UncleYoda

Nope. If you have a GMRS radio, typically only HTs, that will do 1/2 watt, then it's allowed. But I agree in a practical sense, it's better to not use those channels. § 95.563 FRS channels. The FRS is allotted 22 channels, each having a channel bandwidth of 12.5 kHz. All of the FRS channels are also allotted to the General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS) on a shared basis.

That still doesn't follow the rules unless it is a GMRS approved radio, which should have the repeater channels already there. His given model number doesn't match any that I know of.

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I don't use the 430 section of the 70cm band but this does relate to some past discussions here. https://www.arrl.org/news/arrl-files-comments-to-protect-70-centimeter-amateur-band

I did not say there were none; try reading it again. I never specifically searched for USB-C type because it's nothing special to me (any plug that works is just as good). Why can't 709 do his own searches anyway (rhetorical)? If those short/fat ones suit you, that's fine. I don't want batteries that have to be screwed/unscrewed (I swap batteries and disconnect to charge) and not clear if it still allows belt clip. I liked the longer ones; they fit/feel better in my hands and give me a place to hold onto that isn't covering a button. But I started going back to standard capacity because several of the extended ones split apart and more of the small ones suits me better than fewer big ones.

I don't know of any USB-C chargeable batteries of the UV-5R type. At least some extended (3800mAh) batteries for UV-5R are chargeable with a cable rather than using the charging stand. The cable has a small round plug that fits the side of the battery. But other than having another cable to keep up with, it is (IMO) just as good as USB-C.

That's wrong. Below is one picture of a UV-21R and it's definitely not a UV-5R type battery. But the question was about a BFH6 anyway. (Also, be careful with model numbers; some that sound the same are different and vice-versa.) The new UV-28 Plus looks like it may be the same hardware as the UV-21R.

If given both elevation and antenna height (along with distance and bearing) it is absolutely relevant. It's foolish to claim otherwise.

What's the typical range on these Walmart transmissions? The one close to me is 4-5 miles. I can get 2m simplex from someone who lives near it. If Walmart uses an antenna on the roof I might be able to receive it. I used to get Dollar Gen. distribution center 10 miles away on 460 business band (not where I live now). The highway flagmen here use FRS/GMRS frequencies without callsigns. Whether they're using FRS radios though is questionable based on range and signal strength.

I don't get the benefit of GPS on a HT if it just gives you lat/long type data. I need a map to see where I am or going to. (I used to have stand alone GPS device that worked well, mostly.)

There's no good reason to not publish height. If the repeater is using a directional antenna, the primary direction should be reported too. But even worse to me is not giving a general location for the repeater. Like height, being able to determine distance and bearing is fundamental to radio comms. Towers can't be hidden anyway so there's little if any additional threat from vandals by letting the users know where it is.

One other thought... Chirp has a Settings tab at the top. And several pages listed on the left. If certain important settings are wrong there, it can block transmit.

I don't have a Tidradio. Someone who does could answer better.

Have you tried transmitting from your UV5G+? Some Tidradios have bad transmit.

Post a screenshot of the channel settings in Chirp. It's easy to set things wrong in Chirp. [Whenever you want help, give as much detail as you can.]

Offset +5MHz use a channel that allows transmit you could post all the relevant menu settings so someone might spot what's wrong

I'm tired of seeing this "you won't get caught" type advice all over this site. Go outlaw mode at your own risk just like CBers (but at least have enough sense to not post about it).

Convenient, but FCC says we can't have them transmit on the same radio. Of course you can break the rules if you want.

My 5RM variant came open and I use it for ham but there's no way to lock it to only those frequencies. If you only have a GMRS license you would need a GMRS version to be strictly legit and these models are typically for HAM.

Strange isn't it, that the radio rule-making enforcers would mingle an unlicensed and a licensed service with no way to distinguish the unlicensed users.

There is a designated frequency for emergency use on Marine radio (be careful though, may be monitored by Coast Guard). Nothing I know of for hikers (except Wyoming designated ch. 3).

That, or what I suspect I'm hearing, GMRS radios being used as FRS radios with no ID.

Doesn't following the regs matter? Many, maybe most, are not. I'm also curious how we are supposed to detect who is an FRS user.

It's not really on topic for this thread. Here's my thread on it from a few months ago; we can discuss it there. (But, I'm done responding to all the crazy stuff posted on this site.) https://forums.mygmrs.com/topic/10063-base-station-cannot-use-repeaters/#findComment-106907 Here's another good post that discusses base stations and also quotes the regs: https://forums.mygmrs.com/topic/4835-fixed-station-what-does-that-mean-to-fcc/#findComment-47394 There are also scattered discussions on this going back years before I came along. Lots of opinions but the FCC clarification is what counts.

I responded the way I wanted to (I don't care if it satisfies you). If you think you have good justification for linking, present your case to the FCC. As far as unjust, the only reg that comes close to that in my opinion is not allowing base stations to use repeaters.