Adamdaj

Midland is a good manufacture of two-way radios and follows the FCC rules and regulations to the letter. So, I couldn't imagine why an FCC Part 95 E equipment is unable to be programmed to it's authorized use. I contact Midland to find what the reason is that the bandwidth can't be change.

Just as Skunkworks, I also don't know anything about using the app on IOS. I have an Android, which I assume the app is similar to use with a few functions that either Android or the IPHONE doesn't have. I forget which OS, but all the important features are there. I'm still wait BTECH to update the firmware to include Digitals modes for receiving frequencies, such as DMR and IDAS/NXDN, because then I have a radio to monitor railroads when they switch over. BTW, I recently purchased the BTECH BS-22 Bluetooth speaker/mic. It does have good audio in my opinion.

I just remembering when I used to go out patrol with Tacony Town Watch. We tried not utilizing the Ten Codes, since the PPD didn't use them. However, we did use a few, but we cut it down. Town Watch Ten Codes 10-4 Yes or Copy 10-7 Out of Service 10-8 In Service 10-20 Location 10-33 Emergency 10-100 Break 10 to 15 minutes 10-Double 100 END OF TOUR Philadelphia Police Department & Town Watch Codes 5292 - Request For ME Deceased Person FLASH - Information about Suspect or Suspects Local - Fire Activity Fire Department Requested NAT - Necessary Action Taken RTF - Report to Follow

As SShannon said, your FRN doesn't expire. Just open the browser and go to FCC ULS to apply for new license. It's a shame the FCC probably won't reinstate your original Call, but you'll be good this time for 10 years as Amateur Radio Licenses. Don't forget update any changes.

A good Commercial to use for GMRS. I use my Connet Systems CS-800 and 800D. I realize they aren't Typed Accepted, but they do the job when needed. I rather have a CDM series or Maxtrac, but finding an older DOS PC is hard to come by.

Re-Examine what you have posted. I assume forum was on providing communications during SHTF when commercial landline and cellular are not available. Sure, providing phone patches for people is fine and dandy, but during a Real SHTF situation, it's a guarantee that commercial landlines and cellular systems won't be functioning. So, having a patch from an Amateur Radio to a phone is useless.

Where does it say in the FCC's Part 95 (A) (B) or (E) grants people the right to use amplifiers? Even Part 95 (D) CB radio amplifiers are prohibited. However, I guess if you bought one of those 10-watt Repeaters. You could amplifier if you don't exceed the 50-watt limit.

Carrie aka Frog: Would a cop, taking a leak on the side of the road interest you? Bandit: Yes, it would! He's taking a 10-100. Carrie aka Frog: At least, it's better than 10-200.

I have a problem, I have a hand full of GMRS repeaters, but only one of them I be leave is VoiP, but I can't really confirm that. I should be able to hit the repeater from where I live in Warminster Twp, since Richboro is only less 3 miles from Warminster. However, I'm unable that repeater, at least not with a Handheld. I know if had my mobile hooked to antenna, I would no trouble at all. Strange, there are several other 575 machines around the area that I have great line of site with, but I don't really know who the Control Ops are. Most of the repeaters I do have permission to use don't have VoiP connections.

The Daj at the end of my name comes from my Mother's maiden name, Dajnowski.

The main part of good communication isn't whether you're Hi power or Low power. I has to with Antenna system. You could have the best performing radio, but if you don't have proper antenna, all you're doing is cooking your radio. A 4watt HT can do just as a 5watt Mobile on simplex. The most important thing for Handheld is holding Radio straight, even on repeaters. Now You said something about using multiple repeaters, I guess you could use repeaters, but the sounds more like roaming feature, which used P-25 systems and DMR. I won't say that you won't find that on analogue conventional, but I don't of any on GMRS or Analogue Amateur Repeaters. But yes, if have permission or all the repeaters around you are open, then yes it's possible to use multi repeaters.

I don't mind Roger Beeps, but those call-tones can be annoying at times.

This post maybe long overdue but according to a good rule of thumb, when using phonetics. Initially, it best practice to say each letter individually as stated on the FCC Data Base, can't really say on the paper license received in the mail, since the FCC has stopped sending actual license documents. The reason for phonetics is to confirms one's call-sign when you or the person you're specking to didn't hear your call or you didn't hear their call. This is more common on Amateur Radio Bands, because a lot of newcomers haven't really listened to Amateur Radio or GMRS before the got licensed. For FM simplex and HF, you gone to want use phonetic, after all, you're not going through a repeater and that line of site is always in your favor. Heck, I know at one Amateur Radio Operator who was new, that he ided every time before unkey. I'm guilty of this as many others, when signing off or 10-7. The last thing you say, should only be your Call-Sign. Not This WQAI363 going 10-7! I'm 10-7 WQAI363

I understand what that one person was saying, but linking GMRS repeaters for those who aren't licensed Amateur Radio Operators would be great, especially for those have no interest in getting into Amateur Radio. I'm not trying to discourage individuals from getting into Amateur Radio, but if just using voice or texting now, GMRS is perfect service. Sure, Amateur Radio has more to offer than GMRS, but not every want spend time studying for a test just a license to press that PTT.

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.