[MURS pre programmed equipment]

Billy et al,

 

Where'd u get the info on UV5R part 95 cert?

 

I use CHIRP as well as the Baofeng UV5R software to program my radios...I like the pre-configs in CHIRP...just cut and paste.

BTW, these radios and accessories have really come down in price...sub $45...almost disposable?

 

BK

WQQS970

WH6EFI

[First FRS area post]

Thanks Logan5 and Jeremy.  The GMRS license covers my immediate family.  I stay on the GMRS authorized freqs, as the radios (UV5Rs) I have put out too much power for FRS transmit even on low power.  Looking at putting in a repeater here on Oahu, as no GMRS repeaters available that I can discern.

 

BK

 

WQQS970

WH6EFI

[$30,000 Fine for Unlicensed GMRS Operation]

Heres th elink for th eFCC action against Fisher Scientific

 

http://www.fcc.gov/document/30k-nal-issued-thermo-fisher-scientific-unauthorized-operation

 

Cheers

[First FRS area post]

Use FRS on base here at Hickam AFB in Hawaii to keep track of my kids. Thick buildings limit LOS but can generally hit out to 1.5 to 2 miles. Works good, they get a kick out of it, and hopefully gets them started on radio tech. I agree with above comments on the "bubble pack pirates" on GMRS freqs. We basically got CB bubba splatter on most freqs here in Hawai'i and alot stronger than 0.5W

[MURS pre programmed equipment]

I can vouch for the Baofeng UV5r model radios.  I have three, up and running.  Price has come down alot (<$45 + FS&H on amazon w/xtra battery, charger, and earpiece/mic) make these almost disposable!

Use CHIRP software...and Baofeng USB cable for PC, makes life infinitely easier.  I programmed two radios last night in less than 5 mins.