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The new fangled radios are all computers now.  And just as any computer might need the occasional reboot so do radios.  Having to do the reset is just a step farther.  I had to do it on one of my Wouxun radios that was acting weird.  Fixed it up and I just hooked it up to the computer and reflashed my channels back into it.  5 minutes and done.
But this would be a serious problem if it was an emergency.  Good old fashion radio guts with no computer can have an advantage sometimes.  Same goes with automobiles.

Just because it looks like it, doesn't mean it is.  But in this case I think the cat squished the roof.

The new fangled radios are all computers now.  And just as any computer might need the occasional reboot so do radios.  Having to do the reset is just a step farther.  I had to do it on one of my Wouxun radios that was acting weird.  Fixed it up and I just hooked it up to the computer and reflashed my channels back into it.  5 minutes and done.
But this would be a serious problem if it was an emergency.  Good old fashion radio guts with no computer can have an advantage sometimes.  Same goes with automobiles.

Just because it looks like it, doesn't mean it is.  But in this case I think the cat squished the roof.

Just because it looks like it, doesn't mean it is.  But in this case I think the cat squished the roof.

Happened a couple days ago. 

I had an Uncle who was an Admiral in the Navy out of Groton.  Passed away and only my Aunt is survived.  No one in Rhode Island that I know of LOL

Ya, thanks for the offer.  Up in CT so kinda far to travel.  But maybe I'll get sick of working up and take a couple days off and go visiting.  Got people as far down as Florida and Texas I'd like to meet up with some day to make the imaginary internet friend real friends.

No, directly from Btech.  I ordered the repeater from them.  They decided the duplexer was troublesome and sent me a new one already tuned to the GMRS spectrum.  I removed the old and installed the new.  I still have the old one, they didn't want it back.

I have the Btech RT50 and it has a full spectrum GMRS duplexer.  It says it's rated at .25µV at 12dB SINAD.  Can't say I can prove it but it seems to receive well for the antenna and it's height.
 
This is the replacement duplexer they sent me.  The originals sensitivity was much worse than the replacement.  Tuned full band.

All I got was a card and love from my family.🥰

All I got was a card and love from my family.🥰

I would say a 2 way radio is harder to find than a cellphone is.  You can ping a cell phone at will with the proper equipment and have it give it's position away.  You can't do that with a normal 2 way radio.

Just program them in groups.  1-100 is GMRS and 101-200 is MURS or whatever.
 
That way you don't need to remember a weird channel number.  Always starts from 1 and goes to 100.  Just ignore the 100 on the MURS.

Just program them in groups.  1-100 is GMRS and 101-200 is MURS or whatever.
 
That way you don't need to remember a weird channel number.  Always starts from 1 and goes to 100.  Just ignore the 100 on the MURS.

If you leave it at home you have an alibi also.  I was home, check my ping...

Probably why an EMP bag will let high frequencies through at strong signal levels.  The bags are designed for a dc generated pulse.

That would be a full violation of the eff sea seas rules/regulations.  I can't imagine those breaking the law would decide to use these frequencies illegally and for illicit purposes.  They should have their licenses takes away.  As soon as you here them ID themselves you should write it down and report them.
 
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I've had them say to me well I had to pass a test and endure ongoing education.  Well big whoop.  I had to learn my trade 100% on my own without help from a myriad of teachers and employers.  School of hard knocks as it's known.
I'm sure they'd have a harder time with my profession then I'd have with theirs.  Love it when they say carpenters are a dime a dozen.  Ya, crappy ones maybe.

That's only 4 paragraphs... 😄

That's only 4 paragraphs... 😄

If you leave it at home you have an alibi also.  I was home, check my ping...

That would be a full violation of the eff sea seas rules/regulations.  I can't imagine those breaking the law would decide to use these frequencies illegally and for illicit purposes.  They should have their licenses takes away.  As soon as you here them ID themselves you should write it down and report them.
 
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if you put your phone on airplane mode will the cell tower be able to ping your phone
Yes, a cell tower can still ping a phone even when it's in airplane mode. Airplane mode primarily disables cellular radio for calls, texts, and data, but it doesn't stop the phone from periodically checking in with nearby networks. This "pinging" can still allow for tracking or monitoring.
Here's why: Airplane mode is a phone setting, not a network setting: Airplane mode affects the phone's ability to communicate, but it doesn't prevent the network from detecting the phone. Periodic pings: Even in airplane mode, the phone may still periodically check in with cell towers to maintain its registration with the network. GPS and location services: Airplane mode doesn't turn off GPS, which can still be used for tracking. Therefore, while airplane mode can help prevent direct calls, texts, and data usage, it's not a foolproof method to avoid being tracked or monitored by networks.