Davichko5650

I didn't see where anything was updated either. Although it says on top it was changed 9-20-24. Normally there's a note where a change was effected. The link to previous version wasn't working either to look at that.

Astron 35 with updated digital amp/volt meter. 35 amp, up to 15 volts, run it normally around 13.6v. Powers my FT-450D and DB-20G.

Gotta go with that Don Ameche in Trading Places voice "turn the machines back on, Turn the machines back on!" Although actually not, maybe? I really don't have a (dead) horse in this race not being a repeater user of any regularity.

They didn't go the landline Fax machine method like Osama? One reason it was a lengthy hunt for that cat!

google was my friend!!! "On 17 September 2024, communication pagers used by Hezbollah members simultaneously exploded across Lebanon and Damascus, Syria. 16 people were confirmed killed: nine in Lebanon and seven in Syria. Reports say that more than 3,000 were injured. Wikipedia." gotta watch those LiFePO batteries I guess?

Sounds like a group from a Stephen King novel!

Way back my then Elmers taught me that a good signal report is not based on what you see on a meter, but what your ear holes hear or can't. Similar to my Army days, you either got a "read you 5 by 5, Lima Charlie" or a "say again, you are weak and unreadable" (one we used a lot when doing Electronic Countermeasures on ID Ten Tee's). Or, just go Contest Mode, where er'body gets a solid 59!

I've had mine for a couple months now. Moved it into the shack for Base use and installed a Retevis RA87 out in the mobile. I agree with the pros. As far as the Cons, I've not looked at the power output, but I've noticed better results mobile with the 40w (listed) power on the RA87. At home seems the DB20 is working just fine, power wise. Haven't found any issues using the Radioddity software, and I've found the radio is very easy to program on the unit itself. So far, very satisfied with the DB20 and the RA87 both.

Not in Mass. so can't speak specifics there. But if you jumped in between operators and did not get a reply, it might be that they are not interested in talking to other operators. A very common thing as GMRS being geared to family and friends communications, they may not be looking to talk to others outside their group. Pretty much my modus operandi as I use GMRS, simplex and repeaters, to call home or talk to a small circle of licensed friends and we're not looking to talk to others beside that.

What a lot are missing is the part of 97.1733 (a) (8) (8) Messages which are both conveyed by a wireline control link and transmitted by a GMRS station; The internet is chock full of wireline control links. So it's not the POTS or other networks, but this that is the main point they're following to disallow linking repeaters. The internet is hardly wireless, even in the age of wi-fi and 5G

Easy to spot "I've been a ham since..." "Back when I got my license you had to ..." "(insert unpopular ( to them ) FCC rule change here) is gonna be the death of the hobby". "That won't work, the modeling software says so" I have been a ham since 1992, when I got licensed you had to take a test, I think most every change the FCC did to part 97 actually grew the hobby, and my antennae can't read or use computers!

Never dealt with an HOA, never will!!! Good old inner city lots!

Well, given we've seen no enforcement action yet on the linked repeaters, I don't see they "attacked" GMRS per se; they clarified to their view of specific regulations, to some degree. CB has generally been ignored for enforcement other than in egregious cases of jamming or interference by operators. Amateur radio has been around longer than the other services, has a better record of self policing and coordinating, long standing agreements and participation with EmComms , etc.

Just saw on our local news that the U of M Gophers will have radios, one offensive player, one defensive for suchlike fun. I've not a clue what band they'd use. on air up until the 15 second mark on the playclock or ball is snapped.

If only there was a Xenu inspired YootOober that would put out a video about why cant I hear my friend.....