Adamdaj

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 !

Comparing services in UHF HAM vs GMRS. Both services have their pros and cons, but each service gets the same job done. True an Amateur Radio Licenses only authorizes the person who passed his or her exam and GMRS licenses authorizes the entire Family. A CB would do just about the same as GMRS on simplex and even about the same with the audio quality, now that FM is legal on 11m Band. In a real SHTF, the majority of GMRS repeaters, like Ham repeaters will be down or in service for BUCC, with the Local ARES or CERT groups. So, using any repeater, whether Amateur or GMRS will be like trying use a Landline or Cellular.

If I were looking for a good GMRS mobile, I would look at the used or new old stock commercial radios, such as Motorola CDM 1250 or Kenwood TK-series. These radios may not be typed accepted for GMRS, but they can easily be modified for GMRS. Don't get me wrong, BTECH WOUXUN and MIDLAND have good radios, but ICOM KENWOOD MOTOROLA and VERTEX also make excellent uhf mobile radios for GMRS and other bands. Who really cares if the Radio is Part 90 or Part 95 E? As long the radio properly tuned for the GMRS, the FCC wouldn't object individuals using old Part 90 Radios.

I'm not sure where the NW Georgia Repeater area, but I would keep asking around. I'm not too sure about certain GMRS repeaters my general vicinity, I know I have permission to use them, but only one I am not sure if I can get on the National Net.

There was a YouTube Video where 2 individuals were using an FRS channel in DMR format. Of course, I have to admit that sometimes I test DMR Radio using an FRS channel. I forget the manufactures, but there is DMR FRS radio out there.

This Topic of using FCC part 90 equipment on 95 A service seems like a never-ending saga. I'm guilty of using Motorola Maxtacs and HT 1000s on GMRS prior to the recent update in 2017 taking GMRS from Part 95A to Part 95 E. Of course, someone who just get their GMRS License will tell me the GMRS was never Part 95 A. I know I probably right about that. I mean someone disagreeing from about GMRS use to be Part 95A. I wonder why the FCC changed it from Part A to E. FRS is still found in Part 95 B... I apologize in advance for rambling on nonsense, but those same folks, sound like hall monitors. I mean when it comes to using used or new old stock radio that are part 90 certified for GMRS.

Hope you and your family make use of your GMRS license, because you'll want to get accustomed to using radios, especially when cellular service and land lines are down. Not Just during crisis, because even normal conditions, a Cellular Phone will not work due to lack of towers. On High Power Channel on simplex you can expect a range from 3 miles to 5 miles on an HT and about 8 to 10 miles even more on Mobiles. That's depending on your surroundings and the antenna being used. Take Care! Don't stop asking questions, because that add tools to your Comm Plan.

Oh heck No! Man, the FCC dropped the Ball when they decided to end individual licenses for Class D CB radio. Of course, I don't exactly reason for dropping the individual licenses. Than again, by the late 80s through 90s, there have been too many individuals who took advantage and made their own R&Rs. Man, No wonder why Amateur Radio Operators want distance themselves from !1m dwellers. I hope the FCC keeps FRS GMRS and MURS out communications H+ll, because it's the only social media network that doesn't require internet interface connection when everything goes down, and it will go down.

I've had experience using GMRS Long Before I was even licensed for both. Back in 1993 or 94 the Philadelphia Operation Town Watch groups were migrating from 11m to GMRS. Our group TACONY had two board members that were licensed. According to the Rules & Regulations, every member should have applied for their License, since it was group and not family. As far as GMRS Part 95 Type Accepted Radios, they really weren't any. The City of Philadelphia issued some radios to each group, but those radios weren't Typed Accepted. By 1998 & 99 we went GMRS to LMR system, because licensing term were longer and the radios were already typed accepted for Business Band.

Got a point there! Most PSEs I've been on insisted everyone's HT had his or VOX disabled. Then again, I would try to keep all background noise to a low volume.

Technically, according to FCC Rules & Regulations regarding two-way radio service in general, it's forbidden for anyone regardless of Radio Service to Rebroadcast Commercial TV or Radio programs. Sometimes you have those mishaps when you for to lower the volume on your TV or your general broadcast radio, those are often overlooked. Even Rebroadcasting for another two-way radio service is forbidden by FCC R&Rs. I don't like someone's gone to say to post, No Doh! I know the Majority of us are well aware we can and can't do or shouldn't do on any Radio Service.