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marcspaz · February 28

Which is why I carry One Radio to Rule Them All

Sshannon · February 27

On 12/14/2023 at 9:46 AM, Sshannon said:

If it increases enjoyment it might be worth it. Especially for a person who has several of the same $30 HT, or who reprograms a radio frequently, or who wants to import automatically from Repeaterbook, spending $25 for the software might be worthwhile. Or even $49 to obtain a known-good data cable with the software. Good software is sometimes worth the extra price. Just something to consider.

I bought RT software to go with my new Yaesu-FTM6000R and it is terrific stuff. If CHIRP doesn't work, I would take RT over the stock free offereings.

February 27

Do you prefer handhelds or would you want to switch to mobile base-mounted radios with more power? Either case, it may be the sensitivity or selection that needs improvement. I'm curious what other folks may have done as well.

February 26

21 hours ago, Guest Ray-El said:

Like using this AC to DC converter to take any CB or GMRS radios wired for a cigarette lighter indoors. My existing CB specifically calls for 13.8v and (I think) 5 or 6 ams, so this would work. I haven't checked to see if a GMRS system has the same or similar specs.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07KML5SCJ/?coliid=I3H0EQBDJWYQYE&colid=10FNN62GE5K1Y&ref_=list_c_wl_lv_ov_lig_dp_it&th=1

I bought this and it is terrific.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BBDPWVTM?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details

GP62 · February 25

1 hour ago, WSAE510 said:

10-100: Bathroom break

10-200: Police needed at [location]

I disagree. 10-100 means I have to go #1, and 10-200 means I have to go #2.

February 24

Is there software for the Surecom SW-102, or is the USB jack just for charging it?

WRUU653 · February 24

22 hours ago, OffRoaderX said:

Just always be sure you write out "H.A.M." correctly.. "Some People" get really REALLY angry if you don't do it right: H.A.M. and will rant about it for hours about you typing it out incorrectly as if anyone cares. Never forget: H.A.M.

I prefer "Free Range Radio"

WSAH999 · February 23

Perhaps it was the wrong receiving tone?

February 21

Since I bought a new Yaesu FTM-6000R to succeed my Retevis RA25, I figured I would use my also new Surecom SW-102 to do some power comparisons. It was either that or do actual work, which I try to avoid.

I tested both into a 50 watt dummy load, and thus ignored the SWR. I tested based on the upper and lower frequency limits of some common services and also on the midpoints (which for GMRS and MURS really don't exist). Also, FM Narrow and FM both radiated the same power, so I just used FM. Note: This is an academic exercise, and I know that if I had an antenna connected that I would be violating a few rules, so no need to point that out.

Sshannon · February 21

On 2/14/2024 at 8:16 AM, Sshannon said:

I’m interested in hearing how you like it.

So far it is more awesome than I am. The MARS mod definitely works. I will post a power test vs my RA25 shortly.

Sshannon · February 20

23 minutes ago, WSAR579 said:

When programming a radio to include all 30 GMRS channels, how does one access channels 17-30 when the tuning knob only has 1-16?

Skip channels 8-14? Those are only a half watt anyway...

February 20

I bought some inexpensive "FRS" radios once. They were great AFTER I programmed them. Prior to that, they didn't even come loaded with the correct FRS frequencies. AND they had CTCSS tones on them. Ugh.

WRXB215 · February 16

I don't have any GMRS traffic near me, so I just walk around with an HT and a dummy load and pretend

February 14

3 hours ago, BoxCar said:

I have one, and the major complaints I have are the menus and the fact that it can't monitor two channels at the same time. No APRS is also a negative, but for the price I paid (free from a drawing), I won't throw it out. It sits in a Go-Box where it might get used a couple times a year when I'm at an event.

I have no experience with APRS, so not a deal breaker for me. And the manual says it has a dual watch feature?

WRUU653 · February 14

Well I just bit the bullet and ordered the Yaesu FTM-6000R. It was on sale with an extended warranty deal, and I added the MARS mod service. Let's see how this goes!

WRUU653 · February 13

1 hour ago, Sshannon said:

I don’t want to have to carry a computer with me every time I travel.

Much easier to carry the instruction manual instead.

WSAG543 · February 13

Fixed it for you:

亲爱的宝峰：

我看到不久前你们推出了新的GMRS HT（UV-5G Plus）。它看起来是一个相当不错的升级，但我认为您再次错过了将一个非常好的收音机变成一个非常好的收音机的机会。我的抱怨完全在于菜单系统。 1. 为什么我们无法在菜单系统中更改/输入频道名称？ 2. 为什么菜单系统中不能设置某个频道是否可以扫描？

宝峰，我认为如果你解决了这两件事，你的收音机的价值/质量矩阵就会上升一个档次。

我真的很想买这台收音机来添加到我的收藏中，但我不想让自己感到沮丧。

感谢您的聆听。

WRPL700

kirk5056 · February 8

I see no reason to link GMRS repeaters. Let the ham team enjoy that. (Which makes me sound like I have dual personality disorder, since I have both licenses )

WRWE456 · January 29

If anyone asks, tell them you have an Icom, and their radio must be the problem lol

January 29

I am the breadwinner by far in my home, and my wife is cool to not question my purchases. I do however tell her everything I buy, not sure why haha

Sshannon · January 22

It's also possible no one is talking. I live in the capitol city of my state and I never hear GMRS traffic.

WRUU653 · January 22

Perhaps airband can only be entered in one side and not the other? For example, on my KG-UV9D Mate, I can only pick up 1.25m in Area A and not Area B.

WRUU653 · January 19

I am not familiar with that radio, but I own the KG-UV9D Mate, and I enabled GMRS via CHIRP. It seems like it would be pretty similar.

Lscott · January 18

I think you would be better off with a UV-5R that has front panel programming.

WRYF714 · January 17

My GMRS and amateur radios are 99.99% used for listening to NOAA and local emergency services. I'm not a very social person

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