GMRS in NYC.

[Luish19779]

I have 1 year in the GMRS world here in the south side of the Bronx. I spend some good dollar on equipment etc. but NO ONE TALK. The only one I copy is the Long Island, and all those repeater have to pay, but they not want anyone from the Bronx to join. Why, I think I know. On Simplex , Sometimes I found 1. I got CB and is the same.In Brooklyn have a OPEN repeater(good one) I hit it, but One used. The only good traffic are in the Private repeater, but they want keep like that…Let see what happens. 
Happy New Year  

[MichaelLAX]

What radio are you using?

I knew this is a somewhat controversial suggestion, but if you study for the relatively easy Technician Ham Radio exam and get licensed, you will discover so many more Repeater options open to you (as well as even Simplex communications, especially on 2 meters).

[marcspaz]

 

@Luish19779, unfortunately GMRS is not a rag-chew service.  Many refer to it as a BYOC radio service (Bring Your Own Contacts).  Meaning, you and a specific person or group of people are looking for a common radio service so your group can specifically talk.  This is why its so popular with groups that do family emergency communications, offroading and outdoors type of entertainment, road trips involving multiple vehicles, etc.

 

As Michael (@MichaelLAX) mentions, Ham radio is most likely a much better bet for you.  I am in NYC 6 to 8 times a year and there are a bunch of repeaters in NY, CT, NJ and PA that I can reach, depending on where I am in and around the city.  I have really good luck around Bronx Zoo and little Italy, up to around Yonkers Raceway.  There are some amateur repeaters on the mountains nearby and the stuff south and west are at lower elevations or you get some clear LOS due to the river.  Something to think about, if you are just looking for strangers to chat with and to make new friends.  GMRS really isn't the best choice for that, though.

[pcradio]

The "G" in GMRS stands for "Groups" (not literally). But think of it that way. GMRS is for people doing something, together, and they have coms. It uses UHF which is a shorter range frequency too. You want to be on the HAM side, VFH and or HF for reaching out and chatting with others.

[Luish19779]

Any one here have a knowledge about FLASHport Motorola for XTL2500?

I buy xtl2500 and have the R17.01.01 version. I got the R20.01.01, but I think I need a code to upgrade the radio. 

[gortex2]

The XTL2500 is no longer supported so you can no longer purchase flash upgrades. If its R17 it will be fine for HAM and GMRS.

 

[WQVF913]

Hi! WQVF913 : newbie would like to know is there any special way to connect to Btoadnetgmrs repeater: Are there any special settings or tones so I can connect to Broadnetgmrs. I would appreciate input I’ll do the programming! 73! PDNY

[WRXB215]

Not sure what's up with Broadnet. All I've heard the last few months is "I can't connect."