[NEW Android and iOS App Beta Release]

On 6/20/2023 at 2:37 PM, rdunajewski said:

Big news in the myGMRS world: we have beta versions of a brand-new iOS and Android app ready for users to test!

Android Users

On your Android device, go to the Google Play Store and search for myGMRS or click here. Install the current app version (1.3.0), which is the older version.

Once you've installed the app, you will see a Join the Beta section on the Google Play Store listing for myGMRS. Join the beta test by tapping Join and wait a few minutes. You will then see a new app update available that will install the 2.0.0 Beta version to your device.

iOS Users

Use the following link to join the public TestFlight beta for myGMRS: https://testflight.apple.com/join/ZrWc4Dkm

 

We're eager for feedback on these apps, as we've been working diligently on creating a unified modern app experience that will allow us to add features more easily in the future. You can share your feedback in this thread.

Need to figure how to accept new users for repeaters on the app because apparently you can’t currently 

[NEW Android and iOS App Beta Release]

All great on the app but one thing don’t see where you get requests or able to approve someone to use it 

[Repeater requests, but no reply]

Some owners have there repeaters listed but you may also take in considering that the repeater owner may not check mygmrs much either or even so the repeater may be a old listing also .....I am also sitting on two that never responded 

[Are GMRS repeaters required to identify every 15 minutes?]

People on the repeater are required to id not the repeater itself 

[Use of repeaters]

Always give 4 seconds between conversations to let the repeater drop out .......Importation to keep it clean and if warned back off and listen ....As a repeater owner that applies to most .

[Repeater question]

Hi,  new member here also, I've programmed a couple repeaters near me that show TX and RX tones are needed however, the only way I could open/connect with one was to remove the RX tone. (Could hear the squelch(?) response from the repeater)  Why is this? Does the RX tone mute the repeater response.
 
Thanks
 

Sometimes owners put tones on both ends do to interference from other repeaters local or distance repeaters on the same frequencies if it’s listed to put a receive tone in and tx that will be the only way to get into the repeater or hear the repeater….I do not have a receiving tone on this one so others can hear it on the frequency as far as transmit it is toned .Referring to mygmrs is your best tool


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[Repeater question]

Anytime


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[Repeater question]

Kazzon is dead Lemon creek doesn’t respond Brooklyn probably will and mine you can either get on via zello or request through mygmrs


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[Decent Cheap SWR Meter?]

If your gonna get a meter go for a surecom 102


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[Call signs]

Well they gotta do something soon the bubble packs are annoying period

 

 

KeasbeyNj700

Darrin K (WRCU244) owner/operator

KeasbeyNj700gmrs.com

[Call signs]

What the fcc really needs to do is work for real ! and do the right thing and separate the frequencies and give us a little more to work with plus some dmr channels family radio service needs to be separate from gmrs period

 

 

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[Call signs]

I'm hearing some folks using just the last 3 digits of their call signs to call a friend in order to start a conversation. They use their full call sign on clearing the channel. I have to assume they know each other pretty well.

 

Sometimes just times like that it makes sense if you have a group that gets together all the time yeah

 

 

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[Who needs a repeater when you have 500,000 watts?]

Mega power

 

 

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[Decent Cheap SWR Meter?]

Newbies may also start with Maxwell equations (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maxwell%27s_equations). Learning is good, right? It's like a dancing lesson offered by Lord!

 

Snark off: I still think that when somebody asks about "decent cheap SWR meter" the NanoVNA is a wrong answer. With all due respect to the NanoVNA and those who offered the advice.

 

 

As a repeater owner don’t think this is to hard to read with eyes

 

 

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[mygmrs]

At one point Rich had the apple logo up there for download then after the National network was in place it was gone and you could only download for android so kinda figured he gave it up so I remember the message sent out about it coming if he doesn’t have time he doesn’t just thought I ask

 

 

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[Decent Cheap SWR Meter?]

Look man not sure what planet your from but definitely not here ...have a great day

 

 

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[Decent Cheap SWR Meter?]

NanoVNA is nothing less than miraculous piece of equipment, but it has drawbacks. The biggest: it is extremely unfriendly for newbies. The second: it can't measure power. And the third: screen sucks, or you must use PC, that is also may not be convenient. True, you can't find better tool for $50. But you must know how to use it.

That’s why I said what I said that guy must be a doctor because as far as I know the man was looking to measure his power and swr ....Not try to figure out how to use it spend the money on the link I posted you will be at ease ....Had mine for a year now and leaves it in line works and tells the truth.

 

 

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[mygmrs]

No need for smart remarks was only asking have a great day

 

 

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[Decent Cheap SWR Meter?]

The doctor knows

 

 

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[Decent Cheap SWR Meter?]

Garbage.

 

Like AdmiralCochrane just said in the previous post: get a NanoVNA.

 

G.

 

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[mygmrs]

What happened to the idea of ios ? Guessing no one is making the app 

[Maximum Wattage?]

