[Avoiding FRS channels]

2 hours ago, PartsMan said:

On the original post.

It has never been a real problem.

Most FRS traffic seems to be on channel one.

I have never had to change channels more than once o a camping trip because of traffic.

Remember FRS radios are limited on range on purpose.

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.  

[Avoiding FRS channels]

Wow. No wonder I was confused. 

Like usual. Age'll do that.

Thanks for the responses.

[Avoiding FRS channels]

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

[Opinion on BTech GMRS Pro]

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.