And you base this on?? How many have you actually touched/used/tested? I have had 3, and although not the fastest, they were very accurate.
Also, still waiting for your response on those two or three other threads asking for more information to back-up your r&tarded claims and opinions.
There is nothing 'wrong' with this radio, but it is very fiddly and has a lot of options/knobs/dials/bells, and whistles.. If you like that stuff, you'll love this radio.
My experience has been fine, but I prefer a less complex radio.
I am embarrassed to admit that I too owned a set, circa ~1975.. We would attach a long-wire to the antenna and talk with CB'rs... I then moved up to CB radios (plural) before taking a break for 40 years and then getting a GMRS radio..
Find/identify the correct repeater channel (NOT the regular channel).
Find the transmit (TX) tone required to activate the repeater (MyGMRS is a good source)
Do not worry about the receive (RX) tone for now as it is optional and will only confuckulate things
Put your radio on the correct repeater channel mentioned in the first step
Go into the menu and enter the TX tone mentioned in step 2
Save the change you just made.
Push the talk-trigger and enjoy the repeater
If you are confuckulated by any particular step, tell us which one it is and maybe we can help.
It is likely this is a Windows/Driver issue with the cable and has nothing to do with the software or the radio.. What version of Windows are you using?
Really? do you really think that if he can't figure out how to program a repeater that he figured out how to "open" it? Seriously dude, know your audience....
Find/identify the correct repeater channel (NOT the regular channel).
Find the transmit (TX) tone required to activate the repeater (MyGMRS is a good source)
Do not worry about the receive (RX) tone for now as it is optional and will only confuckulate things
Put your radio on the correct repeater channel mentioned in the first step
Go into the menu and enter the TX tone mentioned in step 2 (note, you may have to read the manual for this part)
Save the change you just made.
Push the talk-trigger and enjoy the repeater
The easy answer:
OUTPUT always starts with 462
INPUT always starts with 467
Everything after the . is always the same.
Example: Output of 462.575 would have an input of 467.575
Also a big difference between petn exploding and a lithium battery 'erupting'.. You dont want either in your pocket when it happens but the petn has more punch whereas the lithium has less punch but more heat/flame.
YES! and the FCC has really been cracking-down and issuing more fines lately. If you want to talk that far you should get a H.A.M. license, but if you are willing to take the risk of a major fine, go for it.