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Which again is not the OP's question in his OP; I do not see him using the word "interference." I default back to my original response:

How does one turn off auto-correct on this website?!?

Ignoring the fact that Motorola once again tries to claim trademark rights in the term "Talkabout" for its line of FRS HTs: There are two separate generally accepted concepts of functions that are useful when your radio is on a "repeater" channel; that is, set to transmit on a different frequency than the one that it receives on: Talkaround and Reverse Talkaround, which is primarily found on GMRS radios, allows the operator to be on a Repeater Channel, but by the push of a button, immediately convert it to the Simplex Channel on the same frequency. Reverse, which is primarily found on HAM Radios, allows the operator to be on a Repeater Channel, but by the push of a button, listen to the Repeater Input frequency and transmit on the Repeater Output frequency So using @WRWK524's example: Operator 1 has his radio set to Repeater Channel 23 and transmits on 467.550 through a local repeater and listens to replies on the repeater output of 462.550. Operator 2 has his radio set to Repeater Channel 23 and using Talkaround, he transmits on 462.550 and listens on 462.550 as well. Now going to the OP's original question: Yes, Operator 2 can communicate with Operator 1 because when Operator 1 transmits, Operator 2 will hear him on the output of the Repeater; while when Operator 2 transmits, Operator 1 will hear him Simplex because they are in close proximity. This will cause some confusion by third parties listening to this conversation who are not in close proximity, because they will only hear Operator 1 and silence when Operator 2 transmits. I often use this mode of communications when I discover a new repeater for which I do not know the access tone and I want to ask the Operator in close proximity to me for permission to use the Repeater and have him tell me the access tone.

That statement is a truism for all GMRS communications; not just the one posited by the OP.

Yes, but how respectful they are is up the operators.

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Welcome to GMRS, Stephen: WRZV911!!!

I disagree; it is just historical that FRS was originally limited to 0.5 watts. Channels 1-7 are also interstitial channels just as close to the repeater Output Channels, but FRS can transmit at 2 watts on these channels (and GMRS at up to 5 watts) and both FRS and GMRS can transmit right on top of the repeater output Channels 15-22 (at 2 watts and up to 50 watts, respectively). Oh oh: here comes the debate about the perceived increased interference on Input Channels…

Groups and families within a close range of each other use these channels to avoid clutter and interference from others using these Channels.

So the converse: if you are operating an FRS radio on one of those channels, or any other FRS channel, you do not need to ID.

OK: follow those suggestions as to window antenna and coax lengths, and if you have more 779 questions, feel free to let me know. PS: It is best to quote me, like this @WRZI798 so as to get my attention, as this thread is not named Anytone 779 and I may not read new posts here otherwise. I only have a limited knowledge/experience base set and ignore many other posts accordingly.

I have the 779 at home and its clone, the Radioddity DB20-G in my vehicle with THIS dual band $20 mag-mount. What is the availability of installing an antenna on your roof? Are power wires a problem up there, too? With my rooftop Comet dual band vertical antenna I get great range from my Anytone in every direction. An indoor antenna at a window would probably only propagate well in the window's direction. But I suppose you could try with the mag-mount on a metal tray at your window and see if that hits your favorite repeaters. "Looking to pair it with a Nagoya UT-72G antenna for the mobile portion, along with a BTECH RPS-30M if necessary (honestly not sure if it is or not--at least for home use probably?)." The RPS-30M is obviously for your home to provide 12 volts at the necessary amps to operate it? I use a similar power supply, so I have no experience with the RPS-30M. You should see a dramatic increase in range and usability over your BTECH GMRSV2.

I think I recently read that Rudy Giuliani claims that RT Software was formed by Hugo Chavez in Venezuela and shares commissions with Norton...

RT is known for quality software, but they charge $25 for software on a $30 HT; when the compatible Radioddity GM-30 software is a free download.

Utilizing the pinouts from Miklor here and here: It still feels to me that there is some misalignment between the RJ-45 plug on the microphone and the RJ-45 jack on the radio; such that it is shorting out the voltage pins instead of triggering the SCAN function.

I do not have this model, but... I googl'd "Baofeng-9R" and got this website. I then clicked "Download" and got this website. There is no model "GMRS-9R" listed on the Downloads page, but there is a "UV-9R." Is this the same radio? Attached below, is the downloaded Manual for the "UV-9R": That same page also has a software download for the "UV-9R", also attached below for ease of use: Try this software and see if you can make a copy of the default settings and report back your results for others. GOOD LUCK! BAOFENG_UV_9R_User_Manual_20231019_EN.pdf WP970I_ENG_CPS.CAB SETUP.LST setup.exe

Strange! Is it under warranty? Be sure the RJ-45 connector from the mic cable is pushed all the way in.

Questions: 1) I am not experienced with Python, but I want to try your suggestion. I do have the Retevis version (Ra-25) CPS software from previous work. I also created a csv file from Chirp and put them all in the same subdirectory. How do I execute the Python file? 2) What do you mean by "working across models?" You say: "I've tried it with a few of the different model options and it seems to be working across models too" 3) I will look for the "bug" you mentioned when I try this out. Thank you!

Nicely done! You are using the GM15Pro with just its HT antenna, or you enhanced it? I picked up its Ham Radio twin brother, the UV13-Pro, with the ABbree 771GMRS antenna to give it a bit of better range.

Consider an Alpha Delta coaxial antenna switch. Pricier than the Chinese knockoffs, but you do not want to scrimp on antenna parts where inferior ruins the experience:

These threads (and the ones about Digital on GMRS) remind me of that episode of The Twilight Zone where neighbors begin fighting amongst themselves because electricity and their vehicles become sporadically available and unavailable!

I will take a look at this when I have some time, so thank you! In my personal experience the Codeplug software for the Retevis Ra-25 seems to be specific to that radio and I have never been able to get the codeplugs generated from its software to load into the Raddioddity or Anytone CPS software. That is the main reason I never recommend that radio in favor of the Radioddity DB20-G or the Anytone AT-779UV.

Check out the Radioddity DB20-G a/k/a Anytone AT-779UV: mini-mobile that fits in the palm of your hand, 20 watts, cigarette lighter plug, buttons on microphone $99-109. Many on this forum have them working reliably for years.

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