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01 through 07 FRS / GMRS 2 watts ERP Handhelds or Mobiles 08 through 14 FRS ONLY 1/2watt ERP Handhelds Only 15 through 22 FRS / GMRS 5 watts Handhelds or Mobiles 23 through 30 GMRS ONLY HT 5watts, Mobiles 25 to 50 watts, Repeaters 25 to 50 watts

That's what I was trying to say! Thank You !

GOOD POINT! Yep, I put my foot in my mouth again. I apologize

I hear what you're saying. The majority of them bubble pack radios do cause headaches for a lot of repeaters owners and trustees, especially when you families that use them to keep track of their children. Then there's the kid playing with them and not thinking about what doing. And they don't understand that their conversation is being heard by everyone on that channel.

You know if you ever travel through Philadelphia PA / Camden NJ area, on 462.575 I don't know how many tones, but the one individual think he's high and mighty. Be careful, stay clear from that repeater.

I wanted say more now that I own 2 BTECH GMRS PRO. Sure there's gone to be some flaws, but overall, it's a simple radio to program and use. The BTECH GMRS PRO would even be more useful if a mobile version comes out. Especially for large events, such MS 150 City to Shore, that's if all volunteers have a GMRS license. I can't wait for BTECH to come out with an Amateur Radio UHF / VHF version. Hopefully, BTECH would include DMR or NXDN this way I could or any Amateur Radio Operator could also monitor railroads or other services.

I remember back in late 1970's early 80's, I had POWERWHEELS motorcycle, but I did not appreciate, because it did not have a workable 2 way radio. POWERWHEELS could have put a 49mhz radio with a portable for Mom Dad or Older siblings to communicate as they were on road.

I guess I shouldn't apologize for being too quick on the comments. You can say that folks from Philadelphia Pennsylvania don't always look before they leap. Ha Ha! Seriously, I sometimes don't read the entire post or I confused about what I have read. But I do try to stay on subject / topic.

I guess I wasn't reading the entire post, which I thought I understood what I read. I apologize for putting my 2 cents without reading the entire post.

This topic about FRS mobiles not FRS / GMRS, but Family Radio Service Mobiles I guess the individual who was asking if any exist. I believe another individual has answered their question. As far as newer FRS mobile, I haven't seen any. I doubt that manufactures, such as Midland or Motorola will produce one. I take that back Midland may, but the FCC has to approve remove able antennas, which I don't see that happening anytime soon.

LISTEN TO YOURSELF! You're going have interference no matter what you have. True you may not have as much problems using a repeater, but as long as radios have PL tones and some will scan and lock on, you can still find folks talking on those frequencies even on simplex.

What's there to misunderstand, very little. Licenses that were issued prior to 1987 are grandfathered. Meaning they can still use the GMRS frequencies for commercial use. I doubt that there are businesses out there with GMRS licenses, but you never know. I guess the Town Watch that I was a member of were bending the rules and regulations when we went from CB to GMRS in 1993. Only two board members were licensed, and we piggybacked off of their licenses. Plus the radios we had were YAESU FTH 7008,which I'm sure were Part 90 Typed Accepted. I confused when the FCC changed the channel allocations. I knew GMRS was simplex and repeaters. I thought the FCC add 464.5000 / 469.5000 464.5500 / 469.5500

A lot of radio manufacturers have made small errors on channel spacing especially on the BTECH GMRS PRO. It's impossible to get Channels 1 through 7 and 15 through 22 on 20.0khz. They will only do 25.0khz. which technically is off by 5khz from what I see in the FCC Part 95E. Channels 8 through 14 are the ones that meet FCC requirements for narrow band.

I'm not sure what you're trying to tell me, but I'm confused. I didn't mean to confuse you, I was just stating some facts. I really can see why parents don't want allow their children to have cell phones, but FRS only has limited range in most areas. Finding an open GMRS repeater sometimes can be hard, but just like the FRS, simplex range varies on GMRS Handhelds.

I already knew that Amateur Radio Licenses only covers the Licensee and not family members If I wasn't aware of that, I wouldn't be a Volunteer Examiner. The only way to have a friend or family member who doesn't have a license under your license, you must physically be present supervising the person.

