GMRS Beeping

[domtheavgeek]

Hello, I recently have been scanning GMRS frequencies in my local area and on some frequencies I hear beeping, like a repeater Morse code. I listen on the frequency a little after the beeping and hear nothing, what could this be?

 

[doctordialtone]

what could this be?

This explains it, at least partially:

WISCO International (Communications Specialists - Morse Station ID)

FM Repeaters -- An Introduction

Learn how FM repeaters work. Offsets, CTCSS tones, duplexers, controllers and more.

www.hamradioschool.com

 

[Mex]

Most likely the callsign of repeater owner in morse code

 

[domtheavgeek]

This explains it, at least partially:

WISCO International (Communications Specialists - Morse Station ID)

FM Repeaters -- An Introduction

Learn how FM repeaters work. Offsets, CTCSS tones, duplexers, controllers and more.

www.hamradioschool.com

Ah I see, so it is the repeater in Morse code. Do you know how often it repeats the station name in Morse code or what triggers it to transmit the name?

 

[morrisr3nd]

Should be a minimum of every 15 minutes for GMRS.

 

[domtheavgeek]

Should be a minimum of every 15 minutes for GMRS.

Got it, thanks.

 

[mmckenna]

GMRS repeaters are not required to ID, however the users are required to ID every 15 minutes.

However, it is not uncommon for repeater owners to set them up to ID at periodic intervals to make their presence known:

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[pandel]

OR, it's "kids" playing with the DTMF pad on their (POS) radios. Most repeater owners try to restrict that type of activity, but it still continues.

 

[Peter_SD911]

There is a morse ID on a GMRS "675" high site repeater in San Diego...
It say's

BITE ME

 

[K6GBW]

There's repeater on 462.725 somewhere here in the Los Angeles area that transmits a recording every five mintues. It's annoying and seems designed to run others off the frequency. It says, "This is the LA Echo One Repeater" and no one can figure out who they are.

 

[jess_sherman]

I run into the morse ID semi-commonly here in VA. Not a whole lot of GMRS traffic out here in my experience but some seemingly nice repeaters.

 

[Peter_SD911]

There's repeater on 462.725 somewhere here in the Los Angeles area that transmits a recording every five mintues. It's annoying and seems designed to run others off the frequency. It says, "This is the LA Echo One Repeater" and no one can figure out who they are.

It's a Mexican repeater near Azuza. It's part of an informal local network of spanish users around Socal and Baja Ca. They use 91.5pl it's an open repeater.
There are a a bunch of others around Socal.

The Mexicans are big on the simplex operations into Mexico and love them some high power...and super 8 element yagi's. They are happy to say "Hi"in English or Spanish if you ask nicely. They try to stay on spanish speaking channels, but often use ANY repeater they can access to establish communications into Tijuana,Ensenada, Rosarito etc.
They love those simplex-long distance hops. Ask for Miguel #545 in DTLA or Charlie in Tijuana. Those guys ignite when conditions are ripe.

If you want...there is another English speaking machine on Mt.Wilson that just got activated and has great coverage and very few users. It's a free speech repeater and it's part of the Red-White and Blue-America First System that is growing out of San Diego.
462.725 PL 100.0
467.725 PL 100.0
(Not yet linked to entire RWB system-stand alone repeater)

The RWB system in San Diego is linked to four sites in Socal and is open , yet unlisted on the GMRS sites.
I have mapped some of the linked system that is active in Ca and S.Western AZ.

*462.675 PL.118.8 (Govt Peak San Diego) Shares output PL with another site called "Orange" near MX border.
*462.600 Output PL 118.8 (Camp Pendelton-Wire Mountain) North San Diego/Oceanside
*462.675 TVL CH 141.3 input and output located in Fortuna Foothills of Yuma County Arizona
*462.675 PL 118.8 in and out. Covers South Bay Los Angeles from the USAF Space Command (LAX) in El Segundo,Ca.

But be warned...
The Red-White-Blue System seems to be somewhat "Wild West" ,and has some funny and heated debates on politics and current events. It''s for "Mature Audiences Only". They mostly use first names, some unit numbers and some handles. Very,Very informal.
They claim to be an open repeater, and have a funny invite/use policy..

"If you can figure out how to open up our repeaters...then you are open to join."

The "unlisted" Socal repeaters are the best, you just have to search them out since the best ones (no constant radio checks) are NOT listed on the popular GMRS websites or repeater directories.

Have Fun!
If you find new unlisted cool systems, or have updates on RWB system configurations. Let me know.

Tks!

Scan Sexy