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3 hours ago, wrjc901 said:
WEll got a data cable, software, reprogrammed a few channels into it, and still nothing.
So its programmed for the Repeater. Maybe later if I build a new repeater it will become the 50w xmitter for it.
On the plus side, I have stuff to program the things so don't have to be as scared of them..
It does not like programming Wide Band, says that is illegal, when its not.
Crazy Motorola...I still have to check what cps versions I have
some of them you can fool into letting you have wideband by shutting off automatic time updates, and then setting the system date back to like...2005, though not so much for the evx539.
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35 minutes ago, Ian said:
They really don't want me to be able to download those files, though. I didn't buy them at Retevis.com, so I keep getting
shot in the dark, but did you try just signing up for an account?
i tried making one just now (never purchased anything direct from retevis), and it looks like it will let me download the files, though i cancelled the windows download dialog.
could it be some other browser issue preventing it?
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3 hours ago, Lscott said:
"No GMRS transmitter will be certified for use in the GMRS if it is equipped with the capabilities to operate in services that do not require equipment certification, such as the Amateur Radio Service."
That's rather confusing. I have my Part 95A FCC certified TK-3170 programmed with a bunch of Ham simplex and repeater frequencies in addition to GMRS stuff. Depending on how you interpret the above the radio may not be legally used on GMRS?
The way I understand it, they won't NOW certify it if it can be used on both gmrs & non certified bands. However, the older rules (when gmrs was in 95a), this was allowed, and some manufacturers did so; you have your Kenwood, I have my vertex, and some others have Motorola.
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so...one other tidbit i noticed when reading poking around 95e (https://www.law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/47/95.1761) is (c), which seems to imply 95e/90 dual certification is still POSSIBLE, but can't overlap with ham (being a non-certified service).
Quote(c) No GMRS transmitter will be certified for use in the GMRS if it is equipped with a frequency capability not listed in § 95.1763, unless such transmitter is also certified for use in another radio service for which the frequency is authorized and for which certification is also required. No GMRS transmitter will be certified for use in the GMRS if it is equipped with the capabilities to operate in services that do not require equipment certification, such as the Amateur Radio Service.
also found some interesting (good) suggestions on radioreference, for text to go into 95.1735, since that section is currently "reserved".
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2 hours ago, wrjc901 said:
Okay gave it a try.
Holding P1 does make it say Lock,
P2, P3 no descernable function turning on.
P4 makes every LED segment come on on the screen, then freezes, have to remove power to reset it.
So back to wondering if somehow it had all its memory wiped...
May look at getting a cable and try reprogramming it,
okay, the P1 thing makes it seem it's not the key lock you're running into; p4 sounds like a test sequence. I think you're on the right track on them having wiped the memory, and they just didn't program anything for those keys. (i have p3 & p4 as group up/down).
other than a lot of settings being in the menus, i don't think the learning curve is TOO steep, especially if you're familiar with something like chirp. It's also seemed fairly similar across the 3 versions of Vertex CPS I've used (the 4200 and the 924 both use the same CPS, the 539's and the P824 each have their own version, and the P824 CPS won't go on the same PC as the 924/4200). I don't have it open in front of me to say which item it is (I'm on the desktop, the programs are scattered between a stick PC and a laptop), but the help file has a section that covers the menu items, and it's actually reasonably helpful.
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I think it's probable it's either the key lock enabled (try pressing and holding the front panel keys one at a time and see if that resolves it) or someone goofed the programming and disabled the front panel keys (I want to say it's just a drop down in one of the screens)
If it comes to programming, Bluemax49ers cables have worked well for my vertex stuff, though he didn't have one available for my vx4200; you can get the software from him as well (All the vertex stuff I've seen was free).the cables are also pretty reasonably priced as well.
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i will second hard wiring it. both my 50x1 (rated for 50 watts on high) and the vertex (45 watts on high, if i remember right) both draw between 10 and 11 amps transmitting on high power, according to the meter on the PSU.
