[Privacy Codes with Repeater Channels? (San Francisco)]

One last point. Your radio cannot input a different pl tone for tx, and rx. This is just one of the shortfalls of the Mxt, line of radios.

[Quick Repeater Question.]

Hi,

"Log in required" means you must log in to that page of MY GMRS.COM. (seperate log in)

 

"Open" means anyone can use the repeater without prior permission from the owner.

 

Hope this helps.

 

Keith T

[Baofeng UV-50X3]

Ok, to clarify my original request. A GMRS radio, with channels 15 - 22 simplex and duplex (repeater capable). Wide band, above 25 watt on tx.

With the ability to set any tone or no tone on tx and rx.

Still at $ 150 .

[Baofeng UV-50X3]

Recognizing my desire to be 100% legal and managing to partially supress that desire, what radios would meet my "list" accepting the part 95 cert.?

[Baofeng UV-50X3]

Wow, I guess i'm stupid. I do not understand why a China or any other place cannot build and get certified a radio with the following.(pay attention Midland):

 

1. Wide band channels 15 - 22 simplex and duplex.

 

2. 40 t0 50 watt tx.

 

3. Ability to set seperate pl tones for tx, rx, including no tone.

 

4. Retail at $150 us dollars.

 

Hey, this is a good list so far. What have I missed?

[Baofeng UV-50X3]

Ian, you need to be careful believing what Btech says, even in print. Best to see if its listed with FCC as part 90 accepted.

 

Keith T

[Help Improving Simplex Range Needed]

I have 2 Midland MXT radios, (275 & 400). I belive the reason that Midland MXT radios score high on GMRS mobile reviews is there are few, if any other FCC type 95 mobiles out there.

[SWR AND OR POWER METER]

I have a problem spending more money on a test meter than on the radio/antenna that Im testing. I use a MFJ874. Its not junk but not the best either. I have several meters I bought for CB, but they dont work above 140 Mhz.

[Why are so many repeaters private?]

All gmrs repeaters are private. They operate at the sole discretion of the owner.

[Programming your own radios, and front panel programming...]

Hmmmmmm,

Common sense is an Uncommon thing.

[New and extremely confused Simplex/Repeaters]

Josh, just make sure the screen does not say rp in front of the channel number, 15 - 22, and you will be in simplex mode just like the GTX1000 and will be able to talk between them,

[New and extremely confused Simplex/Repeaters]

Josh, one point, all radios receive on channels 15 thru 22, 462.xxx.

In repeater mode radios transmitt on 467.xxx but still receive on 462.xxx.( duplex )

The repeater is opposite, receiving on 467.xxx and transmitting on 462.xxx.

Your XMT400 has 2 sets of channels. One simplex, one duplex.

This is seperate from 467.xxx FRS channels 8 thru 14.

[New and extremely confused Simplex/Repeaters]

With the MXT400 the offset is built in. Page 22 in your manual describes activating the repeater function. This only has to be done once, not for each repeater channel. After activation, scroll slowly thru channel 15 thru 22, the radio will then start over at rp15 thru rp22.

[New and extremely confused Simplex/Repeaters]

Hi Josh, The MXT400 is repeater capable. (Lots of opinions about this radio, read appropriate forums.) The GTX1000 is simplex only. You can use channels 15 thru 22 in simplex mode with either radio. Make sure the MXT400 is showing the channel number without an "r" on the display (following the channel number )

[Hands Free Laws]

Hi Bud, Every state is different. I would Google "Hands free laws for (every state you drive in)"

Example, WA state specifically exempts CB radios and ham radios. OR state allows usage of radios when used on the job (exempts ham radios).

[Socal GMRS]

Hi Jones, Thank you, it all helps.

[New to GMRS.]

Hi Harold, Welcome to the forum.

[Programming your own radios, and front panel programming...]

Hi, It would appear that the FCC is a force of nature. By that I mean that it will follow the path of least resistance. It will comply with what ever makes the problem go away.

[New License Holder]

Hi, welcome to the forum.

Keith T.

[Phasing Antennas]

Hi Taco6513,

The only benifit of stacking your antennas, considering the line of sight characteristics of the frequency, would be area saturation. A 3 element yagi would be simpler and more effective.

[Flaggers heard using FRS]

Hi Steve, As long as you are using a FRS radio, including the GMRS / FRS combination radios that were re classified last year to FRS, you do not need a license and you can use them. If you take your own GMRS radio (not a bubble pack )to work, you would legally have to use your call sign.

At that point, everyone with a beef about your company's use of this channel would be looking for you.

Not worth it.

 

Oh, Welcome to GMRS.

 

Keith T.

[Socal GMRS]

Thank you, "recieve frequency " brings it together.

[Socal GMRS]

Question: Amature radio offsets for repeaters are designated either as a + or a -, with a standard amount of offset for that frequency. The + or - is what direction from the transmit frequency of the radio?

 

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[Simplex communications on Repeater Input frequencies???]

I was confused about "fixed" stations before this. Also about the usage of the 467mHz repeater frequencies. Wow, its amazing how just a little bit more knowledge can create a total absence of comprehension.

[New to GMRS]

Hi, I can address the problem with the Midland MXT 100. This radio is simplex only. It is not repeater capable, which is why the repeater input frequencies are not mentioned in your manual.