[What's missing from myGMRS.com?]

On 7/9/2021 at 9:10 AM, Lscott said:

I have several different model HT’s with working code plugs I can contribute.

Baofeng uv5x?

 

or the Wouxun KG-UV9G PRO ?

[What's missing from myGMRS.com?]

On 7/7/2021 at 11:15 PM, Lscott said:

If there was a file section reserved for sample code plugs that would likely be of help. The code plugs aren’t big. Wouldn’t take much to setup a folder with sub folders broken down by manufacture and model type.

I’ve PM a few people on the form doing just the above, sent them a code plug I’ve used on the same model radio they can use as a starting point.

A new, or old user, could download a working sample code plug to read into their radio’s programming software. Once that’s done the user could just modify it for their specific case. Since the frequencies are all known copying an existing memory slot to an empty one with most likely changing the tone is all that’s required.

I would be very much interested in this if you have the time to assist.

[Using CHIRP to program GMRS repeater into handheld.]

On 1/12/2021 at 8:13 PM, edgeready said:

Marcspaz,

 

Thank you for the information.  I have done so with my programming and I can talk on my own GMRS repeater which is setup with a basic tone.  However, for some reason I cannot hit any of the local repeaters in my region.  I can receive their traffic but I cannot key up the repeater.  This is true for those with Tones and those with No Tone (CQS).  I have been researching and trying different things with my UV-5R radios.  I'm sure it's just a simple setting but I cannot say for sure.

 

I'm setup with the correct frequency, Tone, +, and 5.00000Mhz offset, FM.  Any suggestions?

 

Edgeready 

I have been having a similar issue. I JUST finally heard a repeater get "Cachunked" but when I go to talk, there's no answer and the repeater does not come back to me. Have you been able to solve your issue? I think i'm having the same thing happening. Although, I feel like i'm close... any help would be great.

[What's missing from myGMRS.com?]

Would be really cool to have an interactive "help desk" to ask questions about programming, using chirp to program and how / why radios are not receiving/transmitting signal on repeaters, etc.

[Chirp Integration Request]

On 6/28/2021 at 8:39 PM, rdunajewski said:

Hey everyone, we've been trying to get Chirp integrated with myGMRS for a while but the problem has been a lack of interest, according to the creator of Chirp. There's now a request for integration but we could use your help to prove there's interest out there. 

Please post a comment in support of the feature: https://chirp.danplanet.com/issues/9169

Thanks!

 

Done!

[National Net on the Last Sunday of Every Month]

21 hours ago, wayoverthere said:

There's a couple options to join the net; first is if there's a linked repeater in your area (check the map), and if so, whether it's linked in for the net.  i CAN vouch that CHIRP absolutely can assist with inputting the codes you need to access a repeater (CHIRP is just programming your radio; you tell it what tone you need, and it generates them as needed in use), but you will need to know the appropriate code for the repeater you want to use (which, if the owner is making it available, will be listed on the map/repeater listing.

aside from repeaters, it's possible to join the net via the zello app..i know there are 3 or 4 zello nodes that are either repeaters linked in, or a simplex node that's able to access a linked repeater; some of the groups will allow users access via a protected zello channel to join the net (but protected to ensure only licensed users have access to the actual radio hardware.  

I'll take a look. Quite a few nearby me require permission or use and I've been trying to get in touch with no luck yet. 

Also, to use Zello / Nodes would I have to have my own repeater system set up via the internet? I only own handhelds like midlands and btech's currently and I when I have free time I try to driver around and catch signal. I'm actually trying to figure out how to catch signal since there are some repeaters that are close by me but I dont hear anything. Occasionally it sounds like i pick up people working at a jobsite i'm not sure but thats a bout it. So far, its been pretty quiet.

[National Net on the Last Sunday of Every Month]

On 5/3/2021 at 3:14 PM, rdunajewski said:

Recently we have begun holding the National GMRS Net once per month on the last Sunday of each month. This is due to reduced interest in holding a weekly net, and due to quickly running out of fresh topics to discuss.

We will still link each regional hub together nationally each week during the same time period, but won't hold the net on the other weeks. Feel free to chat on Sunday evenings and make distant contacts during this time, but also please be mindful to not hog the repeater system so others can jump in there and participate as well.

Hi there. Newly licensed GMRS user. I live in Providence, RI and was wondering how I could participate and if there's a way that the National GMRS Net reaches out this far? Also, would you know how to program a GMRS repeater and if there are tones in the CHIRP application?