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Adding DMR channels is different from entering analogue. You need 5 things for a digital channel, your DMR ID; a talk group; zone; color code; and time slot. Groups such as Parrot should be also set as a PRIVATE call to avoid blasting the zone with your test message.

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Perhaps I could have stated that better. It reverses the transmit and receive repeater channels in the radio it is being used on.

Also known as Reverse as it reverses the transmit and receive frequencies on a repeater channel.

I would state you are clueless about TP Ethernet but that would just make the south end of a north bound donkey brilliant. I've only been around computers and computer-to-computer communications for more than 50 years. It's not connectors or cable that define networking, it's the signals present on those wires and connectors.

A lot of power supplies have an adjustment for the output voltage that ranges up to 15%. Does your supply have an adjustment? Post the model power supply and where it came from and we may be able to help you find an adjustment screw or give you better advice on what to do. I

The FL DOT was a big user of low band VHF but found the supply for new mobile radios dried up. Their last supplier, some 10-12 years ago, was Midland. Before that I believe it was GE and Vertex,

It makes a nicer stain.

Not needed for a personal radio service intended for local ccommunications

Takes 2 to play because of range/power.

Well, I thought about going RV but decided against it. What I considered a decent rig was just too expensive with the limited use I'd put to it. I was looking at all-around unit, diesel powered of at least 20 foot. To address your question though, I would do both. Ham radio can be fun even with just the V/UHF bands and many radios sold for either service can do both ham/GMRS.

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DMR IDs are only sent from/to whomever you contact. Most of the CPS requires an ID but the only purpose is to identify units on the same network.

You probably should use this coax from Gigaparts: ABR400-Ultra Flex 18ft RG8 Coax Jumper w/ PL259 Ends 25400F-PL-18 $72.95

I use this antenna when out and about with my tripod. Diamond Antenna X30A Dual-Band Base/Repeater Antenna and the radials provide the ground plane. https://www.amazon.com/Diamond-X30A-Dualband-Repeater-Connector/dp/B07MHRQLPZ/ref=sr_1_5?content-id=amzn1.sym.2e97d935-d5f5-4935-88bd-cb6d2a136d95%3Aamzn1.sym.2e97d935-d5f5-4935-88bd-cb6d2a136d95&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.9gr60MfiQ3rLkc-wuJNMNsh33FjzOsgb6_kDN23UovpO84RiADkVij7Md6Fv47tNcLcJNjp-c4i5G-4uo1hEL2b-bhsv6nco4SXPn2xhepbzgHC6VBbzgKt_ZYcFjVUZjo8tG_NymETIRSjyYYSjTFj6AIRvzv8ZPAjfLkMrF9KB-xE8FVHry9zLDv2J-uj3csGAdtdO7i1kL0mnVSxNI3d31Vzoj4ArC2kUyvEK200.daQJzEPpZIEL2NL220nwEeuxkzht5SriXV6_v_o6Z_I&dib_tag=se&keywords=diamond+antenna&pd_rd_r=3a490f52-44c2-4485-b72b-f7ce79001c9f&pd_rd_w=QoDRC&pd_rd_wg=tnwf7&qid=1754868332&sr=8-5