So,.....what now ?

[Hoppyjr]

  On 8/27/2024 at 4:31 PM, WRUU653 said:

The problem with Pirates is… they got such a cool name.

…and they get to wear the eye patch and bandana, which makes them scary looking.

[SteveShannon]

  On 8/27/2024 at 5:07 PM, Hoppyjr said:

…and they get to wear the eye patch and bandana, which makes them scary looking.

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Especially if they carry a cutlass!

[Davichko5650]

  On 8/27/2024 at 5:27 PM, SteveShannon said:

Especially if they carry a cutlass!

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or drive one!

[WSDD439]

  On 8/27/2024 at 4:25 PM, Raybestos said:

Because those on the linked system have no idea about anyone they may be denying access to/interfering with, nor do they give a flip.  They have their noisy little toy that lets them pretend they are hams by talking unnaturally long distances, using the same technology that facilitates most long distance calla, VOIP.  That is all that matters to them.

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If they are using my frequency, I’d hear them. When I tried simplex, I got no response. I doubt that there are many people using GMRS, without a repeater. If they are in the same woods, they’d be able to talk over us, if needed.

[WSDD439]

  On 8/27/2024 at 4:35 PM, SteveShannon said:

But court cases are won and lost based on semantics.  
I also don’t use linked repeaters for GMRS, so whatever happens I don’t have a dog in the fight or “legal standing.”

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I’m hoping that my dog shows its teeth !

  On 8/27/2024 at 4:31 PM, WRUU653 said:

The problem with Pirates is… they got such a cool name.

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I’d rather be a Buccaneer !!

[WRXB215]

  On 8/27/2024 at 10:43 PM, WSDD439 said:

If they are using my frequency, I’d hear them. When I tried simplex, I got no response. I doubt that there are many people using GMRS, without a repeater. If they are in the same woods, they’d be able to talk over us, if needed.

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You wouldn't hear someone using simplex near a repeater linked to the one you are on.

[Davichko5650]

  On 8/27/2024 at 11:03 PM, WSDD439 said:

 

I’d rather be a Buccaneer !!

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Corn is cheaper than that round about these parts....

[WSDD439]

  On 8/28/2024 at 1:56 PM, WRXB215 said:

You wouldn't hear someone using simplex near a repeater linked to the one you are on.

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I scan the simplex frequencies, as well. There’s nothing on them.

[WSDD439]

  On 8/28/2024 at 3:09 PM, WSDD439 said:

I scan the simplex frequencies, as well. There’s nothing on them.

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I would also know that if I wanted to talk GMRS simplex, all I have to do is stay off one frequency. All of the others are in different counties, and wouldn’t be heard.

[FlatTop]

  On 8/22/2024 at 12:24 AM, WSDD439 said:

I am studying for my ham license, I’m about 30% of the way through.(having a little trouble on the electronic theory)I was hoping to have GMRS as a diversion, a fun one at that. I guess I’m happy that they’re doing it now, so I don’t spend any more money on it.

73’s everyone, thanks for the feedback !

Dave WSDD439

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My 12 year old grandkids studied the Technician exam prep at hamstudy.org for about 30 mins a day over two weeks and passed the first time.  There is virtually zero theory in the Technician exam, it's mostly FCC rules and regs.  You can do it. 

[FlatTop]

  On 8/27/2024 at 10:43 PM, WSDD439 said:

If they are using my frequency, I’d hear them. When I tried simplex, I got no response. I doubt that there are many people using GMRS, without a repeater. If they are in the same woods, they’d be able to talk over us, if needed.

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My wife and I use our GM-30's to stay in contact when we are at the flea markets, outdoor concerts, fishing, camping, or just out walking.   No repeaters.  Works great.

[WSDD439]

  On 8/28/2024 at 3:59 PM, JoCoBrian said:

My wife and I use our GM-30's to stay in contact when we are at the flea markets, outdoor concerts, fishing, camping, or just out walking.   No repeaters.  Works great.

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https://imgur.com/a/dhWJY08

nice Mustang by the way !!

[WRXB215]

  On 8/28/2024 at 3:09 PM, WSDD439 said:

I scan the simplex frequencies, as well. There’s nothing on them.

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I'm talking about someone who is out of simplex range but within repeater (or especially linked repeater) range.

[WSDD439]

  On 8/28/2024 at 5:21 PM, WRXB215 said:

I'm talking about someone who is out of simplex range but within repeater (or especially linked repeater) range.

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And the repeater is using one frequency per area. A user can use that frequency or go to another one, without a repeater.

[WRXB215]

@WSDD439 Don't get me wrong, I'm not arguing with you, I'm just explaining the issue that some people have with linked repeaters. Personally, I don't care whether they are linked or not. They are useful linked, they are useful unlinked, and simplex is also good.

[WRUE951]

  On 8/27/2024 at 3:40 PM, WSDD439 said:

And just maybe they actually listen to the repeater system, and find out that no one is being denied access to any of the frequencies…..

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Na,, they listen to Randy more then listening to the repeaters.  

[WSDD439]

  On 8/28/2024 at 8:19 PM, WRXB215 said:

@WSDD439 Don't get me wrong, I'm not arguing with you, I'm just explaining the issue that some people have with linked repeaters. Personally, I don't care whether they are linked or not. They are useful linked, they are useful unlinked, and simplex is also good.

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Yeah, I’m not arguing either. I’m just saying that there’s plenty of room for everyone, no matter what your flavor is.

[TrucksNCoffee]

  On 8/26/2024 at 11:00 AM, Davichko5650 said:

Where shall I send my dry cleaning bill?  Hot coffee on my nice work shirt and all....!

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Don't forget to see if you spilled some on your keyboard.

[WRYZ926]

  On 8/29/2024 at 6:22 PM, TrucksNCoffee said:

Don't forget to see if you spilled some on your keyboard.

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Coffee is no fun to clean from a keyboard or monitor, especially if one uses any cream or sweetener. I've learned to set the coffee down before reading. 

[WSEH860]

  On 8/23/2024 at 5:35 PM, BoxCar said:

You mean they don't?????

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There's no Santa Claus either.............................

[LeoG]

  On 8/23/2024 at 2:00 PM, WRUE951 said:

The announcement from Rich clearly stated MYGMRS web site is NOT shutting down.   No wonder people don't comprehend the GMRS FCC rules.   People don't or can't read.   

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Yes, the eff sea seas is shutting down illegally linked GMRS repeater systems and now there is no more GMRS.

Step me through that logic please...

[marcspaz]

  On 8/29/2024 at 9:12 PM, LeoG said:

Yes, the eff sea seas is shutting down illegally linked GMRS repeater systems and now there is no more GMRS.

Step me through that logic please...

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First the earth cooled. And then the dinosaurs came, but they got too big and fat, so they all died and they turned into oil. And then the Arabs came and ...

[WRUI365]

whatever you do, don't use the muffler bearings from China

[AdmiralCochrane]

My head hurts

[WSDD439]

  On 8/30/2024 at 1:00 AM, AdmiralCochrane said:

My head hurts

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Take two aspirin, and come back to the forum, tomorrow. 

PS I’m no doctor, but, I did stay at a Holiday Inn Express, once…..