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Does anyone know what gives the federal government the right to get involved in local nuclear powered electricity generation? I don't recall it being a granted power to the federal government in 1789?!? What about Originalism?? Seems to me this responsibility should either fall to the State, or the People! Maybe we should allow just anyone to compete in the telecom business, without any regard to those damn regulations established by the FCC, either!

Do you mean if they turn on "encryption" in addition to it being DMR? Are they still subject to "fox hunting?"

The Radioddity DB20-G is also sold as the Anytone AT-779UV. One Ham told me on the Topanga repeater during the Pandemic that the City of Malibu was funding his project to make Go-Box's of the DB20-G with Li-on batteries for distribution to those in dangerous areas of Malibu as emergency communications!

Those of us Baby Boomers first were exposed to 10-4 when Broderick Crawford used it on the classic 1950s TV series: Highway Patrol!

I am just curious, from the knowledgable, if this were say an illegal DMR use of the frequency, would a DMR radio capable of receiving/transmitting on this frequency, such as the Radioddity RD-5R, be used to listen and decode this transmission; in an attempt to track down the users?

The software they allowed you to download is or is not the same as the software linked to this earlier post in this thread:

Looks like your shipper gets a refund of $105! I can’t tell if you are disparaging Fedex or your shipper!?

If you are using the Radioddity software for the cline GM-30, be sure to upgrade to version 2.06.

I guess you missed reading this part:

Did you read this thread, or are you just pontificating?

The windows issue may be irrelevant: Reviewing this thread, @dogboy has the GMRS-9G and the software included above it a firmware update for the GMRS-9R. Do we have confirmation from another member here that indeed, using this firmware will work on his 9G and not brick it?

So many Windows drivers issues and so little time! Good luck!

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I am a big fan of the Anytone AT-779UV a/k/a Radioddity DB20-G GMRS mini-mobile radio. I have two: one in the car with a cup-mount and mag-mount antenna for easy in and out and one at home with a rooftop antenna. $99-109, cigarette lighter plug, 18 watts, and has great coverage. I have multiple HTs and they are good when hiking but disappointing otherwise. Enjoy and good luck!

Try this YouTube video on this subject. With this download link in the description. Which got me the file attached, but NOTE: I have not checked it for virus' PL2303_Prolific_DriverInstaller_1025.exe

10/11 meters is great propagation during this part of the 11 year sunspot cycle but is generally dead during the down portions.

I thought the Wouxun’s were unbreakable! CB too?

Reduced? I am able to run Windows XP, Windows 10 and Windows 11 all on the same Mac. Plus a little known secret is that 10 and 11 do not require authentication to actually run, reducing its cost substantially. Although that means that Microsoft Support is not available, since I only use Windows to program my non-CHIRP radios, I really don't need their support. Windows XP was included in a pre-Intel Mac version of SoftWindows that I purchased years ago, and I have used that licensed version ever since.

I'm sure you have heard it before, but you can run Windows on an Apple Mac using an emulator program such as Parallels.

Why an old PC?

Here is the 2001 version of their manual; probably the one you already have. I also find the manual's description to program CTCSS somewhat baffling! IC-F40GT_GS(E).pdf

I do not have any so-called waterproof HTs, so no personal experience with the connector used in those radios such as IP-67 standard. I see that Buytwowayradios sells Icom radios that are IP-67 and I wonder if those cables would work, and are probably much more affordable. Have you spoken to Icom Technical Support about manual programming?

Are you “handy” with DIY, if an adapter is an option? do you have other USB cables, such as the FTDI cable that goes USB to K-1 for Baofeng UV-5R etc?

I see those cables selling for over $125 each! you are using Icom software? Does the software run on Windows 10, but fails due to the driver? Was GMRS Outlet local to Houston or mail order? im somewhat surprised that the minions here are not jumping in to help you with manual programming! No “affiliate link” I guess!

The House of Representatives should open an investigation by the House Un-GMRS Activities Committee and subpoena Ham Radio operators and ask them under oath: And then ask them to name other Hams that they have spoken to on GMRS!