[New TidRadio H3 PLUS]

  7 hours ago, WSHT525 said:

That photo is inaccurate, that or the hand belongs to an 8yo.

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And definitely photoshopped. Notice the weird length of the left thumb compared to the right. Also the weird wavyness in the left hand.

[GMRS Repeaters in Houston]

In the Houston area, the Memorial Park repeater and the Channelview repeater both still get some traffic. Not as much as when linked but still you can have a nice chat every once in a while.

[Hello - Introducing myself.]

Welcome Greg!

[GMRS Repeaters in Houston]

I second what @WRHS218 said. Once you join Texas GMRS Network you will have access to a lot of repeaters, many of which are not listed here. MyGMRS.com has a much better forum though.

[In praise of the Nagoya UT-72]

I've been using a UT-72 with an AT778-UV for more than an year now and have not had any problems. I almost always get good reports. When I don't get a good report, there is usually an obvious reason like weather, distance, trees, buildings, etc. This is a very inexpensive setup and I'm quite pleased with it.

[New to GMRS]

  On 3/9/2025 at 7:53 PM, Socalgmrs said:

What is linked to a Repeater mean?

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Pretty sure he means that he has the frequency and tone correct.

[would this work? (repeater/mobile radio setup)]

Should work but those HTs are ham not GMRS.

[What does "265 DPL" mean as a repeater Input Tone?]

  On 1/28/2025 at 8:47 PM, tweiss3 said:

I have a table of interoperability from NOFIG of the DCS codes, and which normal means an invert (i.e. 023N = 047I). It is in excel format. It also has CTCSS tone to P25 NAC for what it's worth. One heck of an OST (operator selectable tone) list.

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Link?

[Welcome!]

@jwalsh7107 welcome.

[Anyone familiar with FDigi]

ribbitradio.org

[Welcome!]

@WSGV572 welcome!

[Wouxun KG-1000G Plus]

  On 1/26/2025 at 4:10 PM, WRPL862 said:

Guess my OCD took me down the rabbit hole

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LOL! I could have given a better explanation as well. 

GMRS is a "channelized" service. As such the frequencies it's allowed to transmit on are hard coded into channels. When in Memory(channel) mode, you are locked down to transmitting on only the approved frequencies and are therefore allowed to transmit. In VFO mode, you have virtually infinite frequency adjustment in the band as Steve indicated. That is why you can only listen in with VFO mode but you can transmit in Memory mode.

[Wouxun KG-1000G Plus]

It is a GMRS radio so you can't use the VFO to transmit. It will only transmit on the GMRS specific frequencies.

[Looking to purchase a GMRS repeater]

Those rolled eyes look strangely familiar but I don't recognize the hair. 

[Part 95 accepted radio for blind user?]

The Baofeng MP31 has audio prompts but it is only 2 watts. If you can find a similar 5 watt radio it might suit your needs. Radios like the MP31 that don't have a display are more likely to have the voice prompts you are looking for.

[Serious Question About Profile Info]

  On 1/24/2025 at 1:09 AM, OffRoaderX said:

Chicken Band

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Chicken Band? Sign me up.

[Names or handles ?]

  On 1/23/2025 at 3:52 PM, SteveShannon said:

“This is grandpa.  There’s a huge grizzly in the area. I want you to come back to the cabin. I’m sorry I let you play with the salmon guts before going into the wood.  Make a lot of noise while you’re walking. Scream if you need me. WROM258.”

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[Antenna/Coax Grounding]

Keep in mind that the ultimate goal is to keep the lightening outside of the living space. And while you are doing that, don't introduce any ground loops.

[Just a PSA for Wouxun KG 1000G owners having trouble with repeater tones saving properly]

@AdmiralCochrane which old Kenwood HT do you have? I have the TH-75A but I think it only does CTCSS.

[What are the limits on reactions and why?]

  On 1/18/2025 at 4:10 AM, brasda91 said:

I have the 778UV

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I have never had a problem using CHIRP with my 778UV. Used the OEM software to set the frequency range and then just CHIRP ever since.

[Anysecu WP-9900: Update - Not as good as I thought]

  On 1/17/2025 at 9:57 PM, tcp2525 said:

If that fails, take a 20 oz. framing hammer and tenderize it for about 3 minutes.

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Yeah, a framing hammer taught my left thumb a lesson it will never forget.

 

[Anysecu WP-9900: Update - Not as good as I thought]

  On 1/17/2025 at 3:26 PM, WSGR885 said:

I see  that iut can do GNRS

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GNRS the "Generally Noble" Radio Service. 

[New mobile GMRS radio]

  On 1/17/2025 at 12:34 AM, WRYZ926 said:

Talk about resurrecting a zombie thread 

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Necro-posting.

[MyGMRS Members Museum]

  On 1/15/2025 at 6:59 PM, WRHS218 said:

I think it was one of the many things that magically disappeared when I left home for boot camp.

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I'm familiar with that phenomenon.

[New mobile GMRS radio]

  On 1/16/2025 at 2:06 AM, GrouserPad said:

If you go ht to mag mount for a vehicle make sure to get the proper sma to nmo or pl259 type connector adapters.

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Some antennas come with that adapter which is nice. The Nagoya UT72/UT72G are such antennas. It's actually an adapter cable. The cable is very flexible and reduces the strain on the SMA on the radio.