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CB repeaters?

kc2asb

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Don't forget that what you're not telling me something that I don't know. I have been interested in Radio Communications even before I earned my Technician License or applied for my GMRS License. I must admit that I hardy get on the Amateur Radio Band anymore, but I throw my call out on GMRS, which is kind of crazy since GMRS isn't a Hobby as the Amateur Radio Service can be used as a hobby.
When I replied, my thought was that this was most likely something you did know, but perhaps others reading the thread might not. No offense intended.
 

prcguy

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Nice radio. I have one from the original batch when they came out around 2012 or so. However, like a lot of people, my second VFO died years ago. It is no longer capable of cross band repeat, or dual VFO’s. Now i have VFO B shut off and set it to display voltage instead. Still in use in the garage, and can’t really complain as it’s held up for over a decade, other than the dead second VFO.
I had two TYT TH-9800s and two Yaesu FT-8900s and was never happy with the TYTs. The TYTs made an annoying popping sound when the squelch breaks and they never made anything close to rates transmit power. The Yaesu‘s were great and the only drawback was the limited frequency range compared to the TYTs. I ended up giving the TYTs away to new hams as a gift for passing their tech licenses.
 

Coffeemug

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While that’s true, many feel that navigating the FCC’s horribly broken website to apply for a license IS the test for GMRS. ;)
Yep, you're so right, navigating through the FCC site is the test. Of course, there are many individuals that will purchase GMRS radio and yet, they'll neglect to apply for a License or Permission Slip. I know because I monitor a Local GMRS repeater all the time.
 
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