I removed myself from this Project as state manager. As did another operator I know, who took my place after I removed myself.
I have serious concerns about the Project and it's purpose. I'm still on the map, but am no longer going to be a part of this Project.
Personally myself, I wouldn't purchase anything from Midland. They are extremely over priced for what you get.
And they aren't made in the USA like a lot people think. Their corporate offices are USA based.
These Retevis Repeaters are very good repeaters. I know someone who has one. And they work great. https://www.amazon.com/Retevis-High-Power-Waterproof-Compatible-Raspberry/dp/B0F1G2FC7T/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3PZNSCDQMFT4G&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.qQOrfy8cya8yi3axaBetbOyn7Rg2OyTRuhHxuEx-hQ1bKVW6YbY1zBKGbH1pCDznwY3ROXI3PVudDzYxTwoQdQfL1rlQWTu5A2JyOV1bRogybYYC8MLuw_rxVYjL1Z5o8rX-2ZgBWuuimIVHGCg4DwcIHssifO3AyQP8Ao0i765XsGtCJJ2Agk0mtCcRItiwqBrE2FSaFeYvlV5cl9RJnzc9Tlj9tRotctdMvpvNnYI.staH3_Xbm7xFci42og6SCBxdTsGKDHPav1KQvHQBAEU&dib_tag=se&keywords=retevis+repeater+rt97l&qid=1762089733&sprefix=retevis+re%2Caps%2C417&sr=8-1
Yeah I know. I use just surprised that they were doing that. Haven't heard that before. But it's also a business, under rules It could be legal.
Usually they are located in another frequency range.
No Windows is not free. You are paying for it, when you buy a computer, or your are paying for it to install on a computer you build. Been there and done that, I know.