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Got it. It's a Kenwood TK-8360HUK. Not the Tk8380 as noted in your subject line. That makes it easier for us to help you.

This is true. There are 8 repeater input frequencies and 8 repeater output frequencies. To my knowledge, after perusing FCC Part 95, there is no rule requiring a 5 Mhz offset between repeater input and output frequencies, so pairing any two of these inputs and outputs without regard to the 5 Mhz offset would be a problem for lots of GMRS radios. The OP's rant is that there are thousands of these repeaters he can't use because they have something other than 5 Mhz offsets. Or something like that, because since he left disgusted three days ago, we'll never know for sure.

I hate to sound naive, but can you provide a little more detail, including confirming the model number?

This is the exact reason that I and all the people in my circle of amateur radio friends, which is quite a few, have made the MARS/CAP mod on all our mobile and handheld radios. Most of us use Yaesu radios. We're not interested in debating the nuances of FCC Parts 90, 95, and 97 and how they govern what device we carry. We're interested in communicating and not being stupid about it.

The Winsystem, the unofficial home of sad hams, or as some call it, The Island of Misfit Hams, uses quite a few UHF repeaters, including one on Santiago Peak. It's . occasionally shut down (and maybe others) because of U.S. Navy radar interference when the fleet is in. At least that's what I've heard. That said, you may be right, our military friends might be playing with their toys.

Every time I go in to Ham Radio Outlet, some old (er than me) guy will inevitably use the same worn-out "Had Allotta Money" joke. I thought it was funny the first fifty or so times I heard it.

How is the radio connected to the electrical system of your vehicle? We've asked at least twice.

Nice job! This very thing, making contact on a repeater, is a stumbling block for many new GMRS users. I would say it is one of the bigger causes of discouragement among new users.

I'm just curious. Can you show us where this is codified?

It looks like unless he makes a surprise appearance, the OP got disgusted and left a while ago, leaving the rest of us to debate ad nauseum. I'd like to see him come back just to see if the problem he's ranting about ever got resolved, but I'm not holding my breath.

I thought it might be malware but I clicked anyway. So far nothing bad happened, but sometimes these things unleash later.

There's always this if you want to go the expedient route for about a hundred bucks. https://midlandusa.com/products/xt511-base-camp?variant=39972162371761&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjwrvyxBhAbEiwAEg_KgmrtZNG6G4zjOXdzSM4kDvgkSyjlgdsFYL2Hxyd6HWkk9NiQ4kJemhoCSLsQAvD_BwE

It's been spoken of much on these forums that GMRS is more about folks staying in touch with friends and family on the trail, when camping, off-roading, motor home caravanning, etc. Not a lot of folks use GMRS as a social media platform, although some do. It's more of a "bring your own contacts" service, a bit like your cell phone. Amateur radio is your friend if the social aspect is more what you're looking for. Many of us here do both.

I remember asking you the question to this answer over a year ago, probably in the comments section of a video. I believe I specifically asked "Who hurt you?" Now I know.

On a scale of 1 to 10, the MyGMRS repeater directory being 10, Repeaterbook is not very good. You're wise not to worry about it.

Is this your radio? The HX280S marine radio? https://www.standardhorizon.com/indexvs.cfm?cmd=DisplayProducts&ProdCatID=85&encProdID=8A20187F57E11E685F4BEB4E09111DB3&DivisionID=3&isArchived=1

"Some people".

I've come to the conclusion that flat earthers don't believe the Earth is flat. Their only mission in life is to engage people in endless arguments. The longer an argument goes on, the happier they are.

Just for kicks, set your radio (in memory mode) to channel 18. Or RPT-4, which I think on the UV-5G is 462.625. See if you hear those people talking. You would use channel 18 for simplex if you're talking directly to other folks also on channel 18. You would use the RPT channels if you are communicating through a repeater, because your radio transmits on 467.625 and listens on 462.625. Also, where do you live? You (or we) may be able to dentify the repeater you hear if in fact you are hearing one.

Curious. What radio are you using when you hear people talking on 462.620 and you "try to get on that frequency"?

There's nothing wrong with these amplifiers. There are some valid use cases. Like if you need the power but you don't have anywhere in your car to mount a mobile radio, or if you want to use the same handheld both in the car and when you're walking around. Mount the amplifier under the seat or someplace out of sight where it gets airflow. I run a Yaesu FT60 amateur radio in a cupholder mount with a magnetic mount antenna when I drive my wife's Kia Soul. The five watts is fine around town but it would be nice to have that amplifier under the seat.

Unless it consumes a significant portion of the savings on your insurance you get by using that app, get a cheap burner phone so you don't need to use the phone your app is loaded on. Seems easier than trying to find a repeater with autopatch.

The same thing applies with mobiles. Midland mobiles can be expensive, like $400 expensive, and they get mixed reviews here. In fact, some folks hate them, and they're not shy about letting us know. But there are cheaper mobile options, under $200, that people love.

More expensive doesn't always mean better or more capable. I had a pair of Midland GTX1000VP4s that retail for about $80 a pair. I got them new in the box at Goodwill for much less, but my Baofeng UV5Rs are half the price and more capable. Much better battery life, repeater-capable, the list goes on.

I'll second that. My UV-5Rs transmit just fine, but they have the worst receivers of any of my HTs. Same thing with my Juentai JT-6188 mobile (KT-8900 clone). Not only are the receivers deaf, they have extremely poor adjacent channel rejection. My JT-6188 is unusable as a mobile radio. I stick to my Yaesus for any important comms.