[Can’t exit out of frequency on KG 805g]

Nevermind, I managed to play around with the naming from freq to channel number


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[Can’t exit out of frequency on KG 805g]

Newbie here

Purchased the kg 805g and in the process of adding tones for local repeater here in the Seattle area I somehow manage to get Stuck in what appears to be a frequency choice. Is there a reset option to start over?

 

 

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[CTCS and DCS repeaters codes for Midland MXt 115]

Thanks again. so, I entered code 13 for the 103.5 freq. Now, I'm looking at the DCS code chart and wondering of I have to use the same #13 for DCS?  any idea?

Hello jk06,

Yes, you most certainly do need to enter the CTCSS/DCS codes for repeater access. Unless you bought the radio used you are unlikely to have any CTCSS or DCS codes active in the radio.

Make sure you obtain permission to use the repeater(s) from the repeater owner. If the codes are not published already here on myGMRS, you will need obtain the correct codes from the repeater owner.

Good luck.


Michael
WRHS965
KE8PLM

[CTCS and DCS repeaters codes for Midland MXt 115]

Thanks for your feedback!

[CTCS and DCS repeaters codes for Midland MXt 115]

Hi

I just bought the MXT 115 and wanted to see if I need to program the CTCS codes for repeaters.

Thanks in advance!

[Chirp issues... as usual]

I am unable to use chip on my Btech GMRS v1 using Mac with  Big Sur OS. However, I am able to use chirp using a Baofeng red FTDI usb cable on my BR-F8HP. 

 Not sure if anyone reading this had a layman fix for this.

[Additional programming for btech GMRS v1]

Thank you!

 

Codes are not needed when communicating with radios that are not set to use codes. Most radios are not set to use codes out of the box, it is therefore the user that decides if and when they are used.

 

If you attempting to use a repeater, almost every repeater requires use of codes. In that case, yes you would program them into the radio and need to obtain them from the repeater owner.

 

Hope that helps.

 

 

Michael

WRHS965

KE8PLM

[Additional programming for btech GMRS v1]

Hi,

Do I need to add CTCS tones in order to communicate with the GMRS v1 hard loaded Channels?

Thanks

[Range function in freq mode for Btech GMRS v1]

It will be easier to use channel mode instead

 

For example:

 

Say your repeater is on 462.600

Arrow to REPT17

Say the CTCSS on both input & output is 100.0

Press Menu, then up arrow until you see R-CTCS OFF,

press menu again, up arrow until you see 100.0HZ, press menu to confirm

Up arrow to T-CTCS OFF, press menu again, up arrow until you see 100.0HZ, press menu to confirm

 

You should now be set up to use the repeater

The radio will automatically know the receive & transmit frequencies

and you have manually entered the CTCS tones

 

If the the repeater uses split different tones for input & output, the steps are the same,

just select the tones that you need

Follow up question. I was provided two frequencies. 462.500/467.550. Do I need to program both freqs that were provided or just one?

Thanks,

[Range function in freq mode for Btech GMRS v1]

Down load Chirp for free and program you unit that way much easier and it will make more sense. Look at YouTube videos on how to program with Chirp really simple once you decide to just do it! Order the patch cord for your HT!!!

I would love to use chirp but too many issues trying to work this on my macbook( big sur).  

[Range function in freq mode for Btech GMRS v1]

Hi,

I was provided access to repeaters here in Seattle. When I was in freq mode I hit the scan button and a range field appeared. Do I need to add numbers to the range field?

Also when referring to Tone, is that in reference to the R CTCS and T CTCS?

Finally, I have two frequencies per repeater. Do I add both or one? Very new to GMRS..

Sorry for the loaded questions!

[Btech GMRS V1 initial programming]

Thank You!

[Btech GMRS V1 initial programming]

For simplex or repeater use, programming should not be nee the only setting you may need (especially on a repeater) is ctcss/DC's tones, which can be set from the front panel, no computer needed.

 

In many places, gmrs is used (as is its primary intent) within families/groups, so generally stick to their group. also, traffic is pretty low I some areas, so there may be no one there, or they may be running tones (which act as a filter) and not hear you.

thanks for the feedback. so do you know of a step by step guidance for CTCSS/DC TONES? again, I'm new and willing to learn but not sure if the manual really helps me.

 

thanks,

John

[Btech GMRS V1 initial programming]

Hi,

 I just purchased my Btech GMRS V1 and wanted to know if I need to program in the frequencies or any other codes before using? My purpose of this is really just to see the benefits of using this type of technology.

I live in western washington and was trying to reach out to anyone using GMRS but have not had any luck. 

[CHIRP doesn't recognize my Btech V1]

May be your Apple USB-C to USB adapter is the culprit and does not pass all the data that CHIRP needs?

could be. I also used a usb hub and that didn't work. having a blast with this..lol

[CHIRP doesn't recognize my Btech V1]

the is the error message states, " not the amount of data that we want"

 the port options are:/dev/cu.usbserial-A10KAO64. and/dev/cu.Bluetooth-Incoming-Port

[CHIRP doesn't recognize my Btech V1]

It is possible that it may be the issue with your USB cable. What USB cable did you buy and where? Did your MacBook OS recognize the cable and install driver?

 

I bought my first USB cable to use with CHIRP from Amazon. When I plugged it in Windows 10 didn't recognize the cable and didn't install the driver. I had to hunt Internet for the driver.

 

The second USB cable I bought was BTECH PC-03 FTDI Genuine USB Programming Cable from this MyGRMS site. Windows 10 recognized that cable and installed driver automatically

That’s the same, cable that I have. The MacBook allows the driver install and the chirp install. I’m stuck at the point where the chirp install options where the gmrs device isn’t recognized.

Is there a cheet sheet for this install in a Apple product? Any other recommendations?

[CHIRP doesn't recognize my Btech V1]

Mine does make sure you are looking under Btech not Baofeng.

I did that but still no luck, My MacBook OS is the most current version. Chirp still isn’t recognizing the device.

[CHIRP doesn't recognize my Btech V1]

Mine does make sure you are looking under Btech not Baofeng.

I did that but still no luck, My MacBook OS is the most current version. Chirp still isn’t recognizing the device.

[CHIRP doesn't recognize my Btech V1]

Hello,

Newbie here.

I want to use CHIRP for my new Btech GMRS v1. i have an apple usb c to usb but my Btech doesn't show up in the CHIRP profile. what am I missing? is there an easy way to get the device recognized?

 

Thanks,

 

John