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If you, or your friend were at the same altitude as the repeater antenna, there is a chance you could talk simplex. Trees could still be a problem but height is the primary variable.

If the tones are listed publicly, it's probably "open" but if they are not, you should ask for permission from the owner. If the owner grants permission, he will send the tones.

It would be quite interesting to see a map of all the abandoned repeaters around the country.

Yep, it's sad that you have to do things like this sometimes. You shouldn't have to find a way around it. I think some of the manufacturers misinterpret the regulations. Any GMRS radio should be able to have multiple repeaters programed in with the same frequency but different tones so that as you travel, you just switch to the one you are near.

@alexwade This is a 5 year old thread, you may not get an answer.

You can fix this problem, just keep it hush hush when you do.

@WRHS218 If you can set duplex to off from the key pad, that will do the trick.

And then lick the residue off the wire.

I talked from Houston to Beaumont one morning on 2M. So far that has been my longest on 2M.

Also for side-by-sides.

https://www.texasgmrs.net/gmrs-operations/

"Demand? That's a strong word." -- King Harrod in Jesus of Nazareth

I know LEDs are a source of RFI but I'm pretty sure @nokones didn't have them turned on during his test. So, as far as I'm concerned, the test is still valid and the Firestick wins. Good info. I haven't bought a CB yet but I keep circling back around to the idea. If I ever do, I will likely get a Firestick for it.

I just want a list of radios and instructions on how to unlock them.

This is just the sort of thing that makes me want to look into NVIS. But you have to have a ham license to do that. At one of our club meetings recently a guy talked about doing that.

@WSDU214 You aren't allowed to use digital on GMRS except for very short bursts i.e. location or short text message.

Could be CH26 or 18RP I don't remember what it is on that radio even though I have a couple. Don't worry about the offset, as long as you are on a repeater channel, the offset is already set. Forget about Zello. Request the tones from the owner. Once you have the tones, read the manual for how to set them on the radio. You can also use the CPS which is easier than manually programming. At this point, if you have a problem, start a new thread describing exactly what you have done and what problem you have encured.

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That's amazing. I can see getting permission on a cruise ship but I really didn't expect it on a plane.

The Tundra is actually made it Texas.

Hey! I resemble that comment!

@WSEZ869 Due to some recent FCC "action" if you will, many linked GMRS systems are now unlinked. There are some that are still linked but they have never been widely publicized and likely never will be. You kind of have to be in-the-know or do some scanning to find them. Good luck.

This is true but lets not forget the house. @seanpatrickrice what are you going to use for a power supply for the house?

Hunters may be more inclined to use simplex or a portable repeater.

Just curious, why an ammo can for a base station. Is it also going to be a go box?