WSHC247 Posted March 26 Report Posted March 26 I am trying to understand the mental gymnastics and it's not going well for me. The FCC prohibits data transmissions over GMRS repeaters, but I’m curious about the specifics. If someone were to send short digital bursts (like APRS-style packets), how would that differ from an audible Roger beep? What about MDC1200-style ID tones because I hear those on the repeater all the time? Looking forward to hearing thoughts from those more familiar with the regulations and enforcement side of things! Quote
Socalgmrs Posted March 27 Report Posted March 27 The fcc does not prohibited data on gmrs. It’s about amount of data, If it did the gps gmrs radios would not be legit. Quote
OffRoaderX Posted March 27 Report Posted March 27 Simple: The FCC does not care if anyone transmits data over GMRS repeaters, as evidenced by the fact that they have never, ever, not even once enforced this rule (in the context of your post). "Some People" are going to leave comments whining and howling and calling-names over the fact that people do it, and cry even louder that the FCC does not care, but thems just the facts. WRUU653 1 Quote
OffRoaderX Posted March 27 Report Posted March 27 1 minute ago, Socalgmrs said: The fcc does not prohibited data on gmrs. It’s about amount of data, If it did the gps gmrs radios would not be legit. Now try actually reading his post, then try again. WRUU653, SteveShannon, Jaay and 1 other 2 2 Quote
SteveShannon Posted March 27 Report Posted March 27 3 hours ago, WSHC247 said: I am trying to understand the mental gymnastics and it's not going well for me. The FCC prohibits data transmissions over GMRS repeaters, but I’m curious about the specifics. If someone were to send short digital bursts (like APRS-style packets), how would that differ from an audible Roger beep? What about MDC1200-style ID tones because I hear those on the repeater all the time? Looking forward to hearing thoughts from those more familiar with the regulations and enforcement side of things! As you have acknowledged data transmissions over a repeater are prohibited, but a very short burst of data would probably never be noticed. However, given the limited bandwidth of FM over a repeater very little data could be transmitted. Also, there are only a few radios that send data anyway. WRUU653 1 Quote
WRUU653 Posted March 27 Report Posted March 27 2 hours ago, Socalgmrs said: The fcc does not prohibited data on gmrs. Said no one. He specifically said repeaters. Which is prohibited but I suspect as @OffRoaderX mentioned I doubt is worth any worries. SteveShannon 1 Quote
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