Having an Amateur Radio License and a GMRS License is Great. After all everyone who are involved in Volunteer Public Service, should be able for non-Hams. Even individuals who don't have either license. No matter what if you're working a PSE or working a large-scale emergency relief, it's a excellent idea to have both.

I maybe too late to put my two cents in, but welcome to the hobby. Please I don't mean to sound stupid or far out in left field, because I try very to stay up to date with topics relating radio communications. If I were in the market looking Radios for GMRS equipment, I would steer clear of BAOFENG UV-5R due to the audio output and its overall construction. Of course, shopping around for GMRS is easier Today than 30 or 40 years ago. Up till now, if you wanted to use repeaters, you would have to buy a used or surplus commercial Part 90 radio, which today Midland and WOUXUN as well as BTECH has bridge the gap with putting out Part 95 E certified or typed accepted equipment.

I'm not sure whether it was a week ago or two weeks ago, but I heard some chatter on one of the MURS channels. I know that it wasn't Walmart or other commercial users. It sounded great to hear some users other than commercial establishments make use of those channels. I know groups, such as NARCOA add those as extra channels to keep unwanted traffic off of their primary channels.

Thank You!

You can say that in just about anything in life. I didn't mean deviate from the subject, but I guess you know what I was saying. I'll do my best not to sound like an uneducated individual, because that's not my intentions. 73

You know, you're absolutely right. There are more individuals that drive on the streets and highways that haven't figured out what Turn Signals are used for. Some of those same drivers drive through railroad grade crossings while the gates are down, and the train is only seconds away from passing.

Thank you! I should stated in my first post that I agree that an exam is necessary. I put my mouth too many times and most of the time, I don't think things out too thoroughly and I wind up with athlete's Toung. LOL. Now I feel embarrassed, because I am a VE. It's seems strange that a VE would even think about what I posted. So even though you said no need to apologize, I just explain with excusing myself. 73 to you!

Wait a minute, I apologize for my post. Yes, I know, and I agree the reason for an examination to obtain an Amateur Radio license. I'm verry sorry for my previous post, it was stupid, and I should read it prior to posting. However, I would never consider Amateur Radio to be Toy. Just like Tools in a garage, Amateur Radio is a Tool and should be consider as such. When I was writing this, I probably was thinking about LEARN SYSTEM requiring an examination. I past my Tech and General, unless I'm gone for Extra, I refuse to take an examination. Especially to join an organization that uses GMRS. I have and I understand the FCC rules and regulations.

I don't want to sound as if I'm harping on what is a small technical violation, but it just doesn't make sense. At lease from my prospective, no matter whether the repeater is an opened or closed system, all licensees should comply with the FCC's rules and regulations regarding station identification, right? The majority of the members on the LEARN SYSTEM never IDs themselves. They just come online and of with their unit number, such as units 640 and 822. Listening to them sometimes give a good laugh, especially unit 822. Unit 822 asked me years ago, if I wanted to join. At the time I wasn't able afford the dues, but I think that I able afford $25.00 a month or $30.00 a month, but I draw the line on taken an exam. First of all, the FCC didn't require me to take an exam for GMRS. I didn't and understood why it is necessary for Amateur Radio to take examinations.

i know what I just posted, so I don't want to like I'm repeating, What I should have said, I understand why most seasoned Amateur Radio Operators will say using Ten Codes sounds like CB Radio jargon, no room in Amateur Radio or other services. Everyone knows that Truckers and other users have copied off from Public Safety, so those knuckle heads misuse those same codes. Beside those same Amateur Radio Operators use texting short cuts on today's technology. Both on the Amateur Radio Service and of course the commercial lines Don't tell me Ten Codes shouldn't be used, because it sounds like CB radio dwellers. Then again, Ten Codes have been fading out, due to the majority of Ten Codes have different meanings. If you're gone use tool, use it as it was intended. Don't copy cat from what hear in motion pictures or TV shows, because you need to sound professional even if it volunteering. 73 TO ALL