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Sounds like I'm the one who needs to buy a dictionary and look up definitions that I thought I knew. I sincerely apologize for doing again, putting in my two cents before doing my research.
73s Have a Good evening
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20 hours ago, UncleYoda said:
Radios at your house and cabin are base stations at fixed locations regardless of who you talk to (whether mobile, portable or base). The regs make it clear to me that fixed station means something different. Doesn't mean I can convince anyone else though.
That is a confusing statement. Why couldn't you talk with a portable station from a fixed stations?
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On 11/10/2022 at 11:42 AM, Lscott said:
I did an FCC search on 462.5625 and 467.5625. I found only one listing, and the license was expired. It was not for a railroad. I have no idea why Radio Reference has this listed for a railroad unless it's an error in their database.
https://wireless2.fcc.gov/UlsApp/UlsSearch/results.jsp
https://wireless2.fcc.gov/UlsApp/UlsSearch/licenseFreqSum.jsp?licKey=1754132
I was just on radio reference to double check, but it looks as if the RR staff deleted the information. However, I did see a tourist short line railroad using FRS channel 01 maybe I had the name wrong, or it was an industrial Railroad using FRS Ch.01 to spot rail cars. Beside some commercial eating establishments use FRS, because is cheap and no licensing required
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I was on Radio Reference doing a search on short line class 2 railroads. I came across the Turtle Creek RR listed using (462.5625) PL 67.0 for their communications, which I thought that was odd. I would assume the short line railroads us the standard AAR channels as Class 1 railroads. Or use the old uhf business band for comms away from main line operation.
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On 5/24/2021 at 7:22 AM, gortex2 said:
Not sure what your trying to do but your not going to get a vanity call sign in GMRS. Thats a HAM radio thing.
My reply maybe long overdue, but according to my knowledge, the FCC doesn't do vanity for GMRS. Besides, if the FCC did or does, I like my call WQAI363.
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I didn't mean sound stupid when I said that it's not that difficult. Anyway there's many individuals out there with more helpful advice that I'm able to give. I would keep my eyes out for used or new old stock radios, for simple reason, they're easy to switch from Narrow to Wide or back. Even though they may not be typed accept 95 A or 95 E. If you're able to obtain the solfware and hardware. You should not have any problem as long as you keep in spectrum that you're assigned to.
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My very first HT was a YAESU FTH 7008, I bought this radio to have for Town Watch. The Town Watch that I was member of had purchased 12 YAESU FTH 7008 radios and a repeater. I wish that I sill had this radio.
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On 10/20/2022 at 8:33 PM, WRUT470 said:
I see GMRS radios say they have 400 or more custom channels. Can someone please explain custom channels. If there are only 22 channels and 8 repeater channels is that one group of channels 30/400? Then another group of 30 can be programmed in up to 400 total channels.
I have never programmed a radio except for using the radio keypad to put in tones for repeaters which I just learned. (I don’t think that counts as programming lol)
I’m new to this but I am thinking how I can use this when we travel in our RV. It would be fun to program in open repeaters for each state we travel through and be able to listen/talk along with having channels for the friends/group we are with.
Thanks in advance!
It's not difficult! You have a radio with 400 or whatever numbers of channels, which means that you're able add and groups channels together with different PL tones. With some older Kenwoods or Motorolas, you can group 16 or 32 Channels to a zone Each of those channels you can add names to channels
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I know my 50 cents don't mean squout, but I haven't really heard anything about the FCC not allowing any more repeaters to be errected. However I do think if you're gone to have more then two repeaters on the frequency with a 5 to 20 mile range from another, they should be on different repeaters pairs. After all we only have 8 repeater pairs. I've notice that some repeater owners can act like children fighting over who had their repeater on the first when using the repeater pair and tone.
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On 10/31/2022 at 8:26 PM, UncleYoda said:
did you mean "without" the drama BS, because we certainly don't need that on HAM
Let's face it, no matter what radio service that is available to the general public, licensed or unlicensed. There will always be pros and cons to each radio service. Sure, everyone who checks into this forum has heard someone making a fool of themselves over the radio, either the Amateur Radio Bands CB or GMRS. Ignoring is not always easy and reporting is next impossible, unless they threaten harm or loss of life. They are meaning the bananas or little children as I call them.
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On 10/30/2022 at 3:14 PM, Lscott said:
I did a search on the FCC site for the exact frequency of 151.625 just to see what pops up, a HUGE number of hits. Only a few look like they have anything to do with railroads.
