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Well, I'm one of those that had to pass three tests to get my license and I'm not on a pedestal looking down on anyone. And that first bunch of hams that I met didn't know I was active on CB either. They were just a bunch of douches, which is why I didn't hang around their club much longer after I found out their true colors.

The group of guys that I met on air on CB, and in real life, were a lot more welcoming to me than the group I met on air when I first got my ham license. We had more fun than the hams at that time too.

Oh, so "exactly nobody in the US uses FM CB" was just an exaggeration. I get it. But again, there's three users around here that I know of. What's your handle? I'll tell them to give a call out to you if they are ever in your area.

How did you come about with this determination? Do you have a FM CB radio and monitor it for others operating in the FM mode? If so, then you would be someone using FM CB. Or did you conduct a survey and have the results published somewhere? I genuinely would like to know how you came to your conclusion because I know of three people who have a Cobra 25ltd in their dump trucks.

I think you are giving too much credit to these "peaceful protesters" there in LA. Of course their phones are on. How else are they going to live stream their peaceful protest on Facebook or TikTok? I wouldn't be surprised if they were actually using the Zello app though. It was in heavy use during the Jan. 6 event in DC. After that, Zello removed the search option for finding channels. But if you know the channel name, or if someone is sharing the QR code there on the ground, it's easy for several thousands to be added to a channel.

Thanks!

Where did you find this information? Only asking because I didn't see anything on their blog mentioning it. Thanks.

https://zello.com/downloads/desktop/ I can't download it right now on the work PC but I don't know if that download is for the free version or a paid version.

Congratulations.

TLDR. The simple answer to the question is: "It depends".

Nice clean install. Looks good!

I prefer beignets.

Maybe the repeater owner passed away and no one surviving knows anything about this site?

I guess you can tell what was on my mind while typing that. It's been fixed.

There is no requirement that a GMRS repeater owner list their repeater information here on this website, or any other website. Why get fixated on finding out information that that repeater owner has not made public? Who cares??? What if the owner only puts it on the air when he knows that he will need to use it himself to communicate with those he has already shared the information with? I agree with @OffRoaderX, go outside and get some fresh air and sunshine. I would also recommend touching some grass as well. Just don't bring your radio with you!

Or unless you request a new sequentially assigned callsign.

So did mine. Because I didn't request a new callsign.

I cannot help you with your specific issue with your radio. The only advice I can offer is to purchase another set of radios. As if any of us here actually need a reason to buy more radios.

In the rare times that my wife makes a comment about my recent radio purchase, I remind her that my purchase requires pennies a day to enjoy while her dog is a lot more expensive. That usually shuts down the conversation.

Sarcasm is hard to come across in text, but I thought the laughing emoji at the end of my sentence was enough to signify that I wasn't serious with my statement. Maybe the admin team can create a sarcasm specific font to use???

You have to complete the NCVEC form 605 and on that form, there's a box to check if you want to change your callsign systematically. If checked, you will automatically be assigned a new callsign when your upgrade is processed by the FCC. So it kind of is automatic if you request it. Until then, you can use your current callsign/AE and operate with your new frequency privileges. Also, you don't need to pass ANY exam in order to request a new systematically assigned callsign. You could submit form 605 to a VEC or submit the request online through the FCC license manager site.

Maybe send another message to the repeater owner asking for your request for access be cancelled.

Go for the extra license. Doesn't give you much more other than not having to worry about what portion of the bands you are in and bragging rights, but why not?