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3 hours ago, mbrun said:
Current and previous generation Midland radios do not support split tones, at least from the front panel. One model can support split if using software.Michael,
One minor correction: while the prior models did not support split tones, Midland appears to have updated the current mxt115 and 275 with split tone capabilities (and a usb-c port).
https://midlandusa.com/product/mxt115-micromobile-2-way-radio/
Edited to add: i'm tempted to grab one to have a free radio to throw in the better half's car. Talking her into a decent antenna is hard part so I might just go with the one it comes with to start with.
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31 minutes ago, DonErle said:
So, if I understand you correctly, the answer to the above question is yes.
If you are using a RX code, the person you want to hear has to use the same TX code.
I think the best analogy is to think of the RX tone as a gate, and the tx tone as the key. No tones is like leaving the gate wide open, anyone can come in. If you want to get in when the gate is locked (RX tone set), you have to bring the right key (tx tone).
If you want to hear everything on the frequency when working simplex, you can just use no codes on either rx or tx. (The gate is open, so no key needed).
Does that make it a little clearer?
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On 5/20/2021 at 10:27 AM, OldRadioGuy said:
If you are looking for something special like a right angle or shorty or whatever PCH cables is the mother load. They are also dirt cheap.
I used to go in the store and get BNC cables, USB, Power etc.. It's a handy place.
The quality seem OK on everything I've bought there.
Thanks for the tip on PCH..haven't picked up Ethernet cables in awhile, and more of the tabs have been breaking off (and I needed some longer ones anyway)..put an order in saturday, and they came in today....good prices too!
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1 hour ago, MacJack said:
I.. Me and my 12 yo grand daughter just got our Ham ticket this month. Loving our local club and social connection to learn from older guys playing with APRS and all the other stuff like connecting with ISS.
Congrats, Mac!
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i'm not sure what the setup is on the repeater sides, but there's a couple repeaters around 30 miles out from me, up on the hill NE of me at around 5000 ft; one GMRS, one UHF ham. 15 watts from the mxt115 into a browning double 5/8 wave gets into the GMRS one okay if i'm on the north end of town. on the other hand, 5 watts from a ham HT gets into the ham one pretty well from most areas of town. The GMRS one used to receive better, but had to move locations due to last years massive wildfires.
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1 hour ago, widnerkj said:
. I can't seem to find that 1/4 wave from Extreme's photo. All the ones I seem to find are way longer than 7".
Here's one that looks pretty similar: https://www.theantennafarm.com/catalog/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=191_192_196_213&products_id=4476
Here's another style: https://www.theantennafarm.com/catalog/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=191_192_196_213&products_id=796
Both list a height of 6", but no gain.
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24 minutes ago, Lscott said:
I’m just looking for something quick, easy and cheap to experiment with. The power isn’t an issue at VHF/UHF as much as antenna height. People work some of the LEO FM sats with an HT working into a small Yagi for example.
Fair point. I seriously consider grabbing one of those simplex repeater boxes, mainly for experimentation.
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I don't mess around off road too much anymore, but I've tagged trees a few times in parking lots and neighborhood with the browning 5/8 over 5/8 (around 30" tall) on a mag mount, and no issues. It does have a spring built in, and it's on a mag mount, which hasnt come off or moved. It is kind of an invitation to get hit sitting where it is, though (center of the roof).
I do also keep a little 1/4 wave in the glove compartment for low clearance situations like parking lots...I know Laird and some others make small flexible quarter waves, some with springs.
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40 minutes ago, Lscott said:
That's what I tried with my FT847. I used it in the satellite mode half duplex. The HT would TX to the base radio which x-banded to the local repeater. The HT would then RX the repeater's output directly. No issue with worrying about the ID requirement since I always went from the HT to the base so when I ID'd the base would of course be ID'd as well.
The part with the HT which has to operate split band, TX on one band then RX on the other. My big disappointment was the Kenwood TH-D74A. You can't program any of the memory channels that way. The TX and RX frequencies have to be on the same band. Since it does have two VFOs, RX sections, it can still be setup to sort of work that way but it's a lot more of a hassle. It's one of the reasons I still keep my ancient TH-G71A around and several CCR's. That radio is very easy to program for split band operation.
