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Apparently the FCC has given from guidance on GMRS Repeater Linking. It appears that linking repeaters is not allowed at all. \ A GMRS user can expect a communications range of one to twenty-five miles depending on station class, terrain, and repeater use. GMRS stations cannot be interconnected with the public switched telephone network or any other network for the purpose of carrying GMRS communications, but these networks can be used for remote control of repeater stations. In other words, repeaters may not be linked via the internet - an example of an “other network” in the rules - to extend the range of the communications across a large geographic area. Linking multiple repeaters to enable a repeater outside the communications range of the handheld or mobile device to retransmit messages violates sections 95.1733(a)(8) and 95.1749 of the Commission’s rules, and potentially other rules in 47 C.F.R. Repeaters may be connected to the telephone network or other networks only for purposes of remote control of a GMRS station, not for carrying communication signals."

OffRoaderX, I appreciate you taking the time to do testing on these radios. There is a Tail Elimination setting when configuring channels in the programming software. I posted snip of the channel programming screen to SteveShannon. The default setting is 180 degrees. The is also a 120 degrees and a none setting. I believe the default his best setting. However, it does seem eliminate the Tail. Just got a message from Support. They are wanting me to send the codeplug (configuration) for my radio. Seems like they want to help. We'll see. Take care

WRPX381, Just tried it. Set to 8, still getting the noise burst

Here's a screen shot showing the Channel Config. The Tail Elimination can be set to 180 degrees, 120 degrees, or none. Default is 180. I tried 120 and None, seemed to make no difference.

Thanks for the reply. I have checked that and made some changes to setting on the HA1G and my RT97 repeater. Seemed be no affect. I have several other hand held radios and mobiles, I never had issues like this. To me it is specific to these new radios. Waiting for more info from Retevis.

See my Post "Ailunce HA1G, sold by Retevis" I wouldn't purchase them until you read my post.

Anyone have experience with the Ailunce HA1G? It is sold by Retevis. Having an issue with one I recently purchased. The features looked great. They seem to be solidly built and are suppose to be waterproof. There are 220 channels available for custom configurations. So, I though I would check them out. While setting up and testing two HA1G's a experienced a perculiar problem. When I would receive a transmission from a repeater I would receive a loud noise burst on the HA1G when the transmission end. It was very annoying to say the least. I test this with with an Anytone D878UVII Pro hand held in simpex mode. Same thing happens. I don't noise bursts on the Anytone only on the HA1G. After contacting Retevis support I was asked to do several tests. During those tests I found several interesting things. Setting the HA1G to use Digital Tone Squelch seemed to stop the noise burst. Of course, this doesn't really solve the problem. Since you would need every repeater you work would have to transmit a DCS tone that you have programmed in the HA1G. I find many GMRS repeaters don't transmitt any tone squelch codes at all. So, that leaves you to working only repeaters that have a DCS tone transmitted. I also found that tranmissions between the two HA1G do not experience the noise burst. Go figure!. I would be interested in any feedback on this subject. I would hesitate to recommend this radio until I can get a good answer for the issue.

There is a repeater that is operational on 462.700 that does not have an ID transmission. I have tried calling on this repeater many times in the past 3 years. I never get a response. It also seems to have a very good coverage in all of the Anchorage Bowl. It may even reach into the Wasilla area. Someone must be maintaining it! There is listing for a repeater, on the same frequency, but the owner's comments say it is off the air. Also, the access tone is different from the mystery repeater. I will not mention it because it's not ethical to divulge it without the owner's permission. I found the tone by chance. It would be nice to know who the owner is and if it's available for general use. So, anybody have any knowledge of this repeater?

Thanks for the reply. I look forward to chatting with you.

Just got a new Retevis RT97 up and running in East Anchorage. Location is near Boniface and Reflection Dr. Using 3 element Yagi pointed south from my Condo balcony. Transmissions to the west are mostly blocked. Hopefully, this will work most of East Anchorage and possibly toward Eagle River if mobile or base is used. Best reception should be good on the Hill Side. Will need testing to see what the actual coverage is? The initial tone setting is 141.3 for input/output. At some point I plan to change to a DCS Tone. Please be mindful of other users of the frequency. All GMRS frequencies are used on a shared basis. No one owns any particular frequency. So, before you transmit to access the repeater determine the frequency is not already in use. If you use Tone Squelch you may not hear other uses of the frequency. In order to determine if the frequency is clear you will need to open your squelch in some way. Use your Monitor feature if your radio has it or use another channel on your radio that has carrier squelch. If possible, just set your repeater channel to use carrier squelch instead of tone squelch. Also, remember you are required by FCC regulations to use your FCC issued GMRS call sign when you are finished with a conversation. There's no need to repeat your call sign after every transmission. If you are in a long conversation, you must repeat your call sign every 15 minutes. However, let's not tie up a repeater for that length of time. Others may be waiting to use the repeater. Try using a simplex channel, if you are close enough to the other station, to continue a conversation. If you have an urgent need or emergency you may break into a conversation by saying "break, break, break". Others on the channel should yield to you. If you would like to join a conversation just you drop you call sign during a break in the ongoing conversation. Let's keep all conversations family friendly. And above all be courteous. One last thing. If you are running a business don't use this repeater (to run your business). There are licensed frequencies available specifically for businesses. You can obtain a frequency that is not shared by others. There are other license free frequencies available on a shared basis in the MURS or Multi-Use Radio Service. These fall under Part 95 rules but are not likely to be used by the general public. If you are not familiar with the rules governing the GMRS please refer to FCC Part 95 subpart A. CFR-2009-title47-vol5-part95.pdf (govinfo.gov)

Loaded program on another Laptop. Bingo!

Thanks for the feedback. I tried that after reading your answer on post you made to someone else. I'm wondering if it could be Windows Security? When downloading the program from Retevis the program Windows Flags it as "possibly unsafe". However, I'm able to override the that and continue to downland and install the program. Apparently, it not a well-known problem. I have searched the web for a good while and found that your post is the only one that comes even close to answering the question. I might try another laptop. Thanks again. Jim

Running Windows10 tried several times to uninstall/reinstall programing software. Also, tried Compatibility Troubleshooting. Program will not start. Any ideas appreciated. Jim

Bill, Thanks for the reply. Will be glad help where ever I can. Would be great to get a wide area repeater up so can expand our presence in the greater ANC area.

Hello All, Just joined the Club. Conner WRVL 467 let me know about the club. I didn't realize there was a place for GMRS clubs on the MyGMRS site. My not new to GMRS but always open to new information and ideas. There's always more to learn. I actually had a GMRS station in Kenai way back in the 1990's. It was pretty basic and there weren't any other users at that time. I then got into Amateur Radio. About 5 years ago I got back into GMRS while living in the Seattle area. There were quite a few repeaters in the area and were ECOM groups using those repeaters. The was a lot of activity on GMRS. One group was helping people study up (over the air) for the Amateur radio tests. I remember you could put out a call anytime of the day and you would likely receive a reply. I have some info on the repeater situation here in Anchorage. The repeater owned by WRCA670, to the best of my knowledge, is not on the air. However, there is a repeater on the same channel with a tone of 100. Since about Oct of 2021 I have been trying to find who owns the repeater. There is no IDer. It appears to work fairly well all over Anchorage. I have made my calls on the channel but have never received a reply. Well it's nice to know there is a group of GMRSers in the area. Hope to chat with all sometime on the air waves! Jim WQCG 563