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I trust and believe everything that the government tells us!!  If the FCC decrees that a radio passes their testing and approves/certifies it with a Part 95 Approval, then this PROVES beyond any shadow of a doubt that it is good/clean and SAFE and EFFECTIVE for use on the airwaves.  anyone saying that a radio is not 'clean' when the government has decreed that it IS clean and save & effective for use, is just spreading misinformation and should be silenced. 
Obviously anyone claiming that these Part-95 certified radios are not clean, safe, and effective, are just conspiracy theorists.. These radios are approved using scientific methods and everyone knows that the science is never wrong, so anyone saying otherwise is a science-denier.

Yes. That’s true.  GMRS is intended to be a service using retail products that comply to part 95e. It’s not a service designed to encourage experimentation or require tuning before use.

There are a lot of folks who shake down radios with test equipment, and for that I am intrigued and grateful. 
But when it comes to purchasing equipment, all I own is an SWR and power meter and I'd be willing to bet a lot of people don't own that much test equipment. 
So I really have to take it on faith that the manufacturer testing and FCC certifications have to cover my buying decisions. 
I don't in any way shape or form want to use a dirty radio and spew spurious emissions all over the place but I really don't know if I'm doing it or not.  I suppose I could semi-test with an RTL-SDR or something.
The day someone walks up to me and says "when you key up, my TV goes bonkers" is the day I'll stop using that particular radio. 
I know there are strong opinions on non-compliant radios but if I buy a radio and the FCC ID data says it is complaint and certified that is all I have to work with (mostly).   Not trying to stir up hate and discontent but just my opinion on the matter. 

I have been able to tilt my HT far enough out of polarization to have my signal go from full readable to barely readable when in contact with a repeater 20 miles away.   Also whether the ISS repeater was readable or not (yes, with a regular verticle on a HT). 

Did you try the map tab at the top of the page?

I have to disagree with using a mobile radio being dangerous when driving. I am unaware of a single study that supports the claim. There are plenty of studies that show drivers adjusting their AM/FM/Sat radios are in the top 3 causes of distracted driving, but nothing about 2-way radio. 
 
I would think it's no different then talking to a passenger. The next step from laws like this is no entertainment radio, no navigation, no talking to passengers. It's stupid and tyrannical. Just hold people accountable for distracted driving instead of naming and outlaw every possible distraction. 

Have you tried the Roadkill network?

@Hoppyjr sadly, you are right. 😕

@Hoppyjr sadly, you are right. 😕

@Hoppyjr sadly, you are right. 😕

No, people want to be able to talk into a mic, and no, we don't want it to pass. 

Typical government overreach from people who desire complete control of the population.

It would be nice if the citizens would wake up and stop electing actual tyrants.

Actions > Words

@WRXP381 I agree with most of what you are saying and it can be frustrating sometimes to explain the same thing over and over again but we need to remember that there are still many people who don't have much experience with technology or with research.
There are both young and old getting into the hobby. Some can figure it out for themselves and some need some help.
Let's be patient and welcome them in.

@WRXP381 I agree with most of what you are saying and it can be frustrating sometimes to explain the same thing over and over again but we need to remember that there are still many people who don't have much experience with technology or with research.
There are both young and old getting into the hobby. Some can figure it out for themselves and some need some help.
Let's be patient and welcome them in.

New stock Midland MXT275 does have wideband set for the repeater channels.  

That is mighty nice of you. I mean it's not like the cost to get a pair is super expensive.

But most administrators off the bat would of not offered or put secondary user stipulations even the if pair wasn't used. You know "in case".

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I totally agree. That way the system users can operate under the system license authority and don't have to worry about getting an individual license.
I have several Part 90 Business Radio Service frequency pairs licensed statewide in California and if I need to I will give permission and/or give up a pair for his system.

Textbook Sad-H.A.M. "spending other people's money" response.  The only thing you forgot was your callsign and telling us how many years you've been licensed, so 8/10

This article explores your question. The difference is very slight:
https://www.hamradio.me/antennas/when-antenna-tilt-matters.html

Remember the days when your name, your wife's name, address and phone number were published for all to see in a book then promptly mailed free of charge without anyone asking,  to everyones house!
 
I was just searching my name today for fun, it's pretty funny, it says I'm single, I'm not, it says I went to a high school I never went to or even lived anywhere close to it. It says my net worth is pennies while my yearly income is some giant number. And says my family members include people who's names I've never heard of. It says my past address while correct, was from 2000 when I havn't lived there since college in 1989. The interweb gets ALOT wrong. But i'm sure the media would be happy to publish it as fact. 🤣

Your radiation pattern from an omni antenna would look like a beach ball with a weight pushing down at the top making the top and bottom flat. Tilting the antenna lifts one side of the ball but pushes the other side down reducing signal strength to the horizon. The side pointing up will send more signal toward clouds  and possibly also reducing signal strength at te horizon. The best result is keep the antenna vertical and increase height.

Have you tried the Roadkill network?

Seriously, I do to agree. A watt or two or three more really doesn't do squat insofar (ooh semi-pun?) as "Farz"

That would seriously be awesome.

The other rumor was that DX Engineering might be interested.