MichaelLAX

There is another way, if he has an Intel based Mac: a Macintosh system known as Bootcamp, that will run Windows natively on his Mac. But I prefer and recommend emulation (I prefer Parallels), so as to be able to run both Mac and Windows side by side (for example, to create the screenshot I used in the last message in Windows and then insert it into this Forum on Safari in Mac).

I downloaded the Wouxun 905G software and took a look at it. It is very similar to other CPS software. I did notice a mistake: At location G4-1, also known as RPT-15, the receive frequency should be 462.550 and not 462.500 as entered. The transmit frequency is correctly listed as 467.550.

If Chirp does not work, I would be happy to chat with you about running Windows on your Mac as I have done since the late 1990s So far every CPS software that requires Windows that I have experimented with runs on XP on my Mac but I have Windows 10 installed as well when the day comes that I need it. Since I discovered DMR, I enjoy writing Codeplugs: I have posted 3 on the SoCal PAPA repeater system website.

"Portable Zero Escort" - what a great looking tip! Now I wish I had a 2nd FT-857d to put back into my backpack with my collapsable 80 - 6 meter vertical and eliminate carrying the very heavy Duracell PowerPack 600 12v 28Ah pack! The FT-857d's are selling used for too much money these days. Maybe a Yaesu FT-891 with an Anytone AT-779UV and then I can do GMRS, too, in the back pack with this battery (and my LDG AT-PROII tuner), will do it better!

Good starting tip: I purchased the FT-857d at HRO Burbank before they shut down that store. Bill @ HRO Anaheim referred me to John, N6AX, who ironically I was also referred to back in May to potentially recap my Drake TR4Cw and AC-3 power supply. John is a Kenwood guy. He never replied to my May email, but I got his phone number and had a nice chat with him! He is available to update the FT-857d if and when I need it and he is willing to consider the Drake once I send him a YouTube video that describes the process in detail. So, thanks for the tip!

Can you recommend a good technician for the FT-857d? I prefer SoCal if available. I really enjoy it and I miss the days I used to put it in its backpack, with a collapsable sectional antenna I purchased from eBay, and went up to the top of Saddle Peak with a folding chair and table and a Duracell PowerPack 600 (12v, 28Ah) and worked HF all day long! It is pretty much hardwired to my shack now, but I have considered punching another one or even an FT-891.

That Anytone is my primary GMRS rig, installed on a cup-mount in my EV when driving, and since it uses a cigarette lighter plug, easily moves up to my shack for use with my 12v power supply connected to my Comet Tri-bander on my roof. The Anytone gets great coverage for me, even as compared to my 20 watt Yaesu FT-857d when also connected to the Comet It retails for $99 and the same exact rig is also sold as the Radioddity DB-20G, and that one retails for $129.

I enjoy taking "drives" and one of them is up to the Pilot Flying J Truck Stop up at the top of the grapevine in Frasier Park. I get a big order of their spicy hot wings and bring them next store to the Wendy's where I add a baked potato and their Summer Strawberry Chicken Salad. I note that there is a repeater just to the West in Mt. Pinos. I have already programmed it into my Anytone and I look forward to testing its coverage the next time I get up there.

Once again you make obscure remarks about me that have no basis in fact. At least you're consistent about it. I don't believe in "ignore lists" but I will be happy to be done with you, as you suggest!

No, actually it's not 147.735 (while known historically as the Magic Mt repeater, it moved to Oat Mt). On the map here on myGMRS.com, I found the SCV550 repeater for Santa Clarita. But if you look at its details, it says: "Effective 12/10/2020 this repeater has been moved to 70cm Ham. If you're a Ham, please join us on 446.860 - PL 100.0hz" So I drove up to Santa Clarita and had a nice chat will Bill KJ6EO, the repeater OP. He actually owns and operates a low power FM station up there too: 103.5 and is a very interesting guy to chat with. AND he made me aware of a Dickie's BBQ not far from where I was driving off Hiway 14 and its a real find! So later that night, I brought my Anytone up into the shack, connected to the Comet and consistently hit this repeater. Later I also discovered my Yaesu FT-857d also hits it well on the Comet; I was just on the wrong PL when I tried before. Are you based here in SoCal, too?

Interesting, that you would pick a frequency that is covered by FCC € 80.1061 for Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacons, in the hope that I might interfere with such an important service. Your comments do not deserve a response! Good bye to you, Sir!

