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I got the “ham radio” version of this HT, the UV-13Pro for $20 from AliExpress with free shipping and its open to GMRS. i like its “tone scan” feature and I retired my TYT-88UV Chirp recently added the 13Pro

That’s the problem with responding to “Guests:” They have no skin in the game, and never have to come back to these posts, once they are registered members.

That’s because I was responding to a Newbie, and you’re not a Newbie.

Welcome to GMRS and this forum. Some of the other members on this forum, have levels of intelligence so great, that a newbie question literally makes their brains explode! Don’t take it personally or as an insult. Some still like to Elmer, to borrow an expression from Ham Radio, that is, who enjoy imparting knowledge to those newly arrived to GmRS, and are not frustrated by answering similar questions, many times over. it is surprising, that those with such great levels of intelligence, have still not figured out how to go on to the next topic, without having to give any response. Part of the problem is social media software, that grants points, awards and likes and Dislikes to those that just cannot filter their impulse to “spray” every possible comment with their “scent. Now, as to your question, many HTs label GMRS as Channels 1-30. The first 14 channels are on different frequencies However Channels 15-22, the high power channels of up to 50 watts) are also the same frequencies as Channels 23 through 30, respectively, which are then used in pairs to transmit to, and receive from repeaters. So yes, the repeater output on Channel 23, is the same as a simplex operator on Channel 15. But they may be licated so far from each other that they do not interfere with each other. But you may be located at a midpoint where you can hear them both. Also you may be hearing User-A on the output of a repeater on Channel 23 and then hear User-B’s output on the same repeater but you are hearing them on the same frequency, denominated as Channel 15. It will make more sense as you get more usage experience

Interesting.

My experiences with heat on both my DB20-G and AT-779UV mirror @kidphc's. I recently picked up the Radioddity DB25-D DMR mini-mobile (not to be confused with its similarly confusingly named DB25-G GMRS analog radio) and it has better heat dissipation and I am considering some sort of backpack/gobox for it with a hotspot. I want to keep the DB20-G in the car, as it has better reach on analog.

Keyhole Markup Language? How is that relevant here and how is that better than CSV format?

No one ever died from someone's use of a radio that is not in compliance with Part 95e.

I have no experience with the AT-778UV. Is having Chirp compatibility worth the extra 25% in price? I personally like the cigarette lighter plug availability on both my AT-779UV and now my Radioditty DB25-D DMR mini-mobiles, so that I can easily (with cup holder mounts and a mag-mount) remove these radios completely when not needed.

Looks like your situation is somewhat unique, but I am glad to hear you have it figured out.

I was just alerted that Chirp-Next now supports the Baofeng UV-13Pro (my go-to HT for scanning tones; and it replaces my TYT-88UV), so I downloaded 03222024 and it works fine on my Mac.

I have both: the DB20-G and the AT-779UV with one in my car. I program in categories with blank channels between each category for later growth (500 channels). The gaps are ignored by the radio in use. When I did outgrow one gap, I found that you can go to the bottom channel of the next group and copy and paste it to the next channel down, to recreate gaps again.

That is not true, unless a DMR repeater listener has turned on “Promiscuous” Mode.

I just to get anxious and feel guilty when using an analog repeater, especially those networked together. On the other hand I have a great sense of relief using DMR because the technology behind DMR, TDMA, allows two digital DMR users to be operating on the same repeater at the same time.

Interesting: it always amazes me that CCRs often continue confusingly similar naming schemes. I recently purchased the Radioddity DB25-D DMR mini-mobile and note that it is a completely different radio than their DB25-G GMRS mobile radio!

Doesn't the UV-5G+ use the same battery mold as the classic UV-5R? And if so, wouldn't the desktop cup chargers for the UV-5R will work?

Yes, but anyone can partake in their nets without membership. And you can certainly attempt to see if you are within their repeater coverage range before joining, by going on and asking for a radio check. If you feel that dues are not something you want to spend, then consider a DMR hotspot; which will allow you full DMR coverage with no repeaters necessary.

I stand corrected. Why do you say you don't have access unless you pay?

AI6BX is not a part of the PAPA System; it appears to be its own system; click on my link. PAPA offers anyone the ability to use their repeater networks to participate in nets and a 45 day free guest membership (when registered) to test drive the system. It is self-policiing and no payment is required to access the repeater once you know the frequencies and the tones.

Craig: The PAPA System has interconnected DMR repeaters all over SoCAL, including your area; Check their listings here. You can register as a Guest User for a free 45 day trial and then join if you like. Watch and listen to worldwide DMR activity on the Brandmeister Hoseline in real time. Then you can add interesting TalkGroups to your Anytone and go live. NOTE: How did such a discussion of ham radio dmr get into the GMRS subtopic?

What's "anti-virus?" Oh, right: Windows!

What version is your firmware?

Exactly! The next time a 70 year old farmer/jeep driver, whose son operates a narrowband repeater; asks for a GMRS recommendation, I will recommend a Midland radio! Other than that subset of users, I will recommend the user come to myGMRS and read one titled thread after another criticizing Midlands before they make their decision; for example: “Got My New MXT500 - Not Impressed”

Let me ask you one question: YOUR repeater: is it set to wide band or narrow band?

Yes, as I indicated; Midland = The Jeep crowd