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Hello, Bill and welcome to MyGMRS Forums. The complete owner's manual can be located here: http://www.repeater-builder.com/ge/lbi-library/t1899r1c.pdf .... Which includes info on programming... KRD 103 121/11 PC Programming Kit (consists of the following) -KRD 103 121/12 Programming SoftwareKRD 103 121/13 Instruction SheetKRD 103 121/14 Interface AdapterKRD 103 121/15 Programming Cable Unfortunately I was unable to locate a source of software or cables. Perhaps others may be able to assist...

HEIGHT IS MIGHT - Get that antenna as high as you can (Legally - usually 199 feet of tower w/o FAA approval) and use Andrew Hardline in a type that you can afford.

Steve - a GMRS repeater does not have to send out a Morse ID for the owner's license - it is the requirement that everyone USING a repeater, ID properly as set forth in Section 47CFR95.119 of the Rules. [ Subpart (e) as an example ]

For all interested members: IG class Business Radio Service can be set up on the dedicated frequencies listed in the link below. Click on Subpart C, 90.35 Industrial/Business Pool - Note: MOST need to be approved by a frequency coordination service as part of the licensing process. I got around that by licensing on Itinerant frequencies in Lowband VHF, Highband VHF and UHF for the entire US, but in large urban areas, there can be many other users on an itinerant frequency... http://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/text-idx?SID=72b61b708f0ce25ea78b21b0aed4e95b&node=47:5.0.1.1.3&rgn=div5

Hello, Joe, and welcome to the MyGMRS Forum. As with most imports of this type, initial programming is required either manually from the panel or by PC based software. I am personally not familiar with this model, so we'll have to wait for someone who is familiar with it to reply. I did a quick data search and could not find a mention of this radio being FCC certified for any US operation at this time - which leaves it open to Amateur use only. There has been some scuttlebut that they are attempting to get Part 90 certification, but as far as I can tell, even that has been delayed. Perhaps others here may have more recent info....

Haven't renewed lately but I think that it's $165.00 total for a 10 year licesnse.

What is the impedance of the antenna and how will that antenna connection point be matched to 50 ohm cable?

Just a reminder - The Tri-Band Larsen NMO150/450/800 is a very competent antenna for dual or tri-band radios. We have one of these on a Chaplain Responder vehicle in Alabama and it works as well or better than individual 1/4 wave antennas in each band. Link >>> http://www.theantennafarm.com/catalog/larsen-nmo150-450-800-1050.html And, of course, it is excellent to be used with a digital scanner in a mobile application.

Thanks, John - I have seen the Mosaic antennas used on fiberglass roofs by mounting a 12 inch circle of thin aluminum sheet stock under the NMO mount in the inside of the vehicle... works great. Just be aware that some fiberglass roofs are thinner than others, so FLEX may be present with the 31 inch center loaded Mosaics in some applications.

I can recommend it for certain. There is a cutting chart with it and just make certain to use a quality NMO mount and cable. I have mine cut for 465 mhz - midway between the 467 T and 462 R frequencies and the SWR doesn't even register on the meter. My source was my local Kenwood dealer but they are also available from >>> http://shopwiscomm.com/EM-M10003-GPI-UHF-2dBi-Gain-Roof-Mount-Antenna-380-520-MHz-P2106563.aspx

I am using a 1/2 wave EM Wave # EMFLX-M10003-GPI antenna on one of our Chaplain Responder vehicles and we can't tell the performance difference between that one from EM Wave and a 5/8 PCTel Mosaic 5 db gain style. No ground plane required.

James - Go right ahead and mention the antenna products. That is allowed, since it may enhance the operation of a radio that could be utilized in an emergency.

Well, another Holiday gift giving season has come and gone and the usual crop of FRS/GMRS bubble pack radios have once again flooded the airwaves with little kids voices. What is it about owner's manuals and the section devoted to FCC Licensing for using the radios on certain channels that PARENTS don't seem to understand? Anyone else having local issues this time of the year ???

Welcome to the Forum, David. Thank you for taking the time to register.

Hello, Sean, and welcome to MyGMRS - If you can give our members some additional details on your issues, perhaps they can help you faster. It is best when using MyGMRS not to use a texting style or other abbreviated word shortcuts while posting, so all technical details can be understood and looked at better. Thanks.

Hello, Scott and Welcome to MyGMRS Forums... We allow members to discuss technical data regarding Part 90, Part 95 and Part 97 equipment and the staff at MyGMRS Forums has gone on record as remaining strictly neutral in some of these discussions. However, we will not tollerate anyone suggesting that Part 97 Amateur equipment can be used on Part 95 GMRS frequencies. This is a copy of our disclaimer:

Since I am personally not familiar with the portable model that you are having issues with, I'll defer to others here who will know more about the radio. I'm sure that others will chime in after this extended holiday weekend is over and our members get back to a normal forum schedule.

Hello, Jay, and welcome to MyGMRS. [ Your listed call sign in your profile screen has a typo - please correct that when you have time. Should be WQVC445 ] Just a couple of questions: (1) what is the distance between the portable and the repeater ? and (2) are there any large obstructions between where you tested and the repeater ?

Hello, Corey - Welcome to the Forum !!

Hopefully your New Years celebration was a safe one. Just heard this on the morning news: A man had too much to drink and couldn't even remember where his car was. As he slumped to the sidewalk, he got out his cell phone and fumbled for the number of a taxi company. He told the dispatcher that he needed a ride home because he was laying on the sidewalk and couldn't find his car. The dispatcher asked him where he was located - the drunk looked around and said, "I'm at the corner of Walk and Don't Walk."

Rick: Welcome to the MyGMRS Forum and thanks for the informative post.

Hello Eric and welsome to MyGMRS Forums. Thanks for registering here.

Common to hear numerous warehouse and retail op's on 570 and 600. My VHF Kenwoods are programmed for those two, low power, wideband and they can be very useful in our disaster responses by simply turning off the CTCSS if we have to coordinate with another response group.

Hello, Randy and welcome to MyGMRS Forums. Nice to have you with us.

Hello, Danny and welcome to MyGMRS Forums - We'll be interested in hearing about some of your odd material antennas... done some of that myself in past years.