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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!

Once a in a while I'll monitor channel 03 and channel 04. I'm really not sure who uses channel 03, but listening to it can be interesting. Same thing on channel 04, it sounds like Patient First or a Retail Furniture Chain. I hope it's not Patient First, because that's walking a fine line with trying follow protocol for HIPA. Although, I haven't heard sensitive traffic being past. So, I assume it's Ashley's Furniture or some other retail establishment. Channel 03 maybe the Warminster YMCA or as Barney Rubble would YCMA Young Cave Men Association. I figure the YMCA use that frequency as intercom for power outages and emergency Lifeline for Lifeguards

I still standby what I have posted in December of 2023 about the use of uncertified radios and repeaters in the GMRS spectrum. With that note, I did notice that I still refer to the General Mobile Radio Service as Class A Citizen Band Radio, which in recent years, the FCC has reclassified GMRS. I'm not too sure if I can refer GMRS as Class E Citizen Band Radio.

Yep, I knew that!

Can the FCC come after someone who isn't licensed? Heck Yea! Of course, this requires FOX hunting, but it can be done if necessary. I won't say that it has been done before. However, I'm sure the FCC will go after unlicensed individuals if necessary.

There are too many radio manufacturers out there, trying to compete with each other. Knowing someone's pulling a fast one on the consumer. Those Bubble Pack Radios have to the biggest scam, claim 35 miles or more, when the majority of those BPRs are only simplex about not even 5 watts. I like Motorola Kenwood and Vertex. Of course, non them of them ventured into Part 95E Typed Acceptance for GMRS repeater capable mobiles & portables. I know that Motorola had some GMRS consumer grade radios, but they never had a mobile.

I'm sorry that I unable to answer this question without fear of being wrong. I know since GMRS has become more popular as CB radio once was. Connection simplex nodes via internet is somewhat frond upon but is becoming common practice.

Sometimes I confuse myself with my post on certain topics, but really try to sound intelligent. I guess you can say I either think fast then I can write, or you certainly tell that I didn't really read the topic.

I won't say that I use to be one of those individuals that didn't care what Radio I used, just as long as it works. To some extent, I still believe that, even though there will always be controversy using part 90 radios in part 95 Domain. Even, modifying part 97 radios is constantly brought up in discussions among Amateur Radio Licensees and GMRS Licensees. The late Russ Stafford W3CH-SK, he would preach to other HAMS about what not to do and yet, Russ himself did exactly what he advised others not to do. Russ Stafford along his wife for many years organized the communications for the MS 150 City to Shore. Russ would also claim that the use of Ten Codes was a violation of FCC Rules and Regulations, which isn't.

With most non-bubble pack radios, I did not really think too much about the FCC's R&Rs in regards to the non-remove able antenna claws. However, I do think that the FCC could change that rule, providing the power restrictions stay in place. Then again, I can't say that I don't know why FCC placed that restriction on FRS/GMRS bubble pack radios and a few single radios, because obvious the FCC doesn't want the average user to experiment and hook up to UHF FM amplifiers, Especially on FRS channels 08 through 14. With the advancing technologies, I'm sure manufactures, such as ALINCO, BTECH KENWOOD, MIDLAND and other radio manufactures could apply for certification to include the full 22 simplex channels and keep channels 08 through 14 into mobile radios while keeping the current output of 1/2 watt.