Easily Programing all GMRS Frequencies into Chirp

[tadpole207]

Howdy

I have all these in a spreadsheet, and even though not all are active in my area, i want to program them into my radio. I cannot find an import in Chirp that allows this.

Frequency​	FRS channel​	FRS power​	FRS bandwidth​	GMRS power​	GMRS bandwidth​	Notes​
462.5625 MHz	1	2 W	12.5 kHz	5 W	20 kHz	(1)(4)(5)
462.5875 MHz	2	2 W	12.5 kHz	5 W	20 kHz	(1)(4)(5)
462.6125 MHz	3	2 W	12.5 kHz	5 W	20 kHz	(1)(4)(5)
462.6375 MHz	4	2 W	12.5 kHz	5 W	20 kHz	(1)(4)(5)
462.6625 MHz	5	2 W	12.5 kHz	5 W	20 kHz	(1)(4)(5)
462.6875 MHz	6	2 W	12.5 kHz	5 W	20 kHz	(1)(4)(5)
462.7125 MHz	7	2 W	12.5 kHz	5 W	20 kHz	(1)(4)(5)
467.5625 MHz	8	0.5 W	12.5 kHz	0.5 W	12.5 kHz	(1)(4)(6)
467.5875 MHz	9	0.5 W	12.5 kHz	0.5 W	12.5 kHz	(1)(4)(6)
467.6125 MHz	10	0.5 W	12.5 kHz	0.5 W	12.5 kHz	(1)(4)(6)
467.6375 MHz	11	0.5 W	12.5 kHz	0.5 W	12.5 kHz	(1)(4)(6)
467.6625 MHz	12	0.5 W	12.5 kHz	0.5 W	12.5 kHz	(1)(4)(6)
467.6875 MHz	13	0.5 W	12.5 kHz	0.5 W	12.5 kHz	(1)(4)(6)
467.7125 MHz	14	0.5 W	12.5 kHz	0.5 W	12.5 kHz	(1)(4)(6)
462.5500 MHz	15	2 W	12.5 kHz	50 W	20 kHz	(2)(5)
462.5750 MHz	16	2 W	12.5 kHz	50 W	20 kHz	(2)(5)
462.6000 MHz	17	2 W	12.5 kHz	50 W	20 kHz	(2)(5)
462.6250 MHz	18	2 W	12.5 kHz	50 W	20 kHz	(2)(5)
462.6500 MHz	19	2 W	12.5 kHz	50 W	20 kHz	(2)(5)
462.6750 MHz	20	2 W	12.5 kHz	50 W	20 kHz	(2)(5)(7)
462.7000 MHz	21	2 W	12.5 kHz	50 W	20 kHz	(2)(5)
462.7250 MHz	22	2 W	12.5 kHz	50 W	20 kHz	(2)(5)
467.5500 MHz	15R	N/A​	N/A​	50 W	20 kHz	(3)(5)
467.5750 MHz	16R	N/A​	N/A​	50 W	20 kHz	(3)(5)
467.6000 MHz	17R	N/A​	N/A​	50 W	20 kHz	(3)(5)
467.6250 MHz	18R	N/A​	N/A​	50 W	20 kHz	(3)(5)
467.6500 MHz	19R	N/A​	N/A​	50 W	20 kHz	(3)(5)
467.6750 MHz	20R	N/A​	N/A​	50 W	20 kHz	(3)(5)
467.7000 MHz	21R	N/A​	N/A​	50 W	20 kHz	(3)(5)
467.7250 MHz	22R	N/A​	N/A​	50 W	20 kHz	(3)(5)

Am i missing something? Are standard offsets +5 on these? Any thing i am missing? thanks

 

[alcahuete]

Only the ones with the 'R' have a 5 MHz offset. The others are simplex.

 

[nd5y]

The 467 MHz channels 15R-22R are repeater inputs to 462 MHz channels 15-22.
Typically there is no reason to program repeater inputs as separate channels.
You would program channels 15-22 with a +5 MHz offset for repeater use or no offset for simplex.

 

[tadpole207]

Ah, the good ole "R" for repeater. Makes sense. thanks @nd5y and @alcahuete, much appreciated.

