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For our MyGMRS members in Tennessee, Missouri and Arkansas - A "Critter Alert"... Wild alligators have been migrating north from Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Florida and Georgia for many years. The State Wildlife Departments in Arkansas, Tennessee and Missouri have confirmed breeding populations present in these somewhat cooler states. According to wildlife officials, even though alligators are cold blooded and can not regulate their internal body temperature without warming themselves in the sun, they can survive cool winters by going into a hibernation-like dormancy called brumation. They can withstand periods of ice by sticking their snout out of the water before it freezes, which allows them to continue breathing. This is just a caution for our friends in states that are normally not thought of as having large reptiles present. Alligators up to 11 feet in length, weighing up to 600 pounds have been confirmed in wetland areas of these states. Having personally encountered 'gators in Alabama, let me just add that if you do happen to encounter an alligator in the wild during the warmer months of the year, do not approach them. An alligator can move at close to 30 miles per hour for short periods of time. Female alligators protect their young viciously and are most aggressive in August and September. However, if humans enter their territory, they will protect their habitat. That makes us the specialty of the day on their dinner menu.

It all depends on how 'speedy' the commission database is updated. It varies. Once you are listed in their database, our 24/7 software will recognize it. Keep trying...

Consider Kenwood TK-370G or TK-380 4 watt portables. User friendly, commercial grade and type certified for Parts 90 and 95. Available on EBay from several sellers.

Please keep in mind that Belden 9913 has fairly high losses at GMRS frequencies. My old Belden chart from the early 1990's shows a 9913 loss of approximately 3.08 dbi for roughly 100 feet. Compare that to Hardline LDF4-50A cable at approximately 1.465 dbi loss for 100 feet.

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The vast majority of GMRS Repeaters are Part 90 Type Certified. The technical standards in that regard are almost identical between Part 90 and Part 95 and we know of no instances where a station inspection netted a citation from the Commission for a licensed GMRS operator using a PROPERLY OPERATING Part 90 system in Part 95 service. If ANYONE has DOCUMENTATION of such a citation, please add to this thread with that data. The Rules that were recently modified "seem" to address this partially - Section 95.1761 Sub C, "No GMRS transmitter will be certified for use in the GMRS if it is equipped with a frequency capability not listed in §95.1763, unless such transmitter is also certified for use in another radio service for which the frequency is authorized and for which certification is also required. No GMRS transmitter will be certified for use in the GMRS if it is equipped with the capabilities to operate in services that do not require equipment certification, such as the Amateur Radio Service. All frequency determining circuitry (including crystals) and programming controls in each GMRS transmitter must be internal to the transmitter and must not be accessible from the exterior of the transmitter operating panel or from the exterior of the transmitter enclosure." Also, refer to Section 95.335 - especially Sub A, "Except as provided in paragraph (a) of this section, no person shall operate a transmitter in any Personal Radio Service unless it is a certified transmitter; that is, a transmitter of a type which has obtained a grant of equipment certification for that service, pursuant to part 2, subpart J of this chapter. Use of a transmitter that is not FCC-certified voids the user's authority to operate that station. See sections 302(a), (b ), and (e) of the Communications Act (47 U.S.C. 302(a), (b ), and (e)). (a) Exceptions. Under certain exceptions, non-certified Personal Radio Service transmitters, or transmitters certified for use in the land mobile radio services may be operated. Any such exceptions applicable to stations in a Personal Radio Service are set forth in the subpart governing that specific service. See e.g., §§95.735 and 95.1735." Disclaimer: The Staff at MyGMRS is supplying this data as information only and assumes no liability for it's use by individuals. It is the responsibility of each licensed user to know and follow the most recent Rules covering the radio service that they are licensed for.

FCC Certification below. Note the ONLY emission certified is 10K5F3E. Unfortunate that it is not FULLY compatible with existing wideband equipment. https://fccid.io/MMAMXT400

March 11, 2018 - I was up all night watching the British Military on TV moving all the stones at Stonehenge forward one hour...

All I can suggest is to PM Rich at his administrative user ID of "WQEJ577". The Moderator staff at the forum has no access to Administrative details.

The Staff at MyGMRS has approved this post/inquiry even though the guest has included repeater frequency and access data. We can not move this post to the Private Posting area. This information, as provided, is the guest's responsibility and MyGMRS assumes no liability if the info is used by others for any purpose.

