WQAI363

You got me lost; I know you're the licensee, right? I realize as a licensee, you're responsible for IDing your station. Your family members are able to use the radio. The same rules apply, even though your name is attached to the license. For example, your call sign WXYZ123, your family members would Identify with your call-sign and maybe add WXYZ123-A -1. Depending on how you and your family members want to set up communication procedures.

I own two BTECH GMRS PROs and I think I made a good investment. BTECH may not be as good as Icom, Kenwood, Motorola or Vertex Standard, but BTECH has quite a number of good radios out there both Amateur Radio and GMRS. The one feature I wish BTECH had done would add digital receive capability to monitor conventional DMR and NXDN systems. To not only use for FRS/GMRS communications, but to be able to program Railroad channels would be wonderful. Especially, when class one Railroads switch over to IDAS/NXDN.

I guess you consider GMRS as a hobby, but there are some folks that don't really consider GMRS or CBRS as hobbies, not like the Amateur Radio Service. Of course, everyone has their own opinion, when Radio Communication Services for non-commercial or public safety use. A few HAMs might wonder anyone would get into CB or GMRS. I say, choose what comfortable and go from there. Some folks may just want to rag chew with Family and Friends. Then again, others enjoy talking Cross Country DX or Overseas DX. Each service offers something. Welcome to Wonderful World of Radio Communication!

Yep, I figured when you were referring GP9 as a Dual Band Antenna. I have Dimond X50 on top of my garage and it does fine on GMRS, but I wouldn't trust the SWR on VHF outside of the 2-meter band. Of course, besides the 5 license channels on MURS, I wouldn't have a reason to transmit on it. Have a Great Day !

When I think of GP9, I'm thinking of General Motors EMD GP9 4 axile locomotive, I'm not thinking about radios. Of course, if Amateur Radio Clubs had Field Day trackside, a locomotive could power several stations without a problem. Of course, you want to stay away from overhead catenary, especially when setting up antennas.

Thank you!

I have to admit that I was wrong about antenna requirements for GMRS. According to my knowledge, the BTECH GMRS PRO was supposed to have a permanent antenna, due its data capability. Maybe I'm still wrong and should get out the Hobby Amateur Radio and GMRS if I seem to be wrong all the time. 73 to All! Adam K3JCP / WQAI363

Yep, I tend to agree with Sshannon on the power limit on Handhelds. There are few GMRS FCC Part 95 E portable that have been tested and put out 6 to 8 watts, but I don't remember the manufacture. I know that it's not Motorola or Midland. It was one of cheap Chinese radios. Some of those radios have good reviews, but overall nothing beats the Big guys, Icom, Kenwood or Motorola.

I guess there are some rules and regulations within FCC Part 95E that can be confusing. On the other using a 5-watt HT could be connected to an amp, providing you're only using channels 15 through 30 and not exceeding 50 watts. Channels 01 through 07 may not exceed 5-watts. Of course, most handhelds that has the full 30 channels, won't be so easy to use, because channel 08 through 14 is restricted to a half watt and must have permanent antenna.

According to my knowledge, the FCC gives individuals an option, to use Physical Address or a POB. As far as other people seeing Names. That one, is over my pay grade.

I really enjoy both of my BTECH GMRS PROs, but I wish BTECH would have included the ability to monitor digital systems. I realize the primary use for FRS / GMRS simplex and repeaters. However, I do enjoy the ability to monitor Railroads and Walmart associates, but sooner or the Class 1 RRs will be switching over to IDAS/NXDN and unless I want to keep monitoring Railroads, I'll have to carry to different radios again.

Assuming that you know for sure that there's no GMRS repeaters in your general vicinity. Yeh, I would put one up, even if you discover there, are repeaters in the vicinity that you weren't aware of before. I would still put up a GMRS repeater, because you may want to help out community while keeping the lines of communications up when others are down. One of a few differences between Amateur Radio and GMRS. To put Amateur Radio Repeater, requires frequency coordination and since GMRS has only 8 repeater pairs, choose a pair and play ball.

Yep, I got it. I just put that particular question on the table, because I read my owner's manual, I was curious to know why the manufacture emphasize Don't use Two Way Radios on scooters when I haven't had any issues. Doesn't really say anything about the use of cellular phones, even with a Bluetooth hands free device. I'm glad to hear that you haven't experience any issues with your wife's mobility scooter. I can only what MTD is printing in their for Electric Lawn Tractors and industrial mowers. Thank you Mr. Shannon

Maybe I have already answered my question. Although I haven't any issues so far, I just wanted to see if anyone else had issues with using a 2-way radio or Cell Phone while operating a Mobility Scooter. I guess manufactures don't really do too much on the test stage when it comes to Activities or Tasks that user of the scooter is doing. My only experience as far as RFI while operating scooter is, a few retail stores RF anti-theft alarm. Well I hope I didn't waste anyone's time with an odd question.

