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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.

I use a Tera GMRS/MURS radio to monitor the local police radio, so some will appreciate the ability. The main benefit I see is the ability to remote mount the unit in small vehicles like mine. The other is the bluetooth ability since in some states, mone included, the hands free laws apply to GMRS. The way my state wrote the newest regulations exempts licensed amateur radio users, but that related to HAM and not GMRS. It was badly written unfortunately, so GMRS requires hands free.

You aren't everyone. In some states you can no longer use a radio without a hands free setup, so this radio addresses that issue. The ability to use a phone app to program the radio via bluetooth is also a nice feature. You no longer have to hook the radio up to a computer to program advanced features. Not a bad thing. I have numerous computers, but hate Windows, so I generally run Linux, one programming application I need doesn't run under Linux...yet, I am still trying. As a result, I run Windows on a Mac under a virtual machine for that application. This radio will fill the need for many people, probably not you, but once again, contrary to unpopular belief, you aren't the only one buying radios.

Looks like a nice option for my vehicle. I have limited space, so a remote mount unit like this would work well for me.

Thanks for letting us know.

Yep, that's why Midland is a good choice. Glad we agree.

I don't own one, but am considering one since they have models that have a remote mount option. I don't really have the space in my car to mount a conventional unit, so a remote mount would be nice. Currently my radio is sitting free between my front seats, but cannot be actually be mounted there. It is less than ideal to say the least, but it "works."

There is a forum for bicycle ham radio operators. You may get some info there. http://bmha-hams.org And here: https://groups.io/g/BicycleMobileHams I also saw this page. https://hackaday.com/2024/07/08/going-ham-mobile-on-a-bicycle/

I just carry a handheld. I have never had an instance in which I could not simply pull it out and use it. Why overcomplicate things?

A group on this forum? Join first, and discover what is already here. If not here, then where, and what kind of group, in person group, or forum? And if forum, wjhy not simply take part in what is already here, and other places?

Inappropriate for the forum. You should probably give up while you're behind. Just a friendly piece of advice.

Obviously. Probably due to the inappropriate style of sarcasm for this forum.

Just exactly how much have you had to drink?

It is under General Settings in the menu.

It's no longer proposed. It has passed. It is just waiting for the governor's signature.

The latest bill that has now passed, includes the following after a definition of "interactive wireless communications device" The bill can be read here: https://legiscan.com/PA/text/SB37/2023