jwilkers

I came across this from the FCC this morning. (paragraph 3)
It seems to remove any ambiguity from the language in Part 95. 😬
 
https://www.fcc.gov/wireless/bureau-divisions/mobility-division/general-mobile-radio-service-gmrs?fbclid=IwAR3boNx4H1NaI0AJDJgCvTIgCqrIs9Bru0DGkxxr66zRtQrUn-zXSWP0t9s#operations

I've always opposed them.

GMRS is designed for families and small groups to communicate locally.

Of course, now that the FCC has finally, definitely, ruled linked repeaters illegal, we can now see a return to sanity.

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At 1 hour 19 minutes and 48 seconds THIS web site is specifically mentioned by the FCC agent that is speaking.  He seems to be a member here, and as such he knows and by extension the FCC KNOWS who is doing what. 

Just be careful.....Roger beeps are "good buddy beeps" to truck drivers. You may find yourself the recipient of an invite to a rest area men's room for a romantic interlude

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I'm going to express my thoughts about the part 95 rulings. 
To start off, when I applied for my GMRS license, I requested a copy of the rules so I could have em on hand in my laptop. How ever, the handheld transceiver regard to limited power on it said 5 watts. Others today are arguing that truth. 
Secondly, people are saying that they have the rights to use amplifiers with the GMRS mobile, base and handheld. I'm told that nobody can use a amplifier. The copy of the part 95 rules was updated December 22, 2023. 
Either way I'm complying with the rules and IMHO I believe that the FCC should crack down on this issue.
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I use mine for off-roading.. any time I want to "make contacts" and find anonymous men to talk with, I use the Grindr app.

Some would see that as a feature. 😀

The H8 has a 10.watt output per a watt meter.

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20....as it has always been. Plus, 19 cannot be used north of Line A.

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I have to get my wattmeter out and check mine. 

Why and for what possible good reason?  Once again, it sounds like someone wanting to turn GMRS, with its very limited bandwidth, into "ham radio lite".  Rather than additionally trashing our already scarce bandwidth, why not get a book, study it for a week or few, and get your Technician license?  Then play with gizmo gadgetry where there is adequate bandwidth and existing infrastructure for it until you heart is content

20....as it has always been. Plus, 19 cannot be used north of Line A.

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No, I just know that "some people's" entire hobby revolves around finding strange men talk with, and I think Grindr is a great way for them to do that.  I'm just looking out for them.

You know what's weird? I'll tell you what's weird. Thanks for asking. There was a time when CB radio was supposed to be for short range comms. Then DXers got hold of it to see how far they could talk. Like amateur radio. Then along comes GMRS. It was supposed to be for short-range comms. Then DXers got hold of it and and linked their repeaters so they can talk all over the country. Like amateur radio. With all the amateur radio bashing that goes on here, why do so many people want GMRS to be like amateur radio? 

I also don't want anyone to take it personally.

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You are basically making a one way transmission. Your conversation is split between 2 services. One way communications are forbidden by regulations.

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Ok, gotcha. thanks for your input.  So basically, I need to keep both channels within the same service.  Got it. thanks sir. 

As a Ham you’re limited to ONLY making contact with other stations which are licensed and operating in the amateur service of the US, or of the country the station is located in. Obviously GMRS is NOT a Part 97 service. As a Ham you should know this. I would recommend you get a copy of Part 97 rules and throughly read it. It’s pointless to waste time on something you can easy research yourself.

On this linked network. I.hear the same people over and over again going on and on for seemingly hours on end.
 
Always..the same 10 or so.people in different combinations.
 
Then, on a rare quiet moment, someone not a part of their clique gives their call, most of the time they go unanswered.
 
What a waste of percious frequency spectrum.
 
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My personal opinion, we don't need Ham Radio 2.0 or Ham Lite. 
I think there MUST be a place for people who just want to talk to their family and friends without a bunch of bureaucratic steps and unnecessary roadblocks.  FRS is a wonderful service for exactly that.  For families that may need a bit more (maybe coverage of the family farm, for example), amateur radio may be too strict for the family needs but GMRS is a great next step.  The reduced audience is considered a plus, too.
 
 
Linking repeaters over the internet and tying up limited channel allocation is a bad idea, but I love seeing how far I can reach... radio to radio.

According to the FCCs of these United States, GMRS is intended primarily as a short-range personal type service, however "some people" often feel the uncontrollable urge to do their long-talker 'rag-chew' shenanigans wherever they can - like a dog peeing to mark its territory. Just like the dog-pee, "some people" stink it up for everyone else.
..Can't wait to see "some people" reply here.. You will know them when you see them.

That's good


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The BTECH GMRS-V2 has full memory control.

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I have not run into that at all, been talking FM with a few folks here all weak.

You used cb 10 codes. That's different from the ham radio q codes. You don't wanna sound like a cber.

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