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Here is a bit of audio from the testing on 8/29/25. BOBGMRSRADIORANGETESTS(EDITED).mp3.e56741ddf04e15cbf25a7008b3a045de.mp3

We had a great test and tune session on August 29, 2025 to find out more about test and tune dates attend a net on Thursdays at 7:30 pm. We logged locations where you can reach the repeater. We started around 9 am and it lasted till late afternoon. Thank you to WRMA779 and WRCY622 for your attendance in helping out. We where able to get some great information on the repeaters strengths. We reached downtown ST Charles from the top of the parking garage at St Josephs Hospital. Busch wildlife at lake 2, all along Hwy 94 and a lot of Hwy k. We used multiple radios from HT's to mobile setup and base units, antenna types as well. We had a good time doing it and look forward to the next. Until next time 73's WSHD977 clear.

NEWS in the GMRS world: Source: National Communications Magazine Article: Petition from GMRS operators in the D.C. area for the use of unused low band frequencies. A group has filed a petition with the FCC for unused low-band channels in the 30-50MHz bands. National Capitol Communications also known as Mid Atlantic REACT in Washington DC. Michael C. Trahos GMRS call sign KAB7046 and ham operator KB4PGC. Asking reason: The need for longer-range, publicly accessible communions tool in case of severe natural disasters. The frequency targeted: Old cordless telephone channels 46 to 49MHz. According to NCC's analysis, 10 channel pairs 16-25 have no active FCC license and could be repurposed for GMRS repeater operations supporting both simplex and duplex communication up to 100 watts. Low powered baby monitors and walkie talkie channels 49.83 to 49.89 MHz. NCC proposes allocating these five channels for unlicensed 2-watt FRS use. Abandoned VHF paging freqs. 35 and 43 MHz. Previously they were used by commercial paging services. NCC recommends reallocating seven of these freqs. To GMRS, with the potential for 300-watt repeater operations and a 8-MHz separation for enhanced range. The petition argues that these VHF low band channels offer propagation characteristics that far exceed the range of today's UHF FRS and GMRS radios.

Test & Tune If any members would like to do some research with their equipment whether it’s long range simplex, short range simplex, repeater hot spots, test something new or breaking out the HT’s for a good range check or which antenna works the best etc. Also, If anyone would like to add a time and day, just have your date and times ready, message me here in MyGMRS.com or get on the repeater contact WSHD977 and I'll take it from there.

TOOOO FUNNY! I know right but here we are. We wouldn't do it if we didn't like it.

We are happy to announce we will be having a monthly test & tune day. This will help provide a platform for members to test radios, antennas, locations and things one needs to better further their knowledge of their GMRS radio operations. We hope once a month isn't enough and test & tunes will become the GMRS get out and find out days/weekends. More to come. Contact me if anyone has a day they might be testing. WSHD977 - Bob

St Charles 575 has moved its club net to Thursday nights at 7:30, the next meeting is on 7/24/2025. Sorry for any confusion and hope to hear from everyone this Thursday. Check us out

What's on your mind?

It seems my access to creating a club is gone LOL. I have everything ready to go and is gone, all gone LOL Any help is appreciated thanks. Sorry to sound like a broken record.

Thank you so much for your time.

Thank you, I'm wanting to start a club for the St Charles Co. Missouri GMRS'ers. Again thank you for your time Steve.

I too have the same issue, showing premium on MyGMRS.com but not on MyGMRS.com Forums. Do you need it on forms to start a club?

Looks great!

Height is might!

I use the DB20-G and love it ease, I can take it with me either in my work van or my wife's Tahoe, just plug it in the cig lighter, pop up the mag mount and go and color screen it sweet. Its a great radio for the price and performance.

I picked up a DB20-G from Radioddity a few weeks ago and was lost with the keys, menu etc.. Once I brought it in the radio room and set it up I found it is easy to us. The CHIRP programing is way easer to add channels and name them than trying to do it thu the radio keys. But other than that its seems to be a solid radio. I'm about 10 miles from my closest repeater and I'm able to reach it using a mobile antenna on a 8" pole. For my first GMRS radio I'm very happy with it.

It like this, 99% of the time the person/s who rob homes already knows your routine. They are not following you on your trip waiting for your callsign. Like most everyone has said have a security systems, dog/s, light on a timer, home sitter etc.. I wouldn't worry about ones callsign to be something a burglar is waiting for to rob your home.

Welcome

Are you still active on St. Charles/575? I have just received my GMRS license and live in ST Peters by 70 & Mid Rivers.