Adamdaj

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.

Sorry it took so long to get back to this topic. You're absolutely right! Or It kind of makes me irritated when certain individuals tell you, you can't use 10-codes on Amateur Radio, because it sounds like CB. Then again you can't Q-codes on CB or GMRS. Hey, as long as you are in the confines of the FCC Rules and Regulations. Who Care? I understand why Amateur Radio Operators do not want to hear, That's a Big 10-4 good buddy! That Hollywood motion picture such. If someone says 10-4, let it be. Not 10-4 Good buddy

I have been monitoring the (462.575) LEARN System for a while now. Listening to Mr. Ed Unit 822 sounds like he's impersonating a Law Enforcement Officer, which unfortunately, he's retired Law Enforcement Officer. So, I couldn't even I wanted to turn Mr. Ed in for impersonation of a Law Enforcement Officer. Anyway, something about Mr. Ed don't seem right to me. I may have never met Mr. Kaufholz in person, but we have spoken over the phone a few times. I don't know what kind of person he is, but I sure hope I'm wrong.

Enjoy your weekend !

I agree with OffRoader X, GMRS wasn't really intended for casual rag chawing with anyone. GMRS is valuable tool that Allows non-HAMs to communicate with HAMs or with Group that their affiliated with.

Winter Field Day maybe ok for those who like rough it in cold temperatures, but no me. I can't stand Temperatures below 50 for more than 24 hours. I apologize for confusing you, because I confuse myself. And that's too easy to do. That question the ability to monitor Amateur Radio or Other Radio Services on a GMRS radio what that hard nor was it silly. It just sounded silly at first. 73's WQAI363

Ok! I'm WRONG! i guess I do have a problem with staying a specific topic. I sincerely apologize and will try to KIS & TTP when I Post another comment.

Ok! I have to admit that I am wrong about the FCC when it does take actions. I didn't say that the FCC works to resolve issues quickly, because the FCC is just as any Federal Government entity, the FCC operate just as slow. I apologize for sounding like moron, but I wanted to add my two cents.

Thank you for defending my comment! I don't mean to sound like 3rd grader, but most of the time, I speak before I think. I don't want to tell you or anyone else what you already know, so I just try harder to sound more intelligent, especially when comes to the Rules & Regulations.

You don't have to explain to me about the ARR Field Day. I been attending Field Days for Quite some time. I just meant the FCC would have a Field Day going after violators that transmit bands that they aren't authority to I was not talking about ARRL FIELD DAY. I meant that the FCC would have a Field Day rounding up violators who continue to mess around on systems that they have no business using, especially when those knuckleheads whistle or make other unauthorize noise.

I don't mean to sound uneducated, but seriously to ask a question such as this, seems silly. Almost like asking, could I monitor AAR Channels with either a GMRS radio or Amateur Radio? Depending on radio the individual owns, he or she may have wide 136.to 174.000 and 400 to 512.000. Of course, the Midland or Maxon line of GMRS radios will either be just on GMRS or NOAA Weather Rx Only. As far as transmitting on frequencies other than GMRS without proper license, such as Amateur Radio or Commercial Business, the FCC would have a Field Day only if the parties that uses those frequencies reported to the FCC.

Can I monitor HAM radio frequencies with a GMRS License? This question seems so silly. Of course, you can MONITOR Amateur Radio frequencies. Unless you also have a n Amateur Radio License, you are not allowed to press the PTT on the Amateur Radio bands or any other Radio Services. As matter of fact, if you radio is open transmit, you should disable transmit or Rx only function.

I would try to answer your question, but I can't answer the question if I'm just as confused.

What are you going crossband too? There's only a single band on GMRS, it's not like Amateur Radio or the LMR, where there's VHF Low VHF High and UHF. Obviously Crsss banding from GMRS to 2m Amateur is a Big No No. even on simplex. You could attempt it on MURS and GMRS, but that's still violates FCC R&R under 95 E & J. I think that the PEG SYSTEM uses GMRS simplex to crossband to VHF low band on some of PEG Radio Systems, but is it totally in compliance with FCC R&R. I'm not sure. If I where going to, but I wouldn't. I would use 462.5750 pl 85.4 / 154.6000 pl 146.2. However, unless there's urgent need to this, I rather follow protocol.

