I suppose was I’m specifically looking for is assistance with programming the repeater tones into the radios and renaming them using Chirp. Thanks for the links!
> On Jul 13, 2021, at 7:32 PM, Ken Hansen <[email protected]> wrote: > > As noted elsewhere, the radios are pre-programmed for all channels. > > The 50X1 mobile: > > https://baofengtech.com/product/gmrs-50x1/ > > Look a bit down the page, there's an overview section that describes the > pre-programmed channels. > > The V1 HT: > > https://baofengtech.com/product/gmrs-v1/ > > Look a bit down the page, there's an overview section that describes the > pre-programmed channels. > > Ken > >>> On Jul 13, 2021, at 15:58, Nigel A. Gunn G8IFF/W8IFF <[email protected]> >>> wrote: >>> >> The radios should come ready programmed from the dealer. >> >> >>> On 13/07/2021 16:31 Steve Lanwermeyer <[email protected]> wrote: >>> >>> >>> Thanks so much for the note Nigel. >>> My wife and I will be sharing a license, as will another couple who are >>> getting a license, and another volunteer member will be getting a license >>> as well. >>> >>> I’ll be using a Mac to work with Chirp. >>> >>> We’ve ordered three BTech V1s and BTech 50X1, as well as a Retevis RT97 >>> from myGMRS.com and are looking for someone to write the Chirp files that >>> we can upload into the radios so that they’ll all work together, as opposed >>> to trying to program them on our own. >>> >>> Is this something that you might be able to help us with? I can get the >>> channels programmed into the repeater from myGMR.com or I’ll see them for >>> myself on Friday! >>> Thanks again, hope to hear back from you! >>> Steve >>> >>> >>>>>> On Jul 13, 2021, at 2:05 PM, Nigel A. Gunn G8IFF/W8IFF <[email protected]> >>>>>> wrote: >>>> Chirp you download from >>>> here:https://trac.chirp.danplanet.com/chirp_daily/LATEST/ >>>> Can't send you the file as you didn't say which computer OS you were using. >>>> >>>> To use GMRS, all of those users NOT in your immediate family (and you) >>>> will need to apply for a GMRS license from the FCC. GMRS is only for >>>> non-commercial use. You might be better looking at MURS. >>>> >>>> Whichever, you will need type approved, pre-programmed radios, not generic >>>> Baofengs or similar. >>>> >>>> The rules seem somewhat undefined on repeater hardware except that you are >>>> limited to 50 watts. >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>>> On 13/07/2021 14:34 Steve Lanwermeyer <[email protected]> wrote: >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Hello there! >>>>> I represent a group that has been restoring the Cape Decision Lighthouse >>>>> in southeast Alaska for the past twenty years, and one of our projects >>>>> this summer is to establish a GMRS radio network on our property. >>>>> The radios are all getting shipped to Alaska now, but the person who was >>>>> going to help us program them is no longer available! I am writing to >>>>> see if anyone here might be willing to help us, potentially by writing >>>>> and sending us the Chirp files needed to get us up and running. There is >>>>> no internet or cell coverage where we’re going, but I’ll have a brief >>>>> opportunity this coming Friday to sit with the radios and a computer and >>>>> Chirp before we leave for the lighthouse on Saturday. >>>>> The system includes: >>>>> (3) Baofeng handhelds >>>>> (1) Baofeng mobile base >>>>> (1) Retivis repeater >>>>> I can send send more details about makes and models and any other >>>>> information you may require! My hope is that someone on this list can >>>>> can help ensure that the base station and handhelds and repeater can all >>>>> communicate with each other with Chirp files I can easily upload into >>>>> each radio. >>>>> Please send word, and thanks so very much! Happy to make a donation >>>>> somewhere to get this done in time... >>>>> Thanks for your consideration! >>>>> Steve >>>>> _______________________________________________ >>>>> chirp_users mailing list >>>>> [email protected] >>>>> http://intrepid.danplanet.com/mailman/listinfo/chirp_users >>>>> This message was sent to Nigel Gunn, W8IFF at [email protected] >>>>> To unsubscribe, send an email to >>>>> [email protected] >>>> >>>> Nigel A. Gunn, ///shoulders.outwards.resolutions tel +1-937-971-0366 >>>> Amateur Radio G8IFF W8IFF and GMRS WRBV701, e-mail [email protected] www >>>> http://www.ngunn.net >>>> _______________________________________________ >>>> chirp_users mailing list >>>> [email protected] >>>> http://intrepid.danplanet.com/mailman/listinfo/chirp_users >>>> This message was sent to Cape Decision Lighthouse at [email protected] >>>> To unsubscribe, send an email to >>>> [email protected] >>> _______________________________________________ >>> chirp_users mailing list >>> [email protected] >>> http://intrepid.danplanet.com/mailman/listinfo/chirp_users >>> This message was sent to Nigel Gunn, W8IFF at [email protected] >>> To unsubscribe, send an email to >>> [email protected] >> >> Nigel A. Gunn, ///shoulders.outwards.resolutions tel +1-937-971-0366 >> Amateur Radio G8IFF W8IFF and GMRS WRBV701, e-mail [email protected] www >> http://www.ngunn.net >> _______________________________________________ >> chirp_users mailing list >> [email protected] >> http://intrepid.danplanet.com/mailman/listinfo/chirp_users >> This message was sent to Ken Hansen at [email protected] >> To unsubscribe, send an email to >> [email protected] > _______________________________________________ > chirp_users mailing list > [email protected] > http://intrepid.danplanet.com/mailman/listinfo/chirp_users > This message was sent to Cape Decision Lighthouse at [email protected] > To unsubscribe, send an email to > [email protected]
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