Does anybody have success programming this radio? I can type in a frequency and it works, but chirp refuses to upload to the radio. Gladly pay to build a list that will work with this radio for anybody that can build a file I can upload. I can download from the radio and after following the CHIRP documents, I never get a upload button.
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Baofeng So I bought a cheap Baofeng BH-f6 to try GMRS
- Thread starter KMG54
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I do not believe that radio is FCC Part 95 compliant, and should not be used on GMRS. There should be a sticker on the radio to tell you.
The_NotARubicon
GMRS Hobo To The Stars aka Randolpho (Randy) Cafe
What would happen if he did use in on GMRS?
Probably nothing, however it is a violation of FCC rules and could result in lose of FCC license (any he might have) and civil penalties.
The Radio Police are already enroute.
..i think the feed is up on Broadcastify,if you want to follow along at home.
Oh oh, the police are out tonight scanning messages. Go read any reviews, some claim 5.6 watts. I am running in the house with a floor above me, do you think I am drowning out the airwaves? On a handheld with stock antenna. Lucky if I can be heard a mile away. Go back and read my first post, bought a cheap handheld to see if it was viablbe to build a base station and if there was enough activity to make it worth while.
The_NotARubicon
GMRS Hobo To The Stars aka Randolpho (Randy) Cafe
That sounds pretty serious. Do you have any information on the last time the FCC revoked a GMRS license or imposed civil penalties for someone simply transmitting on GMRS frequencies with a non-part 95 approved radio? Considering that thousands of people do this on a daily basis, I image this list must be extensive.
This is the mentality that bothers me. I got my GMRS ticket, I wanto to try it out on this band. I could buy a $300 radio, or I could go cheap to check it out. But instead I am a radio felon for using a cheap CCR radio that is incapable of putting out 10 watts. Best I have seen on you tube is just a tad over six. The HAM police just need to stop
I agree Kevin, this policing has to stop. Hams are no better than CB'ers they think a ticket makes them better. Yes they are licensed higher than me, but that does not mean I have not been in radio for years. In the 80's installing C-Band dishes, doing radios for the last 20 years. And the last sentence is why I don't want to be a cranky old HAM.Share the knowledge, don't fight it.
Why didn't you buy an inexpensive GMRS radio? There are several available that are FCC certified. Mine has all the frequencies, both simplex and repeater pairs and were ready to go after a quick charge. Not pro quality, but better than the junk most retail stores carry.
KB0VWG
Member
I dont have that radio do have a Baofeng Uv-5r and It works with Chirp fine. Sometimes I read to turn the volume all the way up then try to program, Dont know where I read that from, but sometimes when the radio would receive a signal it would not upload or download.
Kb0vwg
Michael
A quick search on Amazon shows GMRS radios as low as $28.99 (Baofeng)
GM-15 Pro is a good choice too. And it is FCC approved. I have three. My kids and I have had no adverse effects using these radios other than ridicule from the forum L33t.
Actually, your first post does not mention anything about building a base station or anything about activity. It speaks of not being able to upload to the radio.
Wattage has to do with it. If the radio is not FCC certified for the GMRS band, it's not certified.
Most people here on the forums are law abiding citizens and generally won't help people that are not complying with rules. If the radio you have is not FCC certified, you will catch flack. If it is certified, you will receive all the help you need.
