jworld100
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I have been looking all over the place and can't seem to find any info on the default frequency's for the 16 channels on the Arcshell (bought from amazon). Any one know what they are?
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No, and it doesn't matter. The frequencies programmed in most Chinese radios at the factory for testing purposes are often used by public safety agencies in the USA, and if you use them, you run a good chance of ending up in jail and on the news for interfering with a police radio system. Don't be that guy, learn how to program the radios yourself, and make sure you are using legal frequencies.
MTS2000des
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and this is why I obtained my ETA certification as an RF Interference Mitigation Technician, these Chinese contraband radios are creating job security.
Seriously, this is why professional radios should never be sold to consumers who have zero idea what they are using and the risk that unauthorized operation can pose to licensed and legitimate users of radio spectrum.
Seriously, this is why professional radios should never be sold to consumers who have zero idea what they are using and the risk that unauthorized operation can pose to licensed and legitimate users of radio spectrum.
Found on Amazon
Here's what I found. Not confirmed.
CH1 462.125 CTCSS 69.3
CH2 462.225
CH3 462.325
CH4 462.425 CTCSS 103.5
CH5 462.525 CTCSS 114.8
CH6 462.625 CTCSS 127.3
CH7 462.725 CTCSS 136.5
CH8 462.825 CTCSS 162.2
CH9 462.925 DCS 025
CH10 463.025 DCS 032
CH11 463.125 DCS 125
CH12 463.225 DCS 331
CH13 463.525 DCS 023
CH14 450.225
CH15 469.945 CTCSS 203.5
Of note, only channels 6 and 7 are FRS/GMRS and legal to use out of the box
Here's what I found. Not confirmed.
CH1 462.125 CTCSS 69.3
CH2 462.225
CH3 462.325
CH4 462.425 CTCSS 103.5
CH5 462.525 CTCSS 114.8
CH6 462.625 CTCSS 127.3
CH7 462.725 CTCSS 136.5
CH8 462.825 CTCSS 162.2
CH9 462.925 DCS 025
CH10 463.025 DCS 032
CH11 463.125 DCS 125
CH12 463.225 DCS 331
CH13 463.525 DCS 023
CH14 450.225
CH15 469.945 CTCSS 203.5
Of note, only channels 6 and 7 are FRS/GMRS and legal to use out of the box
Twenty4Pack
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Thank you
Thanks for answering the op's question. Where several other people answered the question with warnings, you took time to actually help.
Thanks for answering the op's question. Where several other people answered the question with warnings, you took time to actually help.
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For anyone finding this, please DO NOT ASSUME that your radio is transmitting on legal frequencies when using channel's 6 and 7. They could change how they flash the radios at the factory at any time. We all enjoy being able to buy cheap easily programmed radios off of Amazon but if enough people screw up the FCC will be forced to deal with the problem so please take the time to load legal frequencies on your radio.
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c_snyder
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I just did a quick check and several of those stock frequencies match up with many public safety agencies all around the country. Not to mention those frequencies likely change with each radio. These people write rave reviews about buying these for their kids..
I have no problem with affordable chinese made radios (tytera, anytone) that meet emissions requirements used on the right frequencies but this is just very irresponsible. They're marketed as walkie talkies like you would buy at wal-mart. I think the warnings given here were people just trying to be helpful.
I have no problem with affordable chinese made radios (tytera, anytone) that meet emissions requirements used on the right frequencies but this is just very irresponsible. They're marketed as walkie talkies like you would buy at wal-mart. I think the warnings given here were people just trying to be helpful.
cueindiaz
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AR-5 Pulled using Chirp
I have accessed two of the four AR-5 Radios and this is the radio's configuration. I know I was looking for this and the OldLoad had great information. I have noticed that a few of the configurations from my radios where slightly different from what what OldLoad posted. This may be helpful if there are a few other configurations.
Loc Frequency Tone Mode ToneSql DTCS Code
1 462.125000 TSQL 69.3
2 462.225000 (None)
3 462.325000 (None)
4 462.425000 TSQL 103.5
5 462.525000 TSQL 114.8
6 462.625000 TSQL 127.3
7 462.725000 TSQL 136.5
8 462.825000 TSQL 162.2
9 462.925000 DTCS 025
10 463.025000 DTCS 051
11 463.125000 DTCS 125
12 463.225000 DTCS 155
13 463.525000 DTCS 465
14 450.225000 DTCS 023
15 460.325000 (None)
16 469.950000 TSQL 203.5
I have accessed two of the four AR-5 Radios and this is the radio's configuration. I know I was looking for this and the OldLoad had great information. I have noticed that a few of the configurations from my radios where slightly different from what what OldLoad posted. This may be helpful if there are a few other configurations.