I may get slack from others on the forum, but we all right to disagree about anything, Especially, when it comes to using radios different radio services. We all agree those of us that are also licensed Amateur Radio Operators that a Radio meant for part 97 should not be modified for any other radio services. Many of us including myself have had Amateur Radios modified for use on GMRS. You'll notice another forum on using new old stock or used part 90 radios GMRS. I myself do use part 90 radios for GMRS, but up to 2010 - 2017 things really got confusing, the majority of GMRS Repeater Systems that been using FCC Part 90 Equipment for Decades real. Yes, I agree one should stay within confines of FCC Part 95 E. However, I wouldn't necessarily stay away from Part 90 radios, because a lot of them do have clean clear audio on the GMRS band. I steer away from channels 08 through 14, due to power output.

I'm taking a wild guess, you're asking if there's a national calling or hailing channel, right? I don't want to steer you wrong or get into discussion that I myself get stuck on times. Yet I'm licensed Amateur Radio Operator as well as a GMRS licensee. Being a VE I feel weird not understanding the FCC radio service rules and regulations on bot 95 and 97. But keep asking !

I know that you said that you hate everything about DMR. However, I didn't hear her say anything about DSTAR / IDAS or P-25, which also takes a lot of real state in the Amateur Radio Service. Of course, I do understand where you're coming from, meaning that GMRS is only one band of channels and to integrate DMRS or other formats would only take away space for analog. I can't say that I totally agree with you, because I do see some advantages to using DMR on GMRS.

Don't understand your post! You talk about activity of GMRS in upstate SC, but what's that have to do with a Trump Rally?

Obviously, you're here on the MyGMRS.com. There are a lot of resources out there on GMRS repeaters and a lot more qualified individuals other than myself, that give you straight answers to questions that you may have.

I guess the FCC knew what they were doing when they assembled the Multi Use Radio Service. The FCC should have added 151.625 as a 6th channel, but I realize they're a lot of commercial businesses that use that frequency. Some users aren't really classified as business, but they are licensed for that frequency. For example, the North American Rail Car Operator's Association use 151.6250 as their primary channel when they run an excursion on a branch line. There are Hot Air Balloon Pilots that use frequency for ground to air operation, although I don't know that for sure. I must make a confession; I have programmed a DMR radio and made several tests on 151.6250. I know that violates Rules & Regulation, but I figure as long as I did it low keyed and not use it for casual conversation, what's the problem? Plus that frequency in my general vicinity isn't used. The Q mart uses it, but I'm at lease 4 to 6 miles away that I wouldn't interfere with them.

Man, sure wish that I could join in on the Sunday Night net, but I'm here in Bucks County Pennsylvania. If You all have a Zello Channel, I would be willing to to sign on some Sundays. Adam WQAI363 / K3JCP

I notice only a few of them new AM/FM CB radios have sub tones. I sure wish the FCC would have allowed FM 40 years ago, because my friend and use to hang out at Holmesburg Junction with our CB walkie talkies and the RFI from the catenary sounded horrible.

This reply maybe late, but better late than never. My advice especially when using two-way radios, do your homework. You'll find a lot of useful information and a lot of useless information. Always read and ask more questions, because you'll discover there's multiple answers to the same question. Confusion is a part of any subject or any activity. However, two-way radio communications can at times leave you scratching your head, if you don't do that homework I told you to do.

I don't want to give the wrong advice because someone will disagree with me. Of course, that's what makes our nation unique, each of us is entitled to our own opinion. This may sound weird coming from me but is really necessary to use codes on non-commercial or non-public safety systems. I can see in situations where a group of volunteers are working in community service events or disaster relief, but normal rag - chew or in a convoy, probably not.

I sincerely apologize for how I said what I said. I just meant using those apps that run on Android or other OS devices has made programming radios a lot simple, whether in the Amateur Radio community or the GMRS community. I hope BTECH comes out with a Dual Band Handheld for Amateur Radio, maybe incorporate DMR / NXDN along with Analog. I would put my FT 60R and other radios for sale if BTECH comes out Amateur Radio version.