipped for IDAS / NXDN, though they still operate in analogue mode. While Radio Reference Site, I notice under Florida Railroads Radio channels. I wasn't actually sure whether it was the Florida East Coast or another Short Line that are currently using DMR repeaters on AAR Channels

I myself hope its DMR, but if its IDAS / NXDN. That would be great. I could buy a dual band radio to program in GMRS systems and be able to monitor the AAR Channels for Railfanning. This way I can rag-chew with other GMRS users that may also be into the Railfanning hobby as well. Of course, Amateur Radio Operators do that all the time. Of course, you are not monitoring and talking at the same time, but you can share information about trains that you and your buddy maybe following. It used to be a Railfan tools were times table, a camera and a VHF Scanner or Two-way Radio with Transmit Disabled. Now, it's a IDAS or NXDN Two-way Radio or Scanner and an app for the map display the territory in which you're tracking the Rail Activity, Last but not least, the camera and the snacks soda pop or coffee.

Great line from a Great Movie. Of course, with that line, that just applies anything, whether it has something to do with the FCC Rules and Regulations or not.

Oh ok! Sorry that I assumed the system was somehow around the city. I know now that the repeater system is somewhere coverage between NYC and the counties going towards Niagara Falls. Is that right? I don't care if I'm still wrong, which I'll assume that I still have it wrong. Anyway, I sincerely do appreciate you setting me straight.

We're still talking about the NYC area GMRS Radio Club having shut down their network at the request of the FCC, right? Hey, I really can't say that I fully understand why the FCC requested the shutdown of their network, unless there were some questionable activities. In my personal opinion, I like talking on the GMRS network, even though according to the part 95 E Rules & Regulations, GMRS repeater are prohibited to be connected to commercial Telephone line or Internet. I sure hope the FCC change the Rules and Regulations and permit connection on commercial means.

I started going to Field Day with the Holmesburg Amateur Radlo Club K3FI nearly 20 years ago. Of course, I've several Field Days with Penn Wireless Association W3SK. For a while I haven't felt like doing anything in Amateur Radio. A lot of great friends of mine, both Amateur Radio Operators and non-hams have passed away. I realize I shouldn't allow myself to fall into a depression, but sometimes a break is necessary in order re-spark the interest to a hobby, whether it's in radio or model railroading. 73 to all!