Current Rules DO ADDRESS "Fixed Stations" - and the Part 90 definition may not be accurate for Part 95 purposes. Refer to Part 95:303 under 'Definitions" - Fixed station. A station at a fixed location that directly communicates with other fixed stations only. ===================================================================================== 95.1767 GMRS transmitting power limits. This section contains transmitting power limits for GMRS stations. The maximum transmitting power depends on which channels are being used and the type of station. (a ) 462/467 MHz main channels. The limits in this paragraph apply to stations transmitting on any of the 462 MHz main channels or any of the 467 MHz main channels. Each GMRS transmitter type must be capable of operating within the allowable power range. GMRS licensees are responsible for ensuring that their GMRS stations operate in compliance with these limits. (1 ) The transmitter output power of mobile, repeater and base stations must not exceed 50 Watts. (2 ) The transmitter output power of fixed stations must not exceed 15 Watts. (b ) 462 MHz interstitial channels. The effective radiated power (ERP) of mobile, hand-held portable and base stations transmitting on the 462 MHz interstitial channels must not exceed 5 Watts. (c ) 467 MHz interstitial channels. The effective radiated power (ERP) of hand-held portable units transmitting on the 467 MHz interstitial channels must not exceed 0.5 Watt. Each GMRS transmitter type capable of transmitting on these channels must be designed such that the ERP does not exceed 0.5 Watt.

CURRENT FCC Rules applicable to Post # 1. ======================================================== 95.335 Operation of non-certified transmitters prohibited. Except as provided in paragraph (a) of this section, no person shall operate a transmitter in any Personal Radio Service unless it is a certified transmitter; that is, a transmitter of a type which has obtained a grant of equipment certification for that service, pursuant to part 2, subpart J of this chapter. Use of a transmitter that is not FCC-certified voids the user's authority to operate that station. See sections 302(a), (b ), and (e) of the Communications Act (47 U.S.C. 302(a), (b ), and (e )). (a ) Exceptions. Under certain exceptions, non-certified Personal Radio Service transmitters, or transmitters certified for use in the land mobile radio services may be operated. Any such exceptions applicable to stations in a Personal Radio Service are set forth in the subpart governing that specific service. See e.g., §§95.735 and 95.1735. (b ) Revoked or withdrawn certification. In the event that the FCC revokes or withdraws a grant of equipment certification for a type of Personal Radio Service transmitter, existing transmitters already in service may continue to be operated unless and until the FCC determines otherwise and gives Public Notice of that decision. ( c) Grantee permissible modifications. Only the grantee of the equipment certification may modify the design of a certified Personal Radio Service transmitter type, and then only pursuant to and in full compliance with the requirements and procedures for permissible changes and modifications in part 2 of this chapter. See §§2.932 and 2.1043 of this chapter. 95.1761 GMRS transmitter certification. (a ) Each GMRS transmitter (a transmitter that operates or is intended to operate in the GMRS) must be certified in accordance with this subpart and part 2 of this chapter. (b ) A grant of equipment certification for the GMRS will not be issued for any GMRS transmitter type that fails to comply with the applicable rules in this subpart. (c ) No GMRS transmitter will be certified for use in the GMRS if it is equipped with a frequency capability not listed in §95.1763, unless such transmitter is also certified for use in another radio service for which the frequency is authorized and for which certification is also required. No GMRS transmitter will be certified for use in the GMRS if it is equipped with the capabilities to operate in services that do not require equipment certification, such as the Amateur Radio Service. All frequency determining circuitry (including crystals) and programming controls in each GMRS transmitter must be internal to the transmitter and must not be accessible from the exterior of the transmitter operating panel or from the exterior of the transmitter enclosure. (d ) Effective December 27, 2017, the Commission will no longer issue a grant of equipment authorization for hand-held portable unit transmitter types under both this subpart (GMRS) and subpart B of this part (FRS). (e ) Effective December 27, 2017, the Commission will no longer issue a grant of equipment authorization under this subpart (GMRS) for hand-held portable units if such units meet the requirements to be certified under subpart B of this part (FRS)** .** 95.561 FRS transmitter certification. (a ) Each FRS unit (a transmitter that operates or is intended to operate in the FRS) must be certficated for use in the FRS in accordance with this subpart and subpart J of part 2 of this chapter. (b ) A grant of equipment certification for the FRS will not be issued for any FRS transmitter type that fails to comply with all of the applicable rules in this subpart. (c ) A grant of equipment certification will not be issued for hand-held portable radio units capable of operating under both this subpart (FRS) and under any other subparts of this chapter (except part 15) if the application for such grant is filed on or after December 27, 2017.