 

[tadpole207]

Someone commented earlier (Its removed now) on here how is it related to the database, because in the Chirp database radio reference is a choice for data pull. Since I am new here, i realize i may ruffle feathers with how i post things, but seriously, instead of being snarky, explain to me why i put something in the wrong forum. 99% of people make me feel welcome in a new endeavor and that 1% just has to be snarky for no reason.

 

[KE5MC]

I don’t ‘chirp’. Does it have any import function and if so ‘csv’ file format could be a choice. Copy & past from your spreadsheet program to chirp is another possible option.

 

[kny2xb]

Open CHIRP, click 'file', click 'open stock config, click 'USA FRS and GMRS Channels'

Copy & paste into CHIRP, edit as needed or wanted [name, power level, tone, etc]

Once you've opened any CHIRP file, click 'file', click 'import', .csv is one of the import options

73

 

[alcahuete]

Someone commented earlier (Its removed now) on here how is it related to the database, because in the Chirp database radio reference is a choice for data pull. Since I am new here, i realize i may ruffle feathers with how i post things, but seriously, instead of being snarky, explain to me why i put something in the wrong forum. 99% of people make me feel welcome in a new endeavor and that 1% just has to be snarky for no reason.

I don't think it's a ruffling of feathers. The point the mod was trying to make is that RR only supplies the database. Whatever CHIRP does on their end to pull that data is entirely out of RR's control, and it a question that would likely better be asked on the CHIRP forums.

 

[mikewazowski]

You’d probably get more support here: https://chirp.danplanet.com/projects/chirp/wiki/How_To_Get_Help

 

[AK9R]

At 6:15 pm (Eastern time), you started a thread in the Amateur Radio Equipment forum asking about downloading from RadioReference into Chirp. At 8:24 pm, I replied that Chirp was not developed by RadioReference and that you should follow the instructions on the Chirp website about how to get help. I also locked the thread since your question had nothing to do with amateur radio equipment.

At 6:47 pm, you started a thread in the Database forum asking about importing a spreadsheet into Chirp. At 8:13 pm, that thread was moved to the Budget and Entry Level Transceivers forum because it had nothing to do with the RadioReference database and Chirp is often used to program Baofengs, Wouxons, TYTs, Anytones, etc.

A 10:51 pm, you started a thread in the Database forum again asking about downloading from RadioReference into Chirp. This was after you had been told that it wasn't a RadioReference problem and you should contact Chirp. That thread was moved to Budget and Entry Level Transceivers forum at 11:13 pm. I locked that thread today at 9:02 am.

I'll note that you have another thread in the GMRS forum where you are asking questions about Chirp.

I can't state this strongly enough, if you have questions about Chirp, ask the Chirp developers. You may run into someone here who has had experience with similar issues, but your best answers are going to come from the people who developed the software. Your actions are akin to standing in front of a car repair shop asking passersby about a problem with your car when the people who can help you are inside the shop.

BTW, none of your posts have been removed, deleted, or hidden.

 

[tadpole207]

They were ended so no one could follow up- all i was hoping for is that they would stay open in case someone had experience with my situation. It says not open for further replies at the bottom of both posts. NBD, ill figure it out, and many thanks again to all have helped. It is much appreciated.


Even though Chirp is not created by RR and vice versa, i figured SOMEONE here would have this this before and had a work around.

So i reached out to Chirp last night, and they are nowhere as fast as the people on these boards. it seems that the connection with Chirp is great for all HAM frequencies but is lacking in GMRS- I have my GMRS license and test tomorrow for HAM.

The GMRS frequencies i have found do not have the correct CTCSS in Chirp, and i have had to go to mygmrs to get that data- why its not in the chirp connections now is either my befuddlement, or when i do an import from repeaterbook, they are wrong- or not there more than half the time (at least the ones around me i can connect to)

I appreciate everyone working with me as i learn this. I will figure out where i need to post things and hopefully as i pick up more, i will have fewer questions. Im sure my next topic of "what should i get for my home/mobile station" will definitely be fun.

thanks again

 

[RaleighGuy]

The GMRS frequencies i have found do not have the correct CTCSS in Chirp, and i have had to go to mygmrs to get that data- why its not in the chirp connections now is either my befuddlement, or when i do an import from repeaterbook, they are wrong- or not there more than half the time (at least the ones around me i can connect to)

That is because there is no standard CTCSS for GMRS or FRS, they are determined by the local repeater owner or in the case of FRS frequencies by the end user (since they are only .5 watt simplex) and subject to change. Once you find the correct CTCSS tones for your area you adjust what was imported.

