UncleYoda
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SteveShannon reacted to a post in a topic:
Radioddity DB20-G/Anytone AT-779UV RT Systems CPS Programming software
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You did say "open" though, and and the frequency range specified in the instructions includes both. Open is widely used to mean more than just locked to one service. (Don't worry about how busy I am - I'm watching the show in DC.)
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Sorry, but you can't have both services on the radio at the same time if you want to follow the rules. There was some guy at FCC a few years ago who said even having the capability to transmit on both using VFO (like a typical open UV5R) violated the regs. I was surprised at that, but reprogrammed my radios, and bougght a GT-5R that was limited to ham. Never did find any final word on that.
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OscarWillow76 reacted to a post in a topic:
Ed Fong J Pole roll-up in PVC?
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Raybestos reacted to a post in a topic:
Ed Fong J Pole roll-up in PVC?
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WRXB215 reacted to a post in a topic:
Radioddity DB20-G/Anytone AT-779UV RT Systems CPS Programming software
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SteveShannon reacted to a post in a topic:
Ed Fong J Pole roll-up in PVC?
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SteveShannon reacted to a post in a topic:
Radioddity DB20-G/Anytone AT-779UV RT Systems CPS Programming software
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"NOBODY CARES" is not correct. It's a secondary offense, like being pulled over for speeding and then getting a ticket for not wearing a seat belt. And me and lots of other hams (and I assume some GMRS licensees) do try to follow the rules even when we don't like them regardless of whether we expect to be warned/fined.
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N9TAX does not recommend putting his roll-up ladder-line Slim-Jims inside of PVC pipe or even against anything. If you do it, do some before and after testing.
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Not only that but having a radio that can transmit on ham and GMRS is non-compliant. That's why I was referring to switching modes. I wish they would change their stance on that when we have both licenses, but that ain't gonna happen.
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I haven't switched my DB20-G out of GMRS mode yet, so I should only need to read from my radio if I get the RT software. But wouldn't the default (factory) channels automatically be restored when resetting back to GMRS mode? I know any extra channels I had added would be gone and having a backup of that would be the reason for using the software, whether it's the RT Systems or Radioddity program.
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WRUU653 reacted to an answer to a question:
At Last! RT Systems for AT-779
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I'm assuming you didn't try it in GMRS mode. It seems like it would be most useful for people switching back and forth which requires reloading all the channels.
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AndyOnTheRadio reacted to a post in a topic:
GMRS Frequencies in general
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TYT TH-UV88 is a ham version of the same radio hardware-wise. TYT is an actual manufacturer unlike Radioddity.
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SteveShannon reacted to a post in a topic:
GMRS Frequencies in general
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Raybestos reacted to a post in a topic:
GMRS Frequencies in general
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On GMRS certified radios the channels [1-30] are already programmed. Channels 1-14 should have 4 digits after the decimal like 462.5625. These all end in 5 - they're 12.5KHz above and below the frequencies for channels 15-30. If you do a search you should be able to find a chart to help you visualize the relationship.
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The tones with decimal something (xxx.x) are CTCSS. DCS codes are integers (no decimal).
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I don't care what you call it. It's whether it's useful to me that matters. I've heard that echo-chamber criticism a lot on forums and social media. And that derogatory, judgemental label is meaningless to me.
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What's left? Trip to the doctor? What you had for supper? Playing ham games? A boring check-in net?
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I don't think anyone disagrees on that (we don't want CB crap). But should it include censorship? I think FCC regs should be it for open repeaters. Then private repeaters can control content. But with so few frequencies in GMRS, I'm not convinced there should be private use.
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I actually tried the off switch or channel button/knob argument with one owner but he doesn't want the content on it, period. I've also used that with regular users and they are stuck with it because I won't back down unless it's the owner's rule. And it's not because I want to or expect to change anyone's political view - they can listen if they want to. It's for those of us who think alike and are concerned to be able to keep each other informed and discuss options.
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UncleYoda reacted to a post in a topic:
Repeater Planning Series: “The Six Most Common Mistakes" [Contains Stupidity]
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I have a different version of the 5RM and it does perform well. I wish they had made the screen more visible outdoors and channel names were full size. I left my first one out in a heavy rain and the speaker seemed to be damaged but later came back to normal.
