GreggInFL
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Pennsylvania people.. you need to take action now
GreggInFL replied to kidphc's topic in General Discussion
Probably. While everyone here knows that GMRS is not what the FCC refers to as "amateur radio," I'm betting the legislators, who probably don't know an anode from a cathode, intended to exempt anyone with an FCC license. That the text fails to do that is a matter of definition; the old intent-of-the-law vs letter-of-the-law thing. Same for law enforcement. I'll bring my GMRS license next time I'm in PA. "Look officer, here's my FCC license." -
Both radios were in the car, or both antennae were in the car?
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Avoiding interference building a repeater
GreggInFL replied to WSCV533's question in Technical Discussion
Oh, I'm learnin' all right. -
Avoiding interference building a repeater
GreggInFL replied to WSCV533's question in Technical Discussion
This place is a gold mine. -
Avoiding interference building a repeater
GreggInFL replied to WSCV533's question in Technical Discussion
Is it possible to use multiple tones on a repeater, or am I reading that wrong? -
Good point. I wasn't too concerned here because one can do a manual factory reset off the keypad (Menu 42).
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Worked like a charm.
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Ah yes, I see the import function. I'll give that a try. The firmware settings being fixed makes sense. Thanks!
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Yup. The "Pro Max" version wasn't listed, just the 5RH so I went with that. So far so good. I'll report back if anything dramatic happens.
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Never mind, I think I found the answer. The Chirp Next version that was issued yesterday has a beta for the GM-5RH listed under Baofeng. It seemed to connect and I was able to save the factory settings. Fingers crossed. Is there any way one could import settings from another radio, e.g. my GM-15 Pro into the GM-5RH? Would be convenient. (<This guy is obviously new at this.)
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True: " UV-5G Plus (use Baofeng GM-5RH)" However, when searching for Baofeng GM-5RH I get this: "UV-5RH Pro Max (use Baofeng 5RM)" (Emphasis added). There appears to be nothing for the non-Pro Max version. I just opened a box of two new ones and don't want to brick them. Anyone know which one to use? TIA!
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My marine VHF radio can take a while to connect. In fact, after about 15 minutes it will issue a warning if it has not connected. This is done for safety reasons as it can automatically send a distress signal with ship name and coordinates if it hits the water.
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Great to know! Thanks much. This is an excellent forum, and the above is an example why.
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Note to self: Reading is good.
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Where are you? No need to disclose your specific address, but if we had the city/intersection we could post the info for the nearest repeater.
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why are there 2 channels shown on grms radios?
GreggInFL replied to WSCA774's topic in General Discussion
I've found dual monitoring useful when I'm not talking to anyone and simply want to monitor. If I scan on one row and set the other to the local repeater the odds are I won't miss anything. Otherwise, yeah, if I'm engaged with a group I'll turn off dual. -
Yes, we are. I'm in a similar situation; considering a repeater for neighborhood comms because sometimes the weather here can get nasty.
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Alright, let's settle this once and for all. Is it "Fars" or "Farz"?
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Sounds like a good start. Good luck, and don't be a stranger!
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Go to the top of this page and click the "map" tab. You'll see a couple repeaters in the area. Then find YouTube videos on how to connect to a repeater. Welcome, and good luck!
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You can do what you want to do with GMRS, and then get a tech license if so inclined. Do your geocaching friends want to get a tech license? If not, start with GMRS.
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I suggest you check some You Tube videos, specifically those related to connecting to a repeater. All repeater-capable HTs, which is most of them, will do the job so "best" is a matter or personal choice.
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Same with foliage. One would think that flat Florida would be perfect for radio, but trying to push 5W on a stock antenna through the woods means 1/2 - 2 miles, max.
