WRDJ205

I just did a similar mapping a couple days ago. I don’t recall having to put in either the TX or RX frequencies. I think I just went to the appropriate repeater channel (23-30), put in the tone, and it was GTG. I’m not at my laptop right now but I can check later tonight or tomorrow morning.

Sorry to resurrect an old thread, but I'm trying to program a UV-5R with the same channels (frequencies) that I have used successfully on the GM-5RH using Chirp. I copied and pasted the same repeater info from the chirp file for the GM-5RH into a new file for the UV-5R. I only shifted the channels down to 51-73 on the UV-5R. I am able to communicate between the two radios on GMRS frequencies via Simplex but i'm not able to link to the repeater. As mentioned, i have used the same repeater from the same location using the GM-5RH and the same frequency/tone combinations all inside of Chirp. I'm at a loss as to why the UV-5R can't get to the repeater. Does the actual channels make a difference (even if the frequencies are correct)? WRDJ205

The pic is from Radioodity…

I believe you hold down the monitor button when you turn it on. It was in the radioodity folder next to the directions to download.

I almost wrote that the UV-5G Plus was not on chirp but it is listed under Baofeng/Podung. I can confirm that the GM-5RH is on chirp. I’m curious, like you, if they’re the same radio.

Looks good!

Would a “ghost” style antenna be noticed? Only about 3” tall. On top of a RV bay it would be pretty hard to see.

@WRXB215Did that help with the programming?

If only looking at one repeater, it really isn’t tough to do manually. Take your time and give it a try. You can always change it back. Good luck and try it.

Sorry for the sideways picture…

I just programmed my GM-15 Pros today. I had the Baofeng usb cord. I downloaded the GM-30 software from the Radiooddity website. Using a win11 laptop I did not have any issues. I did check the firmware and saw that it was a later version than they had in the example at Radiooddity. My only complaint is that I couldn’t find the option to keep it in single display mode but that was an easy manual fix. With the software I was able to give each of the two radios a name so that I know which use which.

Amazon. They had a variety of different configurations. Had to be careful bc I almost got the wrong one (it was a different converted output voltage).

It’s an 18”. I don’t have a SWR meter to check. But, that might be the culprit. I’ll run the same test next weekend with the Midland Ghost designed for GMRS I suppose for comparison.

Driving thru my small city today I was testing out the reach of simplex comms btwn a GM-5RH with long rubber duck with me in the car and a GM15Pro with similar antenna at my house with a family member. This wasn’t a formal test but I wanted to know if I could use simplex to talk from my house to the elementary school. Lots of trees and houses in between but relatively flat ground. I switched to a mag base dualband antenna (not specifically tuned for GMRS). At about 1 mile, the transmission was inaudible with the dual band BUT very clear using the rubber duck. This was unexpected as I would have thought even with the dual band not specifically tuned for GMRS it would have been better than the rubber duck. In the end, we were able to get about 1.75mi using the flexible antennas on both HTs in an urban environment. Was I wrong expecting better distance using the mag base mobile (even if it was dual band, 2m and 70cm) as compared to the rubber duck?

I suggest that you watch some YouTube videos on GMRS radios to get an idea of the basic concepts. From there, you can ask questions on this forum. Many of us have that same radio. It’s not hard to program repeaters directly on the radio without having the cable and programming software. Lastly, don’t be worried about pressing the wrong buttons. It can probably be fixed with a little help or investigation.

Slow start into GMRS last year with (2) Baofeng GM-15 pro. Recently got a Xuoxun KG-XS20G with a Midland MXTA25. Also, received a Baofeng GM-5RH. just getting into using programming software to set channels/frequencies.

Anyone else ever tried this? I bought the transformer for Ryobi 18v system but all the major tool suppliers are available. Used the suppled connector to hook the transformer to the battery adapter and installed power pole connections downstream. For testing purposes I hooked it up to a Wouxun KG-XS20G. The supplied power was 12.5V after the step down. The radio needs 13.8v +/- 15% so should be within range. Per the power meter, in RX the radio pulled about 0.2A and TX it was under 5A. Transmission was fine and did not seem to cause any issues. Left in standby for several hours and transmitted with fellow radio enthusiasts for 5-10 min. I will do more testing but it looks like this might be another acceptable power source. Thoughts?

Thanks! That’s what I wanted to know.

I was recently gifted a Baofeng GM-5RH. I’ve looked all thru the webs and can’t find a straight answer. Is the manual for this radio similar too or the same as the UV-5G Plus? Is the programming software on Chirp? Thanks WRDJ205

Another NOOB question, what’s different with Nodes vs Hubs? A different repeater owner gave me a list of nodes? Does that need to be programmed or is that just telling me what is linked to that particular repeater?

I still debating on if I use the case as a transport medium or if I put in partitions and make it more customized. Right now everything fits snuggly and doesn’t bounce around. I never planned to operate in on the box. I may even have room for my handhelds. Still need to figure out the various power config pigtails I want to include. i’m using a midland mxta25 ghost antenna. Didn’t have a chance to test range yet but hope to this weekend.

Still working on it but getting the pieces and parts together. Going to program repeater frequencies this weekend and see how it goes. I’m getting 12.5v from the power bank. Definitely enough to power it for RX and TX. Not sure if it’s impacting the radio transmitter power though.

I guess I need to research more on how the hubs work. I requested access to a couple of repeaters in the area and the owner mentioned that there were 3 that were linked in a hub in the area. Can someone explain the basics of hub use? If I'm on one repeater, does it transmit to the other repeaters without me changing the channel/frequency via internet? And, if someone responds to the other repeater, does it come back to me on the repeater i was originally using? Thanks. WRDJ205

I plan to make a mobile box that I could keep most of the parts and pieces in to make it easier to grab and go. In that box I was going to have a LiPO4 battery for some on-board power. To monitor the draw I bought a pretty nice watt meter. Unfortunately it only came with power poles. Guess I’ll have to either cut them off or make some adapters.

Yea, I saw some of the reviews for the copies. I’d prob be more likely to go the power pole route I didn’t need another crimping tool.