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It's still owned by someone and it's their call sign attached to it. Their repeater their rules. I certainly wouldn't go against the wishes of the owner of the equipment I have the privilege of using if they have stated a preference.

I'll jump in here... I'm using the Comet SBB-5NMO, it's about 38" and works pretty great for 2m/70cm and pretty good for GMRS. My previous antenna was the Midland MXT26 Antenna and it works great on GMRS. Just don't try it on 2m.

On simplex it's your radio your choice. However if you are using someone elses repeater then it's the repeater owners choice how they want their repeater used.

Welcome to the forum @WRKH268

You’re are correct. Note to self, drink coffee before responding. Thanks for the catch.️

I don’t know about Midlands but most others do. Take a look at the recommendations from @WRYZ926 below.

What channels are you hearing this on? 15 -22 shares receive frequencies with repeater channels so it’s possible that they are coming through a repeater so they may not hear you. It’s possible also you are just too far away to reach them even though you can hear them or they may have tones set and don’t hear you.

@WSAB905 if this happens while moving It could be what is known as picket fencing which can happen if the signal is being interrupted by obstacles and (as I understand it) parts of the signal are arriving at different speeds. …I’m sure someone can explain it better than me.

Welcome @WSAH452. I think that knowing how to program your radios via the front panel is valuable.

I agree. I take no credit. It’s the fine work of one of our great members here @marcspaz. Lots of useful info and he does a nice job making it easy to follow.

Welcome to the forum @WSAG780. Check out @marcspaz’s Intro to GMRS Video.

I did read that and yes they seem to have already considered and come to a consensus. I found it insightful on decisions made and not just regarding the bubble pack debacle.

That was quite the read. A true history lesson there. Thanks for the post.

@WSAA635 Check your frequency limits

I would totally take that taxi! …sorry I couldn’t resist

I have always used Chirp but I think you should be able to do it front panel but you will have to select AM-SW for each memory you want to see as AM. On my radio it’s menu 54.

Welcome @WSAE510

Not to shabby at all. It looks good too.

I guess you missed my post where I posted from the NEC, but yes that is what the NEC says. "as near as practicable to the entrance of the conductors to the building". I don't think the push back of your statement "don't ground and why" has to do with hams attitude but rather the statment is encouraging unsafe practice. You wouldn't say don't lock firearms up when children are in a home on a gun forum (I hope) and I can assure you not following the NEC on grounding and bonding can have grave consequences. To answer the question "are you an electrician?" Yes I am. 35 years IBEW. I have endless stories of electricity doing things people didn't expect. Discussion is good, though I would start with a question rather than an untrue statment if info is what you are seeking. As for Randy and the Sad Ham debacle... gate keepers are everywhere in life unfortunately. It's not exclusive to hams. @Sshannon's link is very good info. Be safe. 73's

I see an input tone on the repeater page. It also looks like a separate input for linked access which is mentioned in info below the map. More importantly what’s a puddle pirate?

Maybe this would be an option (just picked one at random). I also did some digging around eBay and what not for the mic with no luck... though it might end up costing me, damn window shopping

Welcome @WRZP701

The NEC begs to differ, and this is just a small bit on what it has to say.

Mine looks a little different at the top of configuration. Not sure if it's this radio or the Mac software. perhaps someone else with you exact set up can chime in. Amazon makes for easy returns and I think you would get good customer help from Buy two way radios or Better safe radios.

okay I missed you statement at the top. That said I checked my radio KG-UV9PX (essentially the same radio) and this was enabled.