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Why are you here? We all already know what an A-hole is, there is no need to keep giving us an example. Shouldn't you be busy talking to all your friends on a repeater 200 miles away.

Good news for those of us who have been waiting. I think the title about says it. Cheers and a thank you to Mel Terechenok at Chirp.

RPT-17 aka Ch-25 is correct. I would recommend following the instructions for channel Wizard, this makes it incredibly easy. Page 90 with step by step instructions beginning on page 92. you can also set up in Chirp. oh yeah socal never has anything nice to say to anyone so feel free to ignore him.

If by bad habit you mean announcing your call sign at the beginning, I think that is fairly common and I wouldn’t consider it a bad habit. Rather when conversing with family or friends I would say you shouldn’t feel obligated. I like to think GMRS is a little less uptight. I wouldn’t give you a hard time either way.

This ^^^ keep it simple I think is the essence of GMRS.

Correct.

To some extent yes but you are less likely to do so if you are in the same area than across the continent, at least locally you can and are supposed to check for local traffic before keying up.

Very nice job. I absolutely agree though, I would probably loose this radio and contribute to the unlicensed use of GMRS by woodland creatures

I’m not sure what you’re responding to in my post @WSFL951… my comments were specifically as to why I feel @CogentRadios “Imagine Nationwide or International Coverage of your GMRS Repeater, Legally!” is not supported by the rules or practicality of GMRS in my opinion (which happens to be that of the FCC). I’m confused as to the screen shot of Facebook pages about GMRS while quoting me.

If you can do one you can do the other. Do you realize you won’t be able to make sure you aren’t transmitting over the top of someone that is using simplex? Just because you put a repeater on a frequency doesn’t make that frequency yours. GMRS doesn’t have the amount of channels/frequencies that Amateur Radio has, nor does it have the coordination that makes such things possible. Want coms for a community nation wide, use a group text or Facebook neighborhood group page.

I got some catching up to do... Welcome @CaptainSarcastic, @FishinGary and @jjlava! Cheers

This makes sense. Thanks for the tip. It surprises me I never considered this as my father used to commercial fish.

So if I understand this you are using the MN360 (not type accepted for GMRS, part 95) to transmit to the repeater. Well I think in the end you will find you are wrong but you have been cordial in making your case for what has been kind of a hot topic here in the past. I look forward to seeing what the FCC has to say in response.

The bridge that is accessing the repeater is what I was referring to. You had said it was FM I believe. Did I misunderstand that?

Thanks. Seriously, you too. This was fun, looking at an old debate with a new twist. I do have a question though. The means to which you are communicating to the repeater, is it type accepted?

Go back and read the entire post where I quoted the FCC that you said you agreed to. You are selectively choosing to only address what you want while missing the intent of GMRS. Respectfully, I for one disagree that having POC would be very cool on GMRS. I’m pretty sure the FCC clarified their position and intent. On this I happen to agree with them. I respect your position to disagree but I see no point in a lengthy back and forth. You are just trying to find a spot in the fence that you don’t see a no trespassing sign to get to the other side while knowing you don’t belong there.

Oh but you are, It’s in your own thread title what you’re selling, and that’s not local communication. You were right about one thing and that was the horse is dead. This has been hashed out here before. It’s just the first time I know where the idea was coming from a sales pitch.

I think the FCC said it best… In addition to violating Commission rules, linking repeaters is not in the public interest. Because GMRS spectrum is limited and used on a shared “commons” basis, the service only works well on a localized basis when users can hear each other and cooperate in the sharing of channels. Linking repeaters not only increases the potential for interference, but also uses up a limited spectrum resource over much larger areas than intended, limiting localized availability of the repeater channels. GMRS and the Family Radio Service (FRS), which share many of the GMRS channels, are intended for individuals such as family members and friends, scouting troops, emergency response groups, and hobbyists to communicate with each other over short distances, directly or through a repeater station. Linking repeaters, via the internet or other networks, undermines the purpose and usefulness of the GMRS and FRS.

You're still connecting over the internet, and for the purpose of carrying voice. Yes, this ^^^ Others have tried the tactic of ignoring the FCC for profit and paid the fine. The "illegal marketing" by Rugged Radios back in 2020 comes to mind. They don't do that anymore. I expect there are others. The risk you may well find is yours.

How could it not

Well that’s an awesome coincidence great minds…

could be time for a wellness check... either that or the haiku generator is on the fritz.

I would try testing it out with another power source first but it does sound like the radio has a problem and it’s time to send it back.

Why do you think he’s a HAM? He is not. Your anger is misplaced.