This link will show you simple it is to set a tone on these radios: GMRS-V1: https://www.miklor.com/BTGMRS/BTGMRS-ProgMem.php
FAQ: https://www.miklor.com/BTGMRS/BTGMRS-FAQ.php The GMRS-50x1: https://www.miklor.com/COM/Review_GMRS-50X1.php Programming should be VERY similar to the HT. Good Luck, Ken > On Jul 14, 2021, at 17:11, Steve Lanwermeyer <[email protected]> wrote: > > Understood! The repeater arrived in AK today and I expect to learn the > repeater channels this evening! > I also realize how easy this will be once I get some practice. We were going > to get training on all of this prior to going into the field but > unfortunately that can’t happen anymore and we want to make 100% sure > everything is going to work well together. > > >> On Jul 14, 2021, at 4:00 PM, Ken Hansen <[email protected]> wrote: >> The issue you have is what channel/frequency and tone your repeater is set >> for. Once you know that, setting the mobile and HTs to use the right tone is >> a trivial matter, able to be set on the keypad. >> >> Reminder, the radios are all pre-programmed for every frequency, it is the >> repeater that is the wild-card. >> >> Ken >> >>> On Jul 14, 2021, at 16:53, Steve Lanwermeyer <[email protected]> wrote: >>> >>> 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] >>> _______________________________________________ >>> 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] > _______________________________________________ > 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]
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