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Maybe try to set a password via the radio setup menu, then hook it up to the programming software. Then use the password you created on the radio. 7.3.7 Power-on Password Allows the radio to set a power-on password to protect device security and settings. Press >> Radio Settings >> Password. Prompts “Input password”. Enter 1-8 digits (0-9), ******** will be displayed. Press the # key to display your entry. Press the key to save and return to the previous menu. To cancel the power-on password Press the key >> Radio Settings >> Password. Prompts “Input password ********”. Press the key to delete until all are deleted. Press to save and return to the previous menu. When the power-on password feature is enabled, the radio will prompt “Input Password” when turning on the radio, and only after entering the correct password will the radio turn on properly. The power-on password can be read and modified by CPS software.

Try 000000. If that doesn't work, try 123456. Another I saw online was, 059500. That is unless you have created a password for the radio already, if so use that password. Phil

Would this work?

I'll believe you just as soon as you prove you actually found someone willing to talk to you.

Yes, yes you are.

You just have to be smarter than the radio. So you should definitely stay away from Midland.

Can you let us know what tone you use so we can all avoid you? Of course you may not use a tone, since your tone here is negative, and there are no negative tones for radios.

If you are replying to my post, you didn't read the pertinent part of the manual I posted. Look at the bottom for the IMPORTANT message.

One of the best manuals is the one that comes with Midland radios. Here is an example of just how up to date an informative Midland's manuals are.

Sounds like a great time t get a new act. This one is getting old.

"I’ve never once had to had an upgrade to firmware offered on any radio ever. Fixed it for you. At least Midland put out upgrades.

When you create your next account, you should change your name to AntiSocialgmrs.

I looked at Pennsylvania's bill, and see that the exemption for Amateur radio was removed, so it applies, as written, to all mobile radios. However, this part may actually be interpreted such that a mobile radio is allowable, provided you aren't switching channels and are simply talking using a hand held mic, pushing only one button. So it may be okay. I will take it as such. This wasn't in the earlier iteration of the bill. It has passed and has been signed by the governor. " Defines the use of an interactive mobile device as using at least one hand to hold, or supporting with another part of the body, an interactive mobile device, dialing or answering an interactive mobile device by pressing more than a single button, or reaching for an interactive mobile device that requires a driver to maneuver so that the driver is no longer in a seated driving position, restrained by a seat belt."

Pennsylvania also has an exception, unfortunately the way it is written, it applies to licensed Amateur Radio operators, which is by definition, according to the FCC, not GMRS, but HAM. People tried to get them to correct this, but they didn't.