Once you obtain a GMRS license, you would be able to register at the main MyGMRS website and then over here at the Forum. The main site is sync'ed to the FCC database and once the license data is posted by the Commission, the MyGMRS softyware will see it and will allow your membership registration to be processed so you can join in with our members for postings. 'Guest' posts are limited in scope.

Speaking of "tower work", this is the new antenna going up at WLOX-TV in Biloxi, Mississippi, this week. They had to change frequencies due to the spectrum auction involving the T-Moble cell carrier. 575,000 to 715,000 watt ERP from a 1201 foot tower. Base of the new antenna is 21 inches in diameter.

From previous comments over the years, some chargers designed only for NiCad's will not do well trying to charge NiMH. That is one reason that my Chaplain responder team uses Kenwood equipment exclusively. The KSC24 rapid charger is fairly universal, especially for the TK 260, 280, 380, 270 and 370 series radios. Kenwood programming is user friendly, unlike some brands mentioned in the past, and performance rivals or betters any other type certified commercial Part 90 and Part 95 radios out there. In over 12 years of using Kenwood in the field, in some really bad natural disaster locations and environments, we have yet to have a single radio failure of any kind and 1700 MAH NiMH batteries give us long battery life with no fall off of performance like NiCAD's can sometimes do. When a charge is needed for the NiMH batteries, the KSC24 charger gets things back in service in less than 90 minutes... critical when field operations are running 24/7.

Sure - for awhile... we'll give it a couple months...

In addition to what Logan5 mentioned above - Since you are from the Philippines, you may wish to apply for an FCC Registration Number (FRN). Once you have an FRN on file with the Commission, you can apply for a GMRS license, by following the menu in the on-line application form. Rules Part 95.305 sub section "c" states, "( c ) Foreign government operator. No entity that is a foreign government or which is acting in its capacity as a representative of a foreign government is authorized by this section to operate Personal Radio Service stations." If you do not represent the Government of the Philippines, you are eligible to apply under requirements found in Rules, Part 95.1705. (Further specified in Part 95.305 sub (f) "Foreign station. No person is authorized by this section to operate a foreign government radio station. Once you have a GMRS license, and the database at the MyGMRS main website is sync'ed with the FCC database, you can register there and join the forum as a licensed member. Your license would be usable in the fifty United States and the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Navassa Island, the United States Virgin Islands (50 islets and cays), American Samoa (seven islands), Baker Island, the Commonwealth of Northern Marianna Islands, Guam Island and Howland Island, Jarvis Island, Johnston Island (Islets East, Johnston, North and Sand), Kingman Reef, Midway Island (Islets Eastern and Sand), Palmyra Island (more than 50 islets), and Wake Island (Islets Peale, Wake and Wilkes).

Yeah - Steven Wright had a bunch of good ones.

Some persons are afraid of heights... However, I'm afraid of widths......

In my case, as a Chaplain Responder, "Relying on communications equipment for family safety, as well as coordination with other GMRS licensed Chaplains in post-natural disaster situations when phone service is interrupted for days or weeks."

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My current "oldies" includes operational Patrolman Pro 1 (148 to 174) mhz.) and a Patrolman Pro 2 (30 to 50 mhz). State Patrol here used to be on 42.040 and 42.420. Hot "skip" used to be on 39.500 and 39.580 . Still use it occasionally for Red Cross ERV's operating on 47.420 in disaster areas.

Anyone remember these from the late 1960's ? Tompkins Radio Products - Tuneaverter - Made any AM car radio into a VHF monitor radio. Car radio antenna plugged in to the back of the converter and a jumper from the converter plugged into the antenna jack on the AM car radio. Ran off one 9 volt battery, has tune range of 150 to 170 mhz and one crystal position. If using the crystal, the tuning dial then became a peaking control. Mine still works on the test bench... however, since this was mainly a tuneable wideband device, MANY different signals are all received at once because it was not very selective.

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