Let's Get Ready sold me a $20 mag-mount for the Anytone AT-779UV they also sold me (the Anytone is not listed as for sale on their website; you have to contact them to buy it) and it works well on all 3 bands. I also use it with my Comet Tri-bander installed up on the roof when I use it in the shack and it really gets out -- hitting a Santa Clarita 70 cm repeater from my San Fernando Valley residence, which impressed the repeater OP!

Check out the Anytone AT-779UV a/k/a Radioddity DB-20G available for retail $99, $129 respectively: Mobile, 18 watts Fits in the palm of your hand Cigarette lighter plug Certified FCC Part 95 Transmits on GMRS, 2 meters and 70 cms.

Laugh all you want, but this isn't the first time you have tried to foment dissension... UNSUCCESSFULLY, I note!

Well that is not how it was presented to me back in the early days of D*Star, but a quick "google" indicates that your presentation is correct. Thank you.

Yes: it would be fun to get them working on 70 cm repeaters!

Some years ago I worked a Montana repeater from The Bob Marshall Wilderness with my Kenwood TH-22a on 2 meters and had a conversation with a Canadian Ham. My then wife, a Montana native, never took me camping again! ? I brought both TH-22a's to Cannes France back in 1996, so I could stay in touch with my daughter during the Film Festival, but I "forgot" to get preapproval from the French Radio authorities that time! Ooooops! ? It fit easily in her purse with the rubber duck unscrewed and they worked quite well for the purpose needed!

It is hard enough for me to drive into a Walmart parking lot here in the City of Los Angeles and listen to MURS Channel 5 (Green Dot) conversations (Walmarts are frowned upon here, and there is only one in the city limits)! But maybe a trip to Disneyland's parking lot is in my future! hahaha ?

When I purchased my Anytone AT-779UV mobile radio from Let's Get Ready, I had them throw in a mag-mount antenna for an additional $20. I presume it was a Ham mag mount. The antenna works well on all three bands: 2 meters, 70 cms and GMRS, and I typically scan all of my simplex and repeater freqs for all three bands at will. And the Anytone also works well with my Comet 2 meter, 1.25 mtr and 70 cm antenna on my rooftop.

You both must be having a slow day: Have no fear: I never made any statement that the 50w 462 frequencies are restricted to repeater use only. But keep trying, I am sure you can trigger a dispute with me about something real, if you keep trying! ?

I was against using D*Star originally as it was ICOM proprietary software. Back in 2016, I became aware of DMR and its use of public domain TDMA digital communications. Having a couple of Baofengs already, with matching accessories, including the high capacity batteries, I sprung for the "low-cost" Radioddity RD-5R: a GD-77 in a Baofeng format and have enjoyed using it ever since. I see some information about D-PMR here: https://dpmrassociation.org/dPMR-446.html I see lower cost HTs on eBay including a Midland model for about $70 but of course with shipping from Europe! But I am not sure where else you are heading? US Amateurs being able to communicate with a PMR446 HT here in the States? But as a hobbyist, include me IN! ?

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No! A little confused?!? I count my use of the word "output" 3 times - please quote the exact text in my last message where I use the term: "input." Urban Dictionary definition of "troll:" "One who posts a deliberately provocative message to a newsgroup or message board with the intention of causing maximum disruption and argument" And even if I did make a mistake or typo, it would still be trolling to point it out with a passive-aggressive question for which you already know the answer, such as: "Gee, I am a little confused here: Don't you know that 'Michael' is spelled with only one 'i?'"

Ah, if life were only that easy!!? Someone following your "shortcut" to success could easily find a "frequency not in use" and start a long detailed simplex conversation. THEN Operator A (whose location prevents him from hearing the simplex conversation) activates the local repeater whose output is on the same frequency, potentially causing interference to Operator B (located on the fringe of the repeater coverage area, but close to the simplex operators) listening for Operator A on this repeater. A simple bit of research (a search for local repeaters even just here on mygmrs.com) could have alerted the simplex operator to a local repeater on the same frequency output and avoided the problem by starting the simplex conversation on another 50 watt channel, not having a local repeater on the same output frequency. But by all means: use your method, if you choose.

I’m afraid I have to disagree with your statement: Transmitting 50 watts simplex on a repeater output frequency can easily cause interference to a nearby repeater outputting on that frequency. Even though they are “shared” frequencies, it is a problem that can easily be avoided with research.