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I purchased the Ham Radio version, the UV-13Pro for $20 from AliExpress and discovered it openly transmits on GMRS and MURS in addition to Ham 2 meters and 440MHz. Has its own programming software. I retired my similar TYT-88UV

You fotgot the most important PRO: $99-$109! I bought a second one for use in my home with a rooftop antenna and irrespective of what output a wattmeter may claim; my range simplex and to distant repeaters far surpasses my expectations There is a large user base of the Radioddity DB20-G a/k/a Anytone AT-779UV on this Forum.

“Some people” use that app to find cats and dogs when they are hungry.

Cotre C001D

How about a link?

I have found my Radioddity DB20-G in my home with my 2nd story rooftop antenna gets amazing range simplex and on repeaters that are just too far for me to hit with an HT. It is a mini-mobile, 20 watts (18 UHF), 500 channels, cigarette lighter plug into my AC to 12v power supply, many controls on the handheld mic and for the Hams in the audience, easily opens to 2 meters/440 MHz. It is also sold as the Anytone AT-779UV $99-$109; and I put a 2nd one in my car!

Is that the Cotre model with the LED screen? I got the low end version for $14 before they disappeared from the face of the Earth, and I would love to find the LED version. And yes, my FTDI cable works with the Cotre too.

Another analogy to traffic laws... Last time I checked, no one was injured when they transmitted on GMRS without a license or in contravention of Part 95 rules! Find a more relevant analogy...

Yes, I purchased a FTDI chip USB to K1 cable from Amazon back in 2016 when I first started working with Baofengs and the FTDI chip is easily supported by updated driver software for all operating systems! I even build a DIY adapter that I found on Miklor that allows it to work with the Radioddity DB20-G and Anytone AT-779UV mini-mobile RJ-45 style radios!

Someone once suggested this driver

That AA case is for a different set of radios; not the GM-15: Your usage may be different, but for me, a 12v cigarette lighter plug battery eliminator has more utility that a AA battery case.

Which AA battery case?

Computer1->flashdrive->Computer2

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I am just the "reporter" delivering the news that if you (and your minions) insult Hams, you shouldn't be surprised when they go to the FCC and do not support Repeater Interlinking for GMRS. That being said, you seem to want to punish me, the reporter, for delivering that news and that "style" of discourse does not lead to a very positive climate for continued interchange of ideas. So, no, I won't be clarifying this issue for you, because it is clear you goal is not clarification. Last time I checked, I never asked you any questions in this thread. You are confusing me with one of your YouTube subscribers...

Really, so you are validating all of the "sad Ham" comments online by your minions? Because it has spread quite far on the internet in other venues than just on your YT channel and here on myGMRS and that is the "propaganda" I am referring to.

Many of these complaints may have come from Hams who have been insulted by the recent "Sad Ham" propaganda! Just a thought...

Generally speaking, the recently released "Ham Radios" by CCR manufacturers are locked out of GMRS, with many exceptions. For example, I purchased the Baofeng UV-13Pro Ham Radio from AliExpress for $20 and was quite surprised to discover it will transmit on GMRS and MURS. I have retired my TYT-88UV with this newer addition to my collection. Another example, but not as new are the Radioddity DB20-G a/k/a Anytone AT-779UV mini-mobiles: they easily open from GMRS to Ham Radio 2 meters and 440 MHz (in addition to MURS).

While I have the AT-779UV, which is a completely different radio than their AT-778UV, my understanding is that neither radio has an official fan "add-on" available through Anytone. My experience with the 779UV for many years of high duty cycle "yakking" is that, yes, it is very hot to the touch, but their has been no denigration in its service and capabilities.

Just be aware that FRS radios are set to Narrowband FM and most likely your GMRS radios are set to Wideband FM, so the FRS radios will have much diminished audio punch! You could change the settings on your GMRS radios (the FRS radios do not have that option by Rule) and the audio quality for all will be much improved! I liked the Pofung BF-T11s which used to be available on Amazon and eBay for about $25 per pair: 2 watts K-1 jack and even computer programmable. Fulfills all your other needs, too. I see that AliExpress now has them!

Since you do not understand the difference between overall market share and market share for "programmable radio users"; you should definitely stick with Windoze! Good luck!

The latest software on the Radioddity download page, takes care of most of those issues...

For what its worth: the Pofung BF-T11s that I previously purchased from Amazon, had programming software that worked with my Baofeng-style K1 USB cable (FTDI chip) that allows me to make changes including the transmit frequency to allow repeater use.

You overstate the deficiencies of a $35 “beginner” GMRS HT, but there is no point in educating you to the contrary as you have moved beyond $35 beginner radios.