MichaelLAX

Does what? Scan?

Steve: did you leave a 2nd message and then delete it, as I have two notifications an hour apart. If so, how do you delete a message here?

And they have fixed antennas?

Interesting: is there such a beast for sale?

And by "Low" he means 0.5 watts.

I think that @wrci350's correction is to your statement: As your quoted FCC Regulation provisions states it is a FRS radio that must have a non detachable antenna. Additionally. an FRS HT or GMRS HT can have Channels 8-14 transmit at a maximum power of 0.5 watts, while still having the other channels transmit at higher power outputs that are within the legal limits of its particular service (FRS or GMRS).

As I recall, the original batch of DB-20G's that were released by Radioditty were "locked down" to Low "L" power on Channels 1-7 as well. Do this to check out the Firmware Version number: Power Off Hold down V/M button Power On The Screen should say: Mode: GMRS (blank line) V2.xy What version of Firmware does yours show and is it GMRS or opened up to transmit on other frequencies? I still successfully use V2.26 and 2.27 and I am aware of Radioddity offering firmware updates to 2.30 (although I am not sure what this version adds). Also what version of Radioditty programing software are you using? Version 2 of the programming software (version 2.01 or 2.02) came with the Firmware Upgrade that allows for 5 watts on Channels 1-7 and 20 watts on Channels 15-22 and the Repeater Channels 23-30. From the Help Menu:

My only issues with the DB20-G: 1) It's not CHIRP compatible and it's software does not import, so you must type out all of your channels. My advice: leave space between different categories of channels for later growth and easy insertion; 2) It does not scan for tones; and 3) a 50 watt model would be great! ? That being said: I have one in my EV and the other in my shack; both opened up to transmit on 2 meters, 70 cms, and MURS as well as GMRS.

I am also a Happy Anytone AT-779UV user (a/k/a Radioddity DB20-G) and recommend that you consider the switch! So much more can be accomplished with this model (except, as of this date, no CHIRP availability). Notarubicon's review

You may be confusing it with the Anytone AT-778; a completely different radio, which is listed for 25 watts. If I recall correctly:@OffRoaderX's YouTube review of the DB20-G, showed it at 18 watts on his meter.

Has RT released software for the DB20-G/AT-779UV/Ra-25? I would love to pick one up and test it some time! (with apologies to Edie Adams [for you old-timers ?])

Is this a video about GMRS jamming or How to Perform a Hollywood Stop (a/k/a California Stop). At every Stop Sign in the first 8 minutes, watch the lines on the road and he slides through every Stop Sign!! ? Proud to be a Californian!

WoW! That’s incredible that they default to transmitting on 467.625 as a supposed FRS device!

If they don't stop using them perhaps it's time for your repeater club to form a "Steak users Net" and have a few 50 watt mobiles go to their parking lot and chat up the consequences of over-cooking steaks! ? c.f., hacking McDonald's Drive-Thru intercoms!

Are those (Hosmart HY 777) supposedly license-free FRS intercoms? I presume the interference was on the output frequency of your 462.625 repeater and not the input freq, but you said input frequency, which, of course, should not be on a FRS device.

Person A makes an assertion. Person B disagrees with Person A's assertion and Person B asks him to provide a citation (or link) that substantiates Person A's assertion. Person A responds to Person B: "You, Person B, prove me wrong!" Ah, thank goodness, the world does not work this way! (At least in the United States of America!) ?

Ah... TEXAS! ?

You answer a question that was asked and answered over 6 months ago and you always accuse me of posting to up my post score!?! ?

It's really a debate about how many angels can dance on the head of a pin: My Anytone AT-779UV (a/k/a Radioddity DB20-G) comes as a Part 95 certified GMRS radio. I discovered, however, it is easy to use the buttons and/or the included software to "open" up its ability to transmit on 2 meters, 70 cm, MURS and more! Of course when transmitting on those frequencies it is no longer Part 95 certified. The assumption is that when it is "un-opened" to not transmit on those frequencies, it is still Part 95 certified for use on GMRS.

That one is backwards: you can use a modified GMRS radio on the Ham bands But of course, once you do that, it may affect its Part 95 eligibility.

Not if you are a Ham! ?

Bob: I initially used my HT to connect to a Delta 1-2-3-4 antenna switch up to my Comet 333 tribander vertical on the roof, but the antenna was installed by a semi-pro Ham installer for me. The difference in range, was of course, dramatic here in Southern California.

I just stopped by the authentic Portillos in Moreno Valley* Monday night and delighted to one of their dipped Italian Beef with Sweet Peppers sandwiches (and a Maxwell Street Polish)! Just brings back so many memories... *Riverside County, about 75 miles from my home.

Somebody in this thread quoted the rules and pointed out that FRS radios can only be hand-held and not mobile: I think his name is "Junior!" ? Since there is no such thing as a "FRS Mobile" radio, I am pointing out a workable alternative that works today instead of just petitioning the FCC and waiting for Godot... Also, the DB-20G is in the same price class as the OP's suggested Midland MXT-105; which is not true of just any GMRS radio (mobile). Lastly, I am not really suggesting anyone use it without a GMRS, as I point out they can now easily acquire one for $35 -- if that is too much money after a $109 radio purchase, they have other problems...