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I hope it will continue sending text messages over repeaters.

The MXTA26 is what I use on my Jeep.. It replaced a Tram.

I hope it will continue sending text messages over repeaters.

Bluetooth is actually a good feature that I didnt mention in my post ^ above, but i have not tried to connect it to anything yet.

Its a nifty little radio, but unless everyone else in your party also has one, most of that nifty'ness doesnt matter.
As for basic use and fars, it's pretty much the same as any other radio.

Of course!  Why didn't I see that 
So long as it does not transmit digital on GMRS, what do we care??

I would venture to say a number of people have operated in an illegal manner, modes, power etc. a few times or routinely. I would hope they know the rules and understand the consequences if the FCC notices. At least they are smart enough, most of them anyway, not to publicly advocate or mention what they are doing, it sets a bad example for the newbies.

Do you want our blessing using a business radio in digital mode on MURS without a business license (not that a license matters in that situation)?!? 
I could bring my Radioddity RD-5R to Albuquerque and join you! ?

Yes, except they are DMR and running encryption. ?

Yes, except they are DMR and running encryption. ?

MURS does not have the "fixed antenna" restriction.
 
 

Except that the RT81V isn't accepted/type certified for MURS. If it was, it would have a fixed antenna, max 2 watts and just 5 frequencies. Thus, the bend.
In reality, the MURS world is a free for all with all types of 4 watt portables being programmed up on those channels as simplex users. I see that with the FRS channels in UHF also.

I heard a rumor that the YouTube GMRS Queen will be making a video about this radio very soon.