2187 WREJ974 RAILROAD CONSTRUCTION CO OF SOUTH JERSEY, INC. 0028698892 IG Active 10/17/2029 2188 WRFR834 RAILSERVE INC 0028619906 IG Active 04/20/2030 2189 WQVF999 Railworks Track Systems 0024232860 IG Active 01/30/2025 Your Post made it sound as if I said that NARCOA was the Only licensed user of (151.625). I sicerely apologize if I sounded like a person that write posts with out knowing some about the subject or topic. Maybe you have a point, I probably should do research before posting anything regardless of topic.
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On 10/30/2022 at 3:20 PM, Lscott said:
Very unlikely. If one wants VHF access use MURS. Want HF access use 11M CB radio. Want more channels, power, repeaters and bands get a Ham license. That's going to be their logical response.
Yep, anyone that want the ability to Rag Chew with the Drama BS of 11m CB, GMRS isn't the solution. Amateur Radio is the solution, because GMRS is intended for semi privite communications between family members or organizations, such CERT or Neighborhood Watch Programs. Of course, there are GMRS systems that are design to be what Amateur Radio Systems are.
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On 10/13/2022 at 8:47 AM, WRUW246 said:
I found a repeater early this morning during some scans and was wondering if anyone can help me ID it. It's located somewhere in Southeast Pennsylvania (Philly suburbs and exurbs) or possibly South Jersey @ 462.575Mhz, CTCSS Tx 85.4Hz.
I can't find anything about it online (here on MyGMRS or elsewhere), but it seems to have quite a powerful transmitter, as I can still pick it up 20-30 miles away from my house.
I'm mostly just curious as to the location of the repeater and potentially who the owner is, as it'd be a convenient repeater to use if the owner allows it.
That repeater is apart of LEARN System, which is closed System. I don't know how many repeaters on that system with the same pair. Each repeater has a different tone that's all I know. This past spring, I was able talk with another station using a repeater in Long Island NY Of course, not the same repeater, but both repeaters were on 462.575 67.0. Man, what a Band Opening. I did have difficulties hearing the stations in NY, but the one station came in like we we were 10 miles on simplex. DFQ or Blowing my Windows Out
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Why did MIDLAND introduce the XT 511, when that's simplex only? If you were to asks me, I think Midland should retroduce XT511 and add repeater channels with spit tone. This way consumers would really have a portable base station for camping or outtings.
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Beside commercial esblishments, I'm really not sure of how many individuals that use MURS other than for occupational use. Than again, NARCOA [ North America Rail Car Operators Association ) alreay 3 VHF frequencies near the MURS portion. Yes they licensed to use : WPHT745
- 151.625
- 151.505
- 158.400
Who knows maybe some members may have programmed MURS as extra channels to use, since they aren't allowed to use AAR Channels.
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This comment maybe late, but if the FCC were to add VHF channels to GMRS. The FCC would need find five more frequencies to pair up with the original five in order to allow repeater use. Of course, the VHF Hi 150-174 is pretty much used up, so seriousy dought that FCC will ever add VHF frequencies or combine GMRS and MURS. Especially for VHF Reapeater use.
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On 6/16/2022 at 8:48 PM, Guest Hobbyaddict1 said:
Hello GMRS users,
I decided to pick up a GMRS HT. Before buying something to mount in my vehicle. Not a HAM user and had a CB years ago. The first thing I noticed is that GMRS does not seem to be popular here in Michigan. Unlike a CB scanning channels the scanning of GMRS is not picking up any chatter.
yes I still need to learn a bit about the radio but I did think I would hear a few locals. Looking at the repeater map it also looks like there is not a whole lot of them in the Metro Detroit area. Actually I don’t see a whole lot in Michigan period. Could be good could be bad depending on how you look at it. I am correct on this being unpopular or should I be hearing a lot going on.
wouxun KG-935
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Thanks,
Ed
Mr. Ed
If you're looking for a mobile radio, but want the ability to add channel with same repeater pair, different channel guard or PL. You may want to look at BTEC or WOUXUN, these radios have the ability to store same repeater pairs with different tones or same or split tones. Midland well known in radios and excellend quality, but I would lean tward BTECH or WOUXUN KG 1000, because they offer Wide Range Recieve, especially if you like monitor AAR channel or Aircraft. Than again, the AAR channels are slowly migrating to IDAS/NXDN, but put shortline RR and VHF MARINE BAND
73
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19 hours ago, WRUZ733 said:
WRUZ733
Hey all. Completely new to GMRS. Just got the MXT275 w 6Db antenna; Vehicle Mounted.
