DarrylLicht

Yes sir and with that 462.600 in the A position not B

FIRST OFF THANKS TO YOU ALL FOR THE HELP!!! I TRULY APPRECIATE IT! The display doesnt change when I hit TX/PTT button, Still shows freq as 462.600

DONE! Still not hearing any chatter or replies. GMRS 16 seems to be the only active channel in range of my loc

No. Pressing TX it still shows that channel not freq. Monitor mode is to listen to that channel/freq. The UV5R has a MON button - long press gets you into monitor mode, short press turns on flashlight The only channel I can hear traffic on is GMRS 16 and it is all in Spanish? I thought 16 was for off road 4x4 users?

DONE! Thanks - In monitor mode and not hearing any traffic or responses to my rad check requests. Perhaps Riverside is too far from Rancho for a hand held to reach?

Trying to decipher/translate the CHINGLISH in the users manual to do that.

I can select either ch17 or 25 and when I push TX (PTT) the display doenst show me the freq. I also switched to Freq mode and still no responses? Digirig Interface Kit for programming with Chirp

Actually it seems that on my radio, that freq of 462.6 is GMRS 17 ??? My requests for a radio check are going unanswered... Hmmmm

First question is how do I know which flavor? I take it all UV5Rs are not equal? All it says on it is Baofeng UV5R??? On my radio, yes that freq of 462.6 is REPTR3 #25

Sorry connection between my cranium and fingers must have a short circuit!!! I meant DigiRig

DigiKey and cables are on order so I can use Chirp to program my new UV5Rs soon. I'm a technical person and not afraid to fiddle. I am reading and devouring info on GMRS, want to learn the RIGHT way to operate so I can teach the wife and grandkids proper radio use. Also, can I change my username to display my call sign? Seems most of you use your call signs and that is a way ppl can reach out via GMRS. I just want to test my radios and learn proper radio etiquette. Anyone receiving???

Just received my two Beofeng UV5Rs. I'm new to GMRS, just got my FCC license, not a kid. Not going to rip Chinese products, as most anything electronic is not made in the USA anymore. Looking for advice here om the UV5R and I wish to learn proper GMRS etiquette, so that I can tech the wife and grandchildren the proper way to use them. Any suggested threads are welcomed! So far I have monitored other channels and I just requested access to the nearest repeater to me for testing.

Hello My GMRS forum users! Just got my FCC license a few days ago. I'm an old hand, but new to this GMRS technology. I signed up so that I can learn the proper etiquette and usage so I can teach the wife and grandkids the correct way to use these radios. I look forward to participating here