Yeah, I think my use case makes it easier being linked repeaters...all my HTs are UHF only except the baofengs, so I listen and transmit to the base on the UHF side, and the base transmits out on vhf. Been testing with a baofeng, but once I have it all set, I'll program the channels into the one of better radios.
On topic, it would seem like a lot of work to go through for the power a ht offers, except in a pinch.
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2 hours ago, kidphc said:
So does the Kydera dr-880 uv. 5 watts probably not as effective for crossband repeat but notice the current options are basically Chinese.
Any reason an ht and not a mobile unit. Just curious as to the use case.
I do have a friend that his house acts like a Faraday cage. So he bought a kenwood 71a to cross band to hit repeaters with his handheld in the house (when cooking during nets). He choose that one because of the autoid function on crossband repeat.
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I still have some setup to do with mine, but I'm working out something similar with my icom base. I can get good signal from the repeaters with the ht, but not get out strong enough to open them consistently
Planning to set the codes on the base so I transmit ht to base and it retransmits crossband, (since both I generally use have vhf and uhf linked). However, through codes and/or squelch, I'll set it so the base isn't transmitting back to the ht, so I think I'm okay without autoid as the only transmits will be carrying mine going out carrying my call
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I started with a pair of midland gxt1000's, then a kg805g (which is my go to for a GMRS HT, though I mostly use the mobiles).
also have a couple of Vertex EVX-539 that cover GMRS (450-512), one that covers GMRS & 70cm, and a couple other models (all part 90 Vertex stuff) that are programmed with gmrs channels, though not my go-to for that.
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haven't noticed it on GMRS, as the level of activity here is pretty low. I did notice it on 70cm last night, though...had a good signal, came up to intersection in the right lane and it was like a light switched off...gone. i chalked it up to a physical obstruction, since it was so sudden, and when i jumped over to another repeater (different site, part of a linked network, and there's a uhf and a vhf/uhf site in range), the signal was fine.
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5 hours ago, SkylinesSuck said:
That only works with unread content. If you want to go back to a thread you've already viewed to reply later or look something up is when you have to do the little dance. Nothing huge. Just didn't know if there was an easy setting to tick or something.
quirks of the different forum software i guess, and little variations between desktop and mobile versions.
If I want to go back to something on the computer (to write a reply with a real keyboard), i'll switch up the filters from "unread" to "everything" and change the timeframe of posts i want to see to 2 days (which, as frequently as I'm here pretty much always finds what i want). One thing I just noticed is in the list of posts, the time of the last post in a thread is a link, which will take you to the last post in the thread.
I do miss the 'mark as read' link for individual posts, and the ability to expand a thread in the search view; sometimes if there was just one new post, i would read it there, then use the "mark as read" link for that thread instead of going into the thread.
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1 hour ago, WyoJoe said:
I've just been using the Unread Content link at the top right corner of the page to view the new content that has been posted since my last visit. It has worked well for me, but it may not be to everyone's liking, since all the new posts in the main forum show up.
i've been using this as well; i don't know if it's something that carried over or what, but i found if i hit that, then hit the number of replies below a thread, it takes me to the latest unread post (or seems to...maybe it's taking me to the last post, since i'm generally here often enough for there to only be another post or two?
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Yep, my alinco takes the same one, and I've absolutely used others with it rather than move the one that's all set up.
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2 hours ago, n4gix said:
You got the acronym correct, but not the actual use. VFO mode allows one to set a frequency from the keyboard, and use the Menu function to set a PL tone, etc.
Thanks for the clarification
VERTEX/STANDARD VX-2200
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It took me a couple tries with one of them, I had to make sure the automatic time updates were really off before changing the time, then change the time, THEN open the software again.
No solid info, but it wouldn't totally surprise me of the very latest versions (after narrowbanding went into effect) shut that loophole. I'll try to remember to check after work to see if ce49 is one of the versions I have to compare version numbers.