As a reminder, GMRS and FRS are not the same thing, power requirements are different, as are radio requirements. You need to check the requirements before combining the two in an incorrect radio. Part of holding a FCC license (GMRS or HAM) is knowing how to do your research into FCC requirements and rules, and following them. No one is trying to be snarky with you, they are just helping you learn that there are established ways of posting or looking for the information you need, including using the right forums on here and following FCC rules for the radio service you are planning to transmit on.

 

[AK9R]

when i do an import from repeaterbook, they are wrong

You are learning an important lesson about Repeaterbook. The listings you find there, either for amateur radio, aka "ham" (it's not an acronym, so no need to capitalize it), or GMRS are crowd-sourced. In other words, people, such as yourself, can submit a listing to Repeaterbook. They will research your submission and they may change the public listing if they can verify your submission. As a result, the listings are only as good as the information they receive. And, the accuracy may vary depending on what part of the country you are in.

 

[tadpole207]

@N1GAW Understood.

I have been studying as much as i can to get ready for my test and learning the equipment- knowing what certain radios do and do not. I jumped into this with a Baofeng only to quickly find out it cannot do what all i need it to on all my bands, so i am learning and reading as much as possible from hamstudy and the FCC as to what equipment does what, on what bands etc.

For a newbie, its a lot of stuff, even trying to remember all my schematic diagrams and on to what part of the FCC does this, etc. Its a lot, though most of you seem to have been at this for awhile. Never meant to misuse the forums.

@AK9R - i understand now, appreciate it. will also fix the ham issue.

 

[KD8DVR]

So i reached out to Chirp last night, and they are nowhere as fast as the people on these boards. it seems that the connection with Chirp is great for all HAM frequencies but is lacking in GMRS-

One reason may be that *most* of the radios supported by CHIRP are not legal for use on FRS/GMRS. As such, there aren't as many people concerned with it.

 

[KQ4ADO]

You are learning an important lesson about Repeaterbook. The listings you find there, either for amateur radio, aka "ham" (it's not an acronym, so no need to capitalize it), or GMRS are crowd-sourced. In other words, people, such as yourself, can submit a listing to Repeaterbook. They will research your submission and they may change the public listing if they can verify your submission. As a result, the listings are only as good as the information they receive. And, the accuracy may vary depending on what part of the country you are in.

Responses like this are exactly why I'm cancelling this membership and, more likely than not, leaving ham. I started this three weeks ago, down from surgery, studied and got my license. I have been awaiting my callsign for whatever period it has been now (not long enough since the database ULS new callsign issuance system is down... of course I emailed them) and during that time, queried many forums and emailed ARES and ARRL affiliated member groups, people, etc trying to get info to get into this more, and do it the "right" way. I have found that most, not all, revelers in the fine arts of this highly-coveted vanity tax façade, purported by the US Government are, beyond-a-reasonable-doubt, (to put it in P.C. 'hamspeak' and not, by God, violate anything) Alpha Sierra Sierra Hotel Oscar Lima Echo Sierra about most any topic mistakenly and uneducatedly brought to light by an unsuspecting, unlicensed 'civilian.' To reference your demonstrative and condescending tones and subtext, illustrated above with tadpole207, an example would be:

A child goes to a birthday party and there are a bunch of kids running around playing with these really great toys, enter outside child, they know nothing of the toy and ask to see it and want to know about it. The other kids merely poke fun and ridicule the poor child for being SO stupid for not already knowing every encompassing micron of knowledge attainable, the kid goes home and, not only ever want to play with that toy again, but also never want to see those other kids again.

I'm sure I'll be kicked off the page or unwelcomed by a glorious display of computer-shielded bravado as so commonly used by those in this field, but I just couldn't go without kicking some dust about this ongoing issue.

