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They only put out 5 watts on TX. I run the VHF version for some of my SAR sites and they all run thru a TPL 100 watt amplifier. Thats how they would ship when purchased new. They are a solid little unit so If your looking for a commercially made unit that will last this is one to use.
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3 hours ago, Lscott said:
I believe that’s patented Motorola technology. In that case you’re limited to Motorola radios. I guess if it’s just for your family it’s likely no big deal. You can program the radios for them.
Correct. I have MSI radios in every vehicle I own as well as all our SAR folks and friends all run Motorola. I have Midlands in my parents Jeep and my Jeeps for simplicity. Thats why I dont have RAS enabled at this time. But its not been an issue for me. If it does I'll swap my parents Midland out for XTL's. They are really the only non MSI radio using the repeaters as I use my APX when I'm on repeaters. All the rest of us use MSI radios.
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5 minutes ago, nokones said:
Owning a repeater and not allowing anyone else use it is like having a party for yourself only. So, what is the point of having a repeater and only you uses it. Who are you going to party with?
I guess this really goes back to use case. Each use may be different. I own 6 repeaters. 1 is an open repeater although not listed here. All of mine are funded and maintained by myself. They are for my family and friends use only. Personally I dont want to wake up at 2am with 2 guys jabbering about his big toe that needs fungus removed. Between electric and tower fees its not a cheap endevor for some repeaters so thats my take. If someone wants a repeater to talk to there family I can see it being closed. Ive been doing this for ovder 30 years and while GMRS has changed I still use it for the same reason my parents used it for. Internal communications.
Back to topic on hand. As said it can't be blocked but can be limited. All my repeaters used split DPL/CTCSS tones. Motorola offered RAS on some of the repeaters and has been used with great success. I've not needed to use it yet but if it gets to a point I may turn it on.
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Laird 4605 on house and DB404 on Garage/Shop.
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I run the InReach Explorer and from a SAR experience side I'd recommend a Montana or 67. The Explorer is ok with navigational stuff but its limmited. I still carry my Garmin 60CSX along with my InReach when on a misison. The one nice thing about the Explorer is it does have a vehicle mount. I'd like one for my JT so the wife alwasy has one. Both will also sync to my Garmin Overlander GPS and its way easier to send messages on the tablet than the little screen.
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11 hours ago, OffRoaderX said:
Sad-H.A.M.s are a myth and do not exi.......
I stand corrected...
Sorry I thought we were on a GMRS website. We get spun up in arguments over ID'ing your repeaters and everything else but daily conversations over how to mod your ham radio to use with GMRS. This is a HAM radio. Go to a HAM radio site and talk about it.
Its also a CCR in a box. If your annoyed call Baofeng and tell them. Most likely they dont give a rats a$$ about it.
But then again if it fits your youtube stuff I guess its all your gospel.
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The local club near me still offers an in person class.
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First this is a CCR. Deal with it.
Second this is a HAM Radio.
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My InReach works just fine without HF.....I get it worked but too many people rely on ham radio when it wont work.
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Jungle Site for me...comes as one kit
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The problem with that solution is you tie up multiple frequencies sometimes in a large area. the best way is called simulcast but its not cheap and requires the proper gear. I ran a simulcast system for some time and it works great. Many public safety systems are simulcast which is how officers have on hip portable coverage. There are very few out there who run simulcast on GMRS and HAM just because its not plug and play. For myself I run multiple repeaters. Most are all same frequency with different RX DPL tones. Same TX CTCSS. This is referred to as a poor mans voter but works well for my use case. I dont need to talk 100 miles and if I do I pick up my cell phone.
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Had one in my old camper for GMRS and would work all weekend on one battery. I carry one in the back of the jeep with my tools.
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This is why my repeaters are not listed or open to anyone other than my friends and family. No ham BS on my repeaters. Its sad that we are at this point but you can't put toothpaste back in the tube. Its ultimately up to the owner of the repeater to police what he allows. My gripe is having to listen to the crap while in scan. Normally I just pop it out of scan when they go on about the doctor and the cat that fell out of the tree.
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I know folks that use it in the LMR world and have great results. I have yet to use one just becasue my use case is different.
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No it has to do with HAM radio being a "emergency prepardness" and "civil defence" tool in the old days. MAny areas adopted rules to exempt certain stuff. In todays world it really doesn't do what hams preach about but as with other rules they are there and dont normally change. Some areas have absolutely no restrictions on towers yet some are vvery strick on what and where a tower were to go.
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MDC implimented properly will not be heard by anyone. We run MDC for all our SAR stuff for ID along with MDC on the ocunty system. A few folks that have GMRS in there APX radios have MDC on repeaters and simplex. Unless your listening to it on csq you wont hear it with our implimentation. In public safety MDC/DID/UID is neccassary.
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Those work well for repeaters and car-car stuff. Not great for far away stuff. I run the Laird "pepper" shaker in my JT in the same spot under the soft top. Asreference the Midland will fit under the soft top with much room to spare. I jsut run laird as its a LMR grade antenna
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Who cares ? If you want it to ID let it ID. If not dont.
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As said no need for a switch. Puti n a diplexer. I run multiple in my truck.
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Are they actually on ? I tried both last week and could not access either. RB says they are offline also ?
Lastly SERA has nothing to do with GMRS repeaters. They cannot coordinate GMRS.
I used the 640 machine a bit when there.
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TRAM 1486 is mentioned alot. I use the Laird FG series myself. I prefer a LMR branded antenna as I know it will work.
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Want to talk on GMRS buy GMRS Radio. Want to talk on HAM buy a HAM radio.
You bought a HAM radio.
What is going on with the FCC ULS and CORES?
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ITs been like this for a week now. I have multiple changes to process. Guessing the squirrels took a nap.