But. Buttttt I'm a ham I'm allowed 1500 watts......

not on gmrs your not 

[SWR Meter for GMRS]

https://www.ebay.com/itm/174286750309?_trkparms=ispr%3D1&amdata=enc%3AAQAFAAACMBaobrjLl8XobRIiIML1V4Imu%252Fn%252BzU5L90Z278x5ickkKQ3D59%252FksmrAqH9M4NgB38uttioVW7i9YtCw5uSIeRmE5RYGRd33JTKpUs4zGTzxXbV9Ei4GXcak1upVP1qux%252BNrbExv3G9QH5%252F47zqkXBOq7BmOIAzWqh3B%252Bqfxh9nz0UdduOUPPzp5GJktMbKFt1foKmcfy20mF63v%252B9aUF%252BE1asEbkMichGJD2g%252FBpyckXT5KWdmXGx58GzAigtlsJ9rELWJNTsdlYFVva6MyL53W%252BZ2XIXXyIQRbwGIGMXhjPPrGAiCTYf0HzXSXQlBn1jNee7JYx64nl46944TbAVJOoc5NwX3NVAdrrTnNCXd1GYneZ68pP5s1a%252FMgAx6MrQGB8CZWAEmaLW6MWIITl5xe%252BArMIBhQmKVrLzSsqXesKCfyDzq%252FcqJtnybSJPuIPhYE86Qe8dmfPsPrDtWhB1xLx3TaG%252FWm2TQM3zDpZIbhz571CcvYNl97%252BkC4ZvPUKu3z9q4EfpqEhZhOj6hk11s25GTMigi%252FPVMp%252F47KRB5Kz2SCWfMWSmV%252BQLLJZ73WhmJGFVKRmcNSbVTmvN%252BpCqfc%252Fdow3jgEasBWDCImMYvIt6vKVsmpIOLGovWB2X4O1mrMZnCYG54g6%252BlqAs3obtiGqPDYFXmzwPgNNei6LtZtXMrVNyUewjcpj9IfTnfl8er4yet6LNfc40iA4KBd8urj4%252BlPpyvnMNoaikxVbpPW%7Ccksum%3A17428675030977d0dcf2789f41d3b2bbd9eb97304afb%7Campid%3APL_CLK%7Cclp%3A3268220&chn=ps&norover=1&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-117182-37290-0&mkcid=2&itemid=174286750309&targetid=1068323856150&device=c&mktype=pla&googleloc=9004036&poi=&campaignid=10455978145&mkgroupid=104612009660&rlsatarget=aud-762207186714:pla-1068323856150&abcId=2146002&merchantid=101684054&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIkMzjlsrT7gIVPweICR2EnQD0EAQYAyABEgJqrPD_BwE

 

 

One of the best to use 

[Decent Cheap SWR Meter?]

Can anyone suggest a good cheap SWR meter that works well for GMRS frequencies?  I've got some antenna trouble shooting to do.

 

Thanks!

Get your self a surecom 102 https://www.ebay.com/itm/174286750309?_trkparms=ispr%3D1&amdata=enc%3AAQAFAAACMBaobrjLl8XobRIiIML1V4Imu%252Fn%252BzU5L90Z278x5ickkKQ3D59%252FksmrAqH9M4NgB38uttioVW7i9YtCw5uSIeRmE5RYGRd33JTKpUs4zGTzxXbV9Ei4GXcak1upVP1qux%252BNrbExv3G9QH5%252F47zqkXBOq7BmOIAzWqh3B%252Bqfxh9nz0UdduOUPPzp5GJktMbKFt1foKmcfy20mF63v%252B9aUF%252BE1asEbkMichGJD2g%252FBpyckXT5KWdmXGx58GzAigtlsJ9rELWJNTsdlYFVva6MyL53W%252BZ2XIXXyIQRbwGIGMXhjPPrGAiCTYf0HzXSXQlBn1jNee7JYx64nl46944TbAVJOoc5NwX3NVAdrrTnNCXd1GYneZ68pP5s1a%252FMgAx6MrQGB8CZWAEmaLW6MWIITl5xe%252BArMIBhQmKVrLzSsqXesKCfyDzq%252FcqJtnybSJPuIPhYE86Qe8dmfPsPrDtWhB1xLx3TaG%252FWm2TQM3zDpZIbhz571CcvYNl97%252BkC4ZvPUKu3z9q4EfpqEhZhOj6hk11s25GTMigi%252FPVMp%252F47KRB5Kz2SCWfMWSmV%252BQLLJZ73WhmJGFVKRmcNSbVTmvN%252BpCqfc%252Fdow3jgEasBWDCImMYvIt6vKVsmpIOLGovWB2X4O1mrMZnCYG54g6%252BlqAs3obtiGqPDYFXmzwPgNNei6LtZtXMrVNyUewjcpj9IfTnfl8er4yet6LNfc40iA4KBd8urj4%252BlPpyvnMNoaikxVbpPW%7Ccksum%3A17428675030977d0dcf2789f41d3b2bbd9eb97304afb%7Campid%3APL_CLK%7Cclp%3A3268220&chn=ps&norover=1&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-117182-37290-0&mkcid=2&itemid=174286750309&targetid=1068323856150&device=c&mktype=pla&googleloc=9004036&poi=&campaignid=10455978145&mkgroupid=104612009660&rlsatarget=aud-762207186714:pla-1068323856150&abcId=2146002&merchantid=101684054&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIkMzjlsrT7gIVPweICR2EnQD0EAQYAyABEgJqrPD_BwE

[Rollup Slim Jim antenna]

Can’t speak for vhf but on uhf I have and still is getting 10 miles or

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