Before I go, answer me this, why advertise the hobby... and most only that... as such a fun and entertaining activity if it has just become a CFR memorization-fest circular, manual kinetic gratitude fraternity of (heavily saturated) male 'Karens' who I bet at least 80% of which are the same guys that live for HOA?

73

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69

 

[KevinC]

Responses like this are exactly why I'm cancelling this membership and, more likely than not, leaving ham. I started this three weeks ago, down from surgery, studied and got my license. I have been awaiting my callsign for whatever period it has been now (not long enough since the database ULS new callsign issuance system is down... of course I emailed them) and during that time, queried many forums and emailed ARES and ARRL affiliated member groups, people, etc trying to get info to get into this more, and do it the "right" way. I have found that most, not all, revelers in the fine arts of this highly-coveted vanity tax façade, purported by the US Government are, beyond-a-reasonable-doubt, (to put it in P.C. 'hamspeak' and not, by God, violate anything) Alpha Sierra Sierra Hotel Oscar Lima Echo Sierra about most any topic mistakenly and uneducatedly brought to light by an unsuspecting, unlicensed 'civilian.' To reference your demonstrative and condescending tones and subtext, illustrated above with tadpole207, an example would be:

A child goes to a birthday party and there are a bunch of kids running around playing with these really great toys, enter outside child, they know nothing of the toy and ask to see it and want to know about it. The other kids merely poke fun and ridicule the poor child for being SO stupid for not already knowing every encompassing micron of knowledge attainable, the kid goes home and, not only ever want to play with that toy again, but also never want to see those other kids again.

I'm sure I'll be kicked off the page or unwelcomed by a glorious display of computer-shielded bravado as so commonly used by those in this field, but I just couldn't go without kicking some dust about this ongoing issue.

Before I go, answer me this, why advertise the hobby... and most only that... as such a fun and entertaining activity if it has just become a CFR memorization-fest circular, manual kinetic gratitude fraternity of (heavily saturated) male 'Karens' who I bet at least 80% of which are the same guys that live for HOA?

73

-4
69

Nice first post.

 

[KD8DVR]

Responses like this are exactly why I'm cancelling this membership and, more likely than not, leaving ham. I started this three weeks ago, down from surgery, studied and got my license. I have been awaiting my callsign for whatever period it has been now (not long enough since the database ULS new callsign issuance system is down... of course I emailed them) and during that time, queried many forums and emailed ARES and ARRL affiliated member groups, people, etc trying to get info to get into this more, and do it the "right" way. I have found that most, not all, revelers in the fine arts of this highly-coveted vanity tax façade, purported by the US Government are, beyond-a-reasonable-doubt, (to put it in P.C. 'hamspeak' and not, by God, violate anything) Alpha Sierra Sierra Hotel Oscar Lima Echo Sierra about most any topic mistakenly and uneducatedly brought to light by an unsuspecting, unlicensed 'civilian.' To reference your demonstrative and condescending tones and subtext, illustrated above with tadpole207, an example would be:

A child goes to a birthday party and there are a bunch of kids running around playing with these really great toys, enter outside child, they know nothing of the toy and ask to see it and want to know about it. The other kids merely poke fun and ridicule the poor child for being SO stupid for not already knowing every encompassing micron of knowledge attainable, the kid goes home and, not only ever want to play with that toy again, but also never want to see those other kids again.

I'm sure I'll be kicked off the page or unwelcomed by a glorious display of computer-shielded bravado as so commonly used by those in this field, but I just couldn't go without kicking some dust about this ongoing issue.

Before I go, answer me this, why advertise the hobby... and most only that... as such a fun and entertaining activity if it has just become a CFR memorization-fest circular, manual kinetic gratitude fraternity of (heavily saturated) male 'Karens' who I bet at least 80% of which are the same guys that live for HOA?

73

-4
69

Interesting. I've read nothing in this thread that is the least bit condescending, offensive or otherwise. It would appear you showed up in this forum already with a chip on your shoulder and you are looking for a fight.

The hobby needs none of your attitude. Perhaps, you should cancel your membership here. When your amateur radio license appears, cancel it too.

 

[mikewazowski]

And we’re done.