MichaelLAX
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1 hour ago, wayoverthere said:
I wonder how much is the technically involved in the dual pl system the CARLA network runs, where one pl only activates that repeater but not the link, while a 2nd activates the link too.
I was unaware of CARLA.
I see that it is primarily Northern California and Nevada plus one link in Los Angeles which I was able to hit.
A helpful Ham responded that it is a "no dues, but donations appreciated" system.
Good to know!
Which repeater do you use to gain access to CARLA and do you use CARLA DMR?
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1 hour ago, BoxCar said:
A CSV file is a textual liist of the repeaters selected. Each repeater is a single line in the file with the different elements separated by a comma. CSV means comma separated variables
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Darn! Sorry to hear that!
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4 hours ago, WyoJoe said:
I guess that doesn't surprise me since it's linked to the KERN System as well.
Which raises the question: are ALL the linked repeaters on the KERN System vulnerable to its solar-powered generation of electricity to run their repeaters, or just one or a few of them?
And if indeed only one or a few of them have such a limitation, why isn't her message limited to just those repeaters, such as when Morse Code IDs are not broadcast over the linked network: only on the repeater for which it is ID'ing?
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On 11/18/2021 at 12:11 PM, dirkvan said:
I guess I'll live with it
I guess you did instead of answering my questions.
But JFTHOI: I went to my grandson's to toy with my Radioddity GM-30 clone, the Pofung P15UV, which I upgraded with the Radioddity firmware 20210615 (tip courtesy of @WyoJoe) and the beep stays off once I turn it off with the keypad menu, even after I power it off and back on again.
It really is much more enjoyable WITHOUT that darn keypad beep!
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1 hour ago, AdmiralCochrane said:
I do. There is the clarity at distance - until it drops out. The idea works for me.
At least with Brandmeister, you get that PLUS worldwide Talkgroup communications, too!
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2 hours ago, n4gix said:
Bowel Movement?
Brandmeister!
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10 minutes ago, WyoJoe said:
Another funny thing: right after I clicked send on my last message, she came on the air within about 30 seconds!
Her ears wiggled!
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15 hours ago, SUPERG900 said:
TGIF is an interesting network. There's not a lot of repeaters on that network - but many program TGIF into their personal hotspots.
9 minutes ago, Citizen said:Thank Goodness It's Friday.
(JK; really it's: Toes Go In First)
: )
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So @SUPERG900 is using the Toes Go In First Network?!?
I think I will stick to BM!
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1 hour ago, WyoJoe said:
I occasionally monitor the "KERN System" and sometimes it's silent for hours at a time, yet at other times, it's quite busy.
Every time I dial over to Frazer Mountain, I hear that female voice reminding me how limited the solar batteries are on the KERN System and I feel guilty and do not key up!
We're trying to get @Papatreeup and running on that repeater as soon as he passes his Technician test next month!
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59 minutes ago, WyoJoe said:
Those situations sound plausible, but most likely wouldn't require the use of a mobile radio...
I understood @bobthetj03to question the need for Channels 8-14 on any GMRS device ("If you want to talk to someone on 0.5 watt, grab your FRS radio and talk to them.") and I answered it in that context.
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21 hours ago, MacJack said:
DMR is using a radio BM is VOIP. I was not on 27500 via BM. Plus our DMR regional repeaters are only tied to 4 repeaters and ops have to flip the switch to connect on the NPR network.
I don't understand using Digital with such limitations; why not just use analog for those situations?
Using DMR with BM, I have instant access to Hams all over the world with varying interests in various Talkgroups on my HT and for less than $70!
(And the same HT that can communicate with GMRS, MURS, and 2 meter and 70 cm Hams if I choose to stretch things!)
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8 hours ago, bobthetj03 said:
Who cares about channels 8-14. If you want to talk to someone on 0.5 watt, grab your FRS radio and talk to them. You know you have a backup for your buds!
I asked a similar question myself here once and got the reply that there are situations where low power and short distance are preferred: such as a situation inside one building, or a locale around a park or picnic grounds, etc.
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TGIF?
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3 hours ago, Guest Tim said:
All my friends use GMRS on the trails etc. and have no interest it getting a license for everyone in their family just to talk, my son use's my HT.
Tim: Any particular reason why you do not register as a member of this website and continue to use it as a guest?
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1 hour ago, MacJack said:
MichaelLAX, The local/regional DMR repeaters uses 27500 for Local Jackson... BUT know that each DMR repeater owner/operator does their own thing AND they do not tell you that the color code or TimeSlot or TalkGroup. So I just made friends with the owner/operator via email/text then on the DMR...
Hope that helps.
MacJack
I never really understood the difference between MARC DMR and Brandmeister DMR (which I use) and if they are interoperational.
I'll just try 27500 and see if I can find you!
UPDATE: Maybe not:
QuoteLocal talkgroups are generally a non linked TG solely on that repeater. In the Metro Richmond area, TG 27500 is linked on Richmond, Petersburg, Beaverdam, South Hill and Powhatan sites. In the Shenandoah Valley area, Charlottesville, Lexington, Harrisonburg, Linden and Fredericksburg locals are linked full time. This may change periodically without notice.
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There was some interference/static towards the end of the recorded clip (it was as if it was a recording of morse code on HF), but when I play it at 50% speed on the Voice Recorder HD App on my iPhone, I could easily decode the Morse Code and there is no "E" at the end.
Next question is what radio are you using?
If a mobile or HT, take a drive around and see if you can hit the other repeaters he has that are in your region and while driving scan to listen for other repeaters that may not be listed on the Site (remember there are only 8 Repeater channels to scan).
RadioReference is another resource.
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WQWA699
You didn't say which of the 8 Repeater Channels you heard the Morse Code and he has various repeaters:
Sloansville 462.550 151.4
Sloansville 462.575 703 DPL
New Scotland 462.675 141.3
Esperance 462.725 141.3
Schenectady/Rotterdam 462.600 in testing
Go to each individual repeater page to request permission
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I'm tempted to get a 3rd one! Thanks!
When does the Amazon price drop down from $109?
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How fortuitous:
@DanW's post about Amazon's Radioddity DB-20G $88 Black Friday Sale!
UPDATE: Apparently, this discount is only available to Amazon Prime subscribers.
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2 hours ago, MacJack said:
Her radio of choice is a RFinder B1. and is into DMR which I like as well.
What Talkgrouos do you use on DMR?
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5 minutes ago, Lscott said:
You get what you pay for, and sometimes not even that.
That's not @OldRadioGuy's point: He noted that sensitivity is the only spec that the test determined was less than specs.
I would bet dollars to donuts that no one buys a UV-5R based upon its sensitivity spec: they just see if it receives the stations that are important to them.
Then they can always gain some experience cheaply and then upgrade as needed!
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@LscottWhat is so sad about my observation to @OldRadioGuy's comment about perceived lack of sensitivity of UV-5Rs?
We double-posted: see my response below.
Turkey day travels 2021
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Sounds like you are too far from Orinda to hit that DMR repeater.
Got to get some work done, so I'll check out WB6ECE later; thanks again!