PugetSounder

Clipped from an ARES 2m Net instruction page:
The repeater is linked into the (Name Removed ) network of repeaters during the net, so remember to pause for a full second or two before talking when transmitting to allow for all of the repeaters in the network to sync up.
Given the nature of many GMRS users, I would expect a total mess so be careful of what you wish for.
Also, network of repeaters seems to be the appropriate term in this context.
Glad the FCC doesn't allow it.
(My bold)
 

People need to think about the delay that exists in linking repeaters. The more repeaters, the bigger the delay. This is not a problem with trained hams that meet and discuss operational procedures. They are trained on what to expect.
Now get a bunch of newbies with a fresh GMRS license and a $25 radio and you will hear a ton of partial transmissions, people stepping on each other and requests to try again.
I spent 8 years in NATO (Germany and Italy) and just making a simple phone call across the Atlantic was an issue because of the delay. Even though we knew that there was a delay, it was still difficult to time your words without stepping on each other.

People need to think about the delay that exists in linking repeaters. The more repeaters, the bigger the delay. This is not a problem with trained hams that meet and discuss operational procedures. They are trained on what to expect.
Now get a bunch of newbies with a fresh GMRS license and a $25 radio and you will hear a ton of partial transmissions, people stepping on each other and requests to try again.
I spent 8 years in NATO (Germany and Italy) and just making a simple phone call across the Atlantic was an issue because of the delay. Even though we knew that there was a delay, it was still difficult to time your words without stepping on each other.

People need to think about the delay that exists in linking repeaters. The more repeaters, the bigger the delay. This is not a problem with trained hams that meet and discuss operational procedures. They are trained on what to expect.
Now get a bunch of newbies with a fresh GMRS license and a $25 radio and you will hear a ton of partial transmissions, people stepping on each other and requests to try again.
I spent 8 years in NATO (Germany and Italy) and just making a simple phone call across the Atlantic was an issue because of the delay. Even though we knew that there was a delay, it was still difficult to time your words without stepping on each other.

I suspect your receiver is listening on both channels (18 and 26).  If it’s a dual VFO receiver the two VFO’s are sequentially polled at a brisk rate. If your radio is on 18 when the signal is detected it identifies the signal as being on 18.  If it’s on the other VFO at the time it identifies it as 26, but in reality unless you know two different transmitters use different tones or transmit signals with different characteristics, like a Roger beep on one or ANI on one, it’s probably not possible to distinguish. 

And here's my apology to NOAA (if you are out there) 😀

Man that is a great find! And this a helpful group. Thank you all.

Turns out that my setting is -2. Mystery solved!

Man that is a great find! And this a helpful group. Thank you all.

On the Airspy groups.io, there’s a post that includes the following advice:
DO NOT use the local NOAA transmitter. While it may be on frequency, it could be off frequency by several kHz.

DO NOT use the local FM Broadcast rock station transmitter. The frequency will deviate far off frequency. A talk station might be usable if you can hit it during a "silent period", but they are overall not recommended. There are better alternatives.
https://groups.io/g/airspy/topic/69841361
 

FYI, found this YouTube video explaining how to set the ppm value...
 

In Windows, you can either do the three key chord shift-window-s keys to bring up the snipping tool or you can use alt-prtscr or ctrl-keys.

I doesn't really matter what software you use, you have to calibrate the SDR to the software unless you have a really high end dongle with a crystal oscillator and clock onboard.

On one watt for a few seconds at a time you aren't going to hurt the radio.
Windows Clipboard is your friend

I have two SDRs based on different chip-sets and they both center at +257Hz. Same software though, so that might be a factor.

You may already know this but here goes:
A cheap SDR will give you the ability to see what's out there on HF, VHF, UHF, slow scan TV, track satellites, listen to the space station etc. Additionally, you can listen to international shortwave broadcasts, pirate and spy stations. Listening to active NETS is super easy. -There is a lot more but it's TLDR.
You can program in all of the active frequencies within your antennas reach and use a scanner plug-in to monitor traffic.
People get into the radio hobby for different reasons. I personally like to listen mostly.
I humbly advise that if you want to be a HAM, check the radio bands chart and then use the cheap SDR to monitor the allowed bands that you are shooting for. This will give you a realistic idea of what is going on out there and help you decide if you would like to spend time and $$ to get in on it.

You may already know this but here goes:
A cheap SDR will give you the ability to see what's out there on HF, VHF, UHF, slow scan TV, track satellites, listen to the space station etc. Additionally, you can listen to international shortwave broadcasts, pirate and spy stations. Listening to active NETS is super easy. -There is a lot more but it's TLDR.
You can program in all of the active frequencies within your antennas reach and use a scanner plug-in to monitor traffic.
People get into the radio hobby for different reasons. I personally like to listen mostly.
I humbly advise that if you want to be a HAM, check the radio bands chart and then use the cheap SDR to monitor the allowed bands that you are shooting for. This will give you a realistic idea of what is going on out there and help you decide if you would like to spend time and $$ to get in on it.