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Yes, if it has a decimal it is always CTCSS. For the other questions, keep this page handy. If you are like me, you will forget and have to refer back to it from time to time.

Maybe that's why I haven't put any real effort into it yet.

Yep, too many people have come to expect the government to fix everything and do everything for them. Walking us into a really big mess.

Don't know if it is small enough but this is what I use. I've seen some people on this site complain about this antenna but it has been working great for me.

You guys need to be careful about driving those Jeeps. Certain creatures don't like those things.

Oh yeah, I forgot about that. I need to plagiarize that.

@tweiss3 that was a nice concise summery. Very well said.

@Billz Welcome to myGMRS.com. Lots of good people here who are knowledgeable and helpful. As @SteveShannon said @marcspaz video is a good one to start with. If you prefer the info in written form you might give this page a shot. I will also second @WRUU653 on HamStudy.org. That is what I used for my tech and general and I'm using it to study for the extra. P.S. I've been kicking around the idea of writing a PDF of GMRS basics and FAQ. Maybe I'll go ahead and dive into that. It would be something good to have.

Some people seem to wear their emotions on their sleeve.

That's what South Coast Reflector uses.

@marcspaz he may have deleted his account. @WRUI365 lol, that's funny

It's always a "wait and see" situation with things like this. I do hope Carr will do a good job.

@Brownie79 Welcome!

LOL! Yep, monitoring both services at the same time can be interesting. So far, no one has chewed me out but a few have laughed about it.

@OffRoaderX That's a nice looking scope. And the size, weight, and overall design make it look like you could throw it in a backpack.

We want to see the sticker.

@Lscott good info. Thanks.

@WRQI663 I can't see the dead sticker either. I don't have you in my ignore list.

I have "compliant" radios. They do exactly what I tell them.

@Crabby you, sir, are a master of words and wisdom.

Maybe an antenna switch and a second antenna.

This is starting to make sense to me. I don't think I've ever seen a serial cable that delivered data and also power. There are however USB cables that deliver data and power. That being said, I think you are right that you will have to get the other cable so that you can deliver the power and data. Or just connect power and data separately.

@Chunky1 does the supplied cable connect to what appears to be a serial port?

@SteveShannon Wow! That friend of your does some amazing work.

It's been a while since I did any star gazing but I really enjoyed it. I only have a very cheap telescope and binos but it's still fun.