Thank you for giving me an answer! I was just trying figure out you typical Power Wheelchair or Mobility Scooter would issues with the use of Two-Way Radios. The majority of Airports or Railroad Terminals use Terminal Carts, which are Electric Vehicles. Of course, the operator uses their 2-way radio. However, I'm not sure if I have facts right when it comes to a two-way radio while moving. Does it effect, all electric vehicles or only wheelchairs and mobility scooters?? Like I said in my question, I know that don't have any issues with talking and moving at the same time. I wouldn't use an old AM CB, because AM would definitely pick up motor RF and add hum. If I'm rambling on, please shut me up. I apologize for sounding like why I asked this question in the first place. I

Specking from someone who uses a Mobility Scooter and has a bit of knowledge of RF and RFI, but I tend to ask how my experience is different than the manufactures. I been using Hand Held Transceivers while driving my scooter for years without RFI to the motors. Of course, Manufactures warn owners don't 2 - way radios, because the RF from the radio can effect. Individuals use their Cell Phones while driving, Of course, they're not driving on streets and interstates like regular vehicles. then while crossing heavy traffic streets, I guess no one should holding anything, but the Tiller. I never had any issues that caused malfunction to the motors on any scooter that I drove.

I just reviewed my reply and sounds like I've been either have been drinking or my mind was on a coffee break. Of course, questions such as this one is asked once in a while. As for the question posted by gscanter 15 Feb of 2023. What I meant to say, according to the FCC's Rules and Regulations. The short answer would be a Big No, because the FCC intended for MURS to be used for multipurpose, either for commercial use or non-commercial use. According to the FCC's Part 95 J, it is forbidding to crossband MURS with GMRS simplex or repeater. However, there have been individuals who have set up temporary crossband simplex systems using MURS and GMRS channels, which still violates Rules & Regulations.

A while back I posted something about a Shortline Tourist Railroad utilizing FRS for communications. Of course, I assume that the office staff concession staff use it, not the Train Crews. Although Shortline RR operate differently than Class One Railroads. I notice the Turtle Creek RR in Pennsylvania listed 462.5625 w / PL 67.0. For the majority of those with less knowledge of FCC Rules & Regulations, I'll bet they have interference with just anyone who use that same channel to talk to their family members on board train or around the railroad property. Happy New Year !

There's post on just about everything that FRS Radios can be used for, but I haven't read about FRS Radios in the world model railroading. Some years ago, my friend took up to the NYMES and I noticed the club members were communicating using FRS. I wish I had scanner to pick up the comms, I imagine they were operating prototypically, because many model railroading clubs try to operate realistically as possible. Right down to using NORAC RULES and FRA RULES. There has to some members on this forum who not only into GMRS, but as model railroading enthusiasts. I just see my Jim and I if FRS was available back in the late 80's early 90's, we would have a ball. Because as a Rail Fan, the overhead catenary was murder on AM CB. We attempted using 49mhz, but the transmitting power and too obstacles to block the line of site.

Hope everyone enjoyed their Holidays. whether it's Christmas or Hanukkah. I sure hope everyone had plenty of time to reconnect with Family and Friends. Knowing with the FRS/GMRS radios, I noticed they're becoming popular with model railroad clubs. Of course, I rather use MURS for model railroad, since the prototype operates in the VHF spectrum. Well Happy Holidays Again!

I shouldn't have said who cares whether the radio is typed accepted or not. To me, it just seems odd when older commercial part 90 radios can't be repurposed for GMRS. Amateur Radio Operators snatch up those radios like toilet paper at HAM FESTS. Then again, those recently new FCC Part 95 E. Rados are easier to program on the fly. With Kenwood or Motorola, programming software and cables aren't easy to obtain, unless you know where to go. Happy Holidays to All !

My True Opinion on the BTECH GMRS PRO. What can I say, the GMRS PRO? This Radio has its pros and cons just as all radios. Yes, I do sincerely believe the GMRS PRO is an excellent tool that is useful for any application The ability to monitor other radio services is a plus, especially when there's a Public Service Events or a Disaster Relief Operations. Let's face it, in a SHTF, you going to want to know if your message is being relayed, because not everyone has an Amateur Radio License. You going to want to monitor Amateur Repeaters to receive information even when you don't need to relay a message. You can receive the message intended for you before the operation who you communicate can relayed the message to you. As far as for Railroad enthusiast, it great now since the majority of Class 1 Railroads haven't switched over to IDAS/NXDN yet. There may be Railroad enthusiast GMRS clubs out there that take advantage of repeaters and simplex channels to talk while watching rail action for different locations. Of course, the same thing on the Amateur Radio Frequencies. I guess have a radio to monitor and keep taps on trains with fellow railfans makes GMRS or Ham a Great Hobby. If BTECH came with a GMRS PRO Plus Digital Receive for NXDN and DMR, I would purchase one.

I know you could care less about how long someone has been licensed. I probable sound like more like confused HAM instead of just a Sad Ham. My new year's resolution for 2024 should be to research topics before for forming an intelligent opinion. Hope you keep making good videos for YouTube, because in a way you remind me of what uncle Ray use to say. Don't give me S**T, just show it. Happy Holidays

That makes sense now! Happy Holidays

That question of yours about channel 8 through 14 makes sense. I read the FCC Part 95 subpart A, B, & E and I still don't see the reason for half watt on channels 8 to 14. I had both my Amateur and GMRS for 20 years. I know many other licensees would say I wonder how Adam was able pass an exam and still come with comments that don't makes sense. I apologize for sounding uneducated, but I able to leave my cents. Happy Holidays to All !