Loc Frequency Tone Mode ToneSql DTCS Code
1 462.125000 TSQL 69.3
2 462.225000 (None)
3 462.325000 (None)
4 462.425000 TSQL 103.5
5 462.525000 TSQL 114.8
6 462.625000 TSQL 127.3
7 462.725000 TSQL 136.5
8 462.825000 TSQL 162.2
9 462.925000 DTCS 025
10 463.025000 DTCS 051
11 463.125000 DTCS 125
12 463.225000 DTCS 155
13 463.525000 DTCS 465
14 450.225000 DTCS 023
15 460.325000 (None)
16 469.950000 TSQL 203.5
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jworld100
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Hi everyone, sorry I was so inactive. I have found out what the channels are, and how to program them with chirp.
jworld100
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Also, apparently they are not GMSR/FRM.
radioman2001
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450.225 I think is one of the old part 22 mobile phone channels. 460.325 is PS. The 462.425 through .925 were hi power paging channels. 463.025 and .125 are Med channels. 463.225 .325 and .525 are business with .525 for the power industry. 469.450 is bussiness 90 ft 90 watt repeater input.
The GMRS/FRS can easily be programmed in, just not sure if these radios are certified for Part 95. if certified at all.
You can look up the frequencies and what they are assigned to with the following links.
47 CFR § 90.35 - Industrial/Business Pool.
47 CFR § 90.20 - Public Safety Pool.
47 CFR § 90.22 - Paging operations.
The GMRS/FRS can easily be programmed in, just not sure if these radios are certified for Part 95. if certified at all.
You can look up the frequencies and what they are assigned to with the following links.
47 CFR § 90.35 - Industrial/Business Pool.
47 CFR § 90.20 - Public Safety Pool.
47 CFR § 90.22 - Paging operations.
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which ones are they exactly? DO you have the list of frequencies?
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You sir are the MAN!
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Does anyone have an answer for this?
Frequency 6 462.625000 TSQL 127.3 is channel 18 on the Midland.
I've noticed, on said frequency, the Archshell can NOT receive transmissions from Baofeng.
However, Baefeng can receive tx from the Arcshell.
Archsell can NOT receive transmission from the Midland.
Yet, the Midland radios can receive transmission from the Arcshell.
Midland and Baefeng can receive and transmit to and from each other.
Does anyone know why the Archshell can transmit to, but not receive transmissions from other brand radios?
Just curious.
Frequency 6 462.625000 TSQL 127.3 is channel 18 on the Midland.
I've noticed, on said frequency, the Archshell can NOT receive transmissions from Baofeng.
However, Baefeng can receive tx from the Arcshell.
Archsell can NOT receive transmission from the Midland.
Yet, the Midland radios can receive transmission from the Arcshell.
Midland and Baefeng can receive and transmit to and from each other.
Does anyone know why the Archshell can transmit to, but not receive transmissions from other brand radios?
Just curious.
It looks to me like the Arcshell radios I found on Amazon are just re-badged Baofeng BF-888S radios. My guess is that the Arcshell out of spec. It wouldn't be the first radio I've seen, especially of the CCRs, that don't transmit or receive (or both) some of the tones properly.
Midland -> Baofeng = Yes
Baofeng -> Midland = Yes
Archshell -> Baofeng = Yes
Arcshell -> Midland = Yes
Midland -> Arcshell = NO
Baofeng -> Arcshell = NO
If you are 100% sure that the Arcshell is programmed for the correct RX tone then it probably is not handling 127.3 Hz RX properly. How does it do with a different tone; something very different but not a common multiple of 127.3 Hz? If it works with another tone then you just have to consider 127.3 Hz off the usable list.
Midland -> Baofeng = Yes
Baofeng -> Midland = Yes
Archshell -> Baofeng = Yes
Arcshell -> Midland = Yes
Midland -> Arcshell = NO
Baofeng -> Arcshell = NO
If you are 100% sure that the Arcshell is programmed for the correct RX tone then it probably is not handling 127.3 Hz RX properly. How does it do with a different tone; something very different but not a common multiple of 127.3 Hz? If it works with another tone then you just have to consider 127.3 Hz off the usable list.
Thatzlife
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I'm not yet familiar with how to set the tones to a frequency. How does that work? Are you saying I can set a different tone for that particular frequency on the Baofeng, and then the arcshell may be able to receive transmission from the Baofeng? If so, please tell me how to do it. I'll give it a try!
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