WRWP775

THANK YOU! I've been kinda sorry I started this argument, but I can't say I didn't know it would happen given I have a ham license.

Wow. No wonder I was confused. Like usual. Age'll do that. Thanks for the responses.

To me, one of the advantages of GMRS is avoiding FRS congestion at campgrounds, parks, etc. If I have learned/read this correctly, the first 22 channels are shared between FRS/GMRS with the only difference being GMRS may use higher power on those channels. I have nothing against FRS users, but I'd like to limit interference without having to mess around with CTCSS, DTCS codes, polarity, etc. when programming my radios for the family. So I believe (and would like to confirm with the brain trust here) that with my GMRS license I may use repeater channels 23 through 30 as simplex only channels, without having to go through a repeater. That's my understanding from reading GMRS rules online. Thanks. John / WRWP775 / K6JJG

I bought the Btech GMRS Pro and like the Bluetooth connectivity. Its a solid little radio. Asked for permission to connect with the local GMRS repeater and awating a response. I also appreciate the comments above where people opined that if others don't have the GMRS Pro you don't get to take advantage of the advanced features. I program all my other handhelds using Chirp, which currently doesn't support the Btech GMRS Pro from what I can see. I like how I can make the Chirp screen bigger for my old(er) eyes and I can simply copy / paste from other radio images the frequency/tones, etc. so they match. Can't do that with the Btech bluetooth program or at least I haven't found it.