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43 minutes ago, OffRoaderX said:
IIRC - and I could be wrong because I donated mine a while back and I'm going by memory.. The noise cancelling is very similar to (if not the exact same) as the "compander" function on other radios. In order for it to do any good, it has to be enabled on both radios - and then it reduces a little background static.. BUT, if you have it enabled, you may sound 'weird' to people that dont have that feature on their radio, and they will all sound weird to you.
Of course the user-manual is completely useless..
Yep, the manual blows. I also have a compander function right next to the NC menu item, so maybe I should email Retevis for confirmation (wish me luck). I currently have NC enabled on two rx-only channels (local law enforcement) so I don't know if it does anything, but you are likely correct that NC is related to tx more than rx.
BTW, I learned to manually program it based on some YouTube scallywag's "just in case" recommendation. Thanks for that
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2 hours ago, WRQH833 said:
My question is why are you manually programming? My RA25 came with the programming cable, and the software is a free download.
Lucky haha. Mine did not come with the programming cable. I have one on order, but I figured I should learn how to manually program it just in case when I use it "in the field."
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Hi all, I am enjoying my new Retevis RA25. It has a rather steep learning curve, but I'm getting it figured out (manually programming, no less). Can anyone describe the NC (noise cancelling?) feature? I believe the Radioddity DB20-G has the same feature, I just can't find any documentation on how it works. Thanks!
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17 minutes ago, OffRoaderX said:
If you want something less expensive, I like the Baofeng UV-9G which is not very expensive and is also waterproof..
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You want the NA-771G which is made for/tuned for GMRS.
I have the UV-9G and the Nagoya NA-771G, they work pretty well together.
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Is it set to channel mode or frequency mode? Make sure its channel mode, I believe the default frequency settings are ham band.
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Maybe I misunderstood. Are you suggesting that the subchannel aspect of things be improved, so that users could almost have privacy and nuisance-free conversations? But at the same time, allow for wide-open (non-subchannel) settings for those that want to operate on an open channel? I could get behind that.
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20 hours ago, gman1971 said:
UHF GMRS/FRS should move towards a better spectrum utilization mechanism at this point, implement something along the lines of DSSS or FHSS which will allow those 22 channels to be used by thousands of people at once and any given user will never know someone else is talking.
Doesn't that defeat the purpose of GMRS/FRS? I bought my radios to stay in touch with family and friends during outings, and that wouldn't work too well if we never knew if someone else was talking.
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Well, Katy at BaofengTech recommended the G version, I believe I'll grab that one.
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Never mind, I see you ship next business day, very nice!
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On 5/23/2022 at 8:03 PM, WRQW695 said:
I found out from Katy @ Baofengtech that the newer UV-72G is the old broadband UV-72. The new UV-72 is more ham tuned.
Good to know, as I am currently torn between purchasing one or the other for GMRS!
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9 minutes ago, MichaelLAX said:
be sure to keep blank lines between categories
That's a great tip, I didn't think of that. Thank you!
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Just now, MichaelLAX said:
If you haven't purchased it yet
Drat! Well, I'll see how it goes haha
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Hi all, I am looking for opinions not hard facts (gasp!) in regards to the Nagoya UT-72 and UT-72G antennas. I will be mounting the antenna to my car roof to pair with a Retevis RA25 GMRS mobile radio. My primary concern is GMRS rx/tx, but it would be nice to have decent rx for local 130-139 MHz (fire, police, etc.) for my enjoyment. I will not tx on any HAM bands, and I don't care if I can rx NOAA stations. I have a NA-771G on my HT, and I am pleased with the rx on UHF/VHF and tx on GMRS, so I was thinking the UT-72G would work best for my mobile install. Thoughts?
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9 hours ago, MichaelLAX said:
Be aware that the Radioddity DB-20G and the Anytone AT-779UV can use each others programming software and code plugs interchangeably.
But the Retevis Ra-25 apparently must use its own programming software and code plugs generated from its software.
Yep, I don't think that will present an issue, I got very familiar with the Retevis software yesterday
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On 8/26/2021 at 8:49 AM, pcradio said:
I have on order the Retevis RA25 (DB-20G aka AnyTone AT-779UV). Going to pair it with a Nagoya UT-72G.
That is the exact setup I am considering, how well does it work for you?
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3 hours ago, Screech said:
Lots of trails away from populated areas
My mistake, I misinterpreted that you may be on the road trucking or something
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On 2/7/2022 at 11:43 AM, Guest Patrick said:
I travel though many states and want to be able to have emergency communication while traveling and at home.
I'm guessing a cell phone (or even satellite phone) is not a viable option?
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Just wondering how long it takes to ship merchandise from the myGMRS store to California?
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1 hour ago, wayoverthere said:
I'll suggest using the option to disable TX on those channels (hit the >> for the individual channel(s) in the software to get into individual channel settings) to prevent any accidental key ups
Great tip, I was just browsing the software (which I tend to do before purchasing anything, maybe I'm a nerd) and I think I won't have any issues.
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2 hours ago, wayoverthere said:
If your local public safety is with the 136-174 or 400-470 (or 480, I forget the max offhand) range, it CAN scan through them.
Very cool, the local stuff I listen to is generally 150-160 MHz. Thank you for the answer.
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I found a great deal on a Retevis RA25, but for those of you that have experience with this or the DB20-G, can it do the following? I would like the ability to tune/scan one channel to GMRS channels, and another to local police/fire for my listening interest. My handheld Baofeng UV-9G can do this easily, can the mobile radios I mentioned also do this?
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One more thing I didn't consider: perhaps I am too distant? My UV-9G has a Nagoya NA-771G antenna, but I am also trying from the ground floor of my house, and there probably is poor line of sight and also obstructions. I'll try again at a better (higher, clearer) location. Thanks for the ideas everyone!
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2 hours ago, BoxCar said:
Unless the receive tone of 74.4 is specifically listed for the repeater change the tone mode from TQSL to TONE. That will transmit a tone only but not require a tone for receive.
The repeater spec shows an input and output tone of 74.4, I think this means that a tone is required for RX and TX? I thought TSQL was the best option based on the CHIRP guide I saw online.
Problem with UV-9G Transmit
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My first UV-9G worked great. The second one had to be returned due to some glitches, it would not pick FM Radio and it seemed to have a short circuit or something. The third one (to replace the second) also does not pick up FM Radio, but other features work fine.
When you turn off the radio, then turn it back on while holding down the 6 key, do you see "200306M"? That's the version that I have, I don't know if it means anything significant though, but I'm curious.