I have been hearing incredibly clear traffic on 15rp, but i do not believe my settings are correct to TX for a successful contact. I have went through my user manual to try and understand the CTCSS codes or any other possible options i would need to adjust. It's my understanding (although potentially wrong) that the pre programmed repeater channels pre determine the freq. so im thinking its privacy codes? Anyway, any help is greatly appreciated. I know this is a "world" of very experienced folks and im just looking for a little mentorship
WRUZ733 (Mike)
I don't know anything about the Midland MXT275. However, I guess it was wrong to assume that radio couldn't do split tones or leave receive off. I still waiting for ICOM, KENWOOD, MOTOROLA AND VERTEX STANDARD to unvail their GMRS Radios. Don't get me wrong, Midland has a great history with two way radios, but I like using Motorolas.
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This reply maybe long overdue, but according FCC Rules and Regulations Channels 16, 18 and 20 are technically shared with Part 90 users. White Dot, Black Dot and Orange Dot. I would assume businesses who are licensed and occupy those channels have priority. Same goes for those businesses that were or currently using the MURS channels, such as WAL MART or Home Depot. Althugh, I dault the FCC renews licenses for those users, since the FCC created MURS back in 2000.
I'm not too about those three GMRS channels, but I don't mind as long as both user of those channels respect one another.
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On 11/23/2017 at 10:12 PM, parighttobeararms said:
when are we going to be able to go to DMR on the GMRS Service i would love it to see us able to use DMR on the gmrs System
The FCC has a better chance of increasing the power output on MURS, before they approve digital mods on GMRS. DMRS sounds like a good idea on GMRS. It would certanintly would allow users to make good use of repeaters as far as adding talk goups. Unfortunately, GMRS was intended for Short Distance as 11m CB radio was. Of course, the FCC had dropped the indivdual licensing requirment back mid 1980's for Class D Citizen Band Radio. The Short Distance isn't observed, because when I think of Short Distance, I'm thinking of less than 5 square miles or less than that. With the use of a repeater or a network of repeaters on same pair, it goes beyond Short Distance.
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The debate over using PART 90 equipment for PART 95 use, I'll assume that debate will still be around long after I'm gone. My opinion on using Part 90 equipment shouldn't really matter if the equipment was manufacture prior to the January 2013 NARROW BANDING mandates, because those maybe be used on Amateur Radio Bands, but no real reason that they could be used for GMRS.
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I sincerely apologize for drifting off topic in my original post. I wanted to say as far as ARES / RACES, for individuals who want to be useful during times of Emergencies or just working a normal PSEs. Indiviuals that aren' interested in Amateur Radio as a hobby. They could always obtain their GMRS license and get the necessary training for tasks not directly passing traffic, but a link in for other non HAM volunteers.
If I have failed to be clear. Please Forgive Me!
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I can't really say that I understand the FCC rules and regulations about GMRS whether to use or not use, because I have used and I modified radios not authorized for Part 95 use. Right now, I wished I had not made the modification on my YAESU FT-60R, but it's done. However, getting back to using used or new old stock part 90 radios for GMRS shouldn't be a big deal, for three reasons. One, the majarity of those radios pulled from service due to the narrow banding requirements, should be able to be recertified Part 95A / 95E for GMRS. Two, I know even used or new old stock unopened can be pricy, but there are some great deals, especially if you are able obtain the programming equipment. Three, the quality of ICOM KENWOOD MOTOROLA and VERTEX can't be found in other price friendly brand, except MIDLAND.
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On 6/10/2022 at 12:59 PM, kmcdonaugh said:
https://www.arrl.org/news/fcc-proposes-record-34-000-fine-for-alleged-interference-and-unauthorized-transmissions-during-idaho
Idaho man being fined $34k for transmitting on Rescue and Fire emergency freqs during an actual emergency. Don't be that guy, stick to your approved, licensed frequencies, and definitely don't transmit on unauthorized frequencies during a friggin emergency.This individual has to be stupid, didn't he realize he may have put lives in jepardy. Now, I can't say that I haven't tread on to other bands that I have no business on, but I have never and will never mess around where I'm not authorized, Especially regards to Public Safety Systems.
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The simple answer is, NO! I assume that you hold an Amateur Radio License as well a GMRS License. You're already aware that GMRS falls under FCC part 95 and Amateur Radio part 97. However, I myself use my Connect Systems CS-800D for Amateur Radio and GMRS, even though the radio is part 90 typed accepted, but sold as part 97 Amateur Radio.