There's a chart on Midland's website that lists the standard GMRS channels since 2017 that will be getting more popular.
We're working on a Chirp (progaming software) file right now for anyone who wants to load that into a Baofeng. There will probably even be a few laptops at Relic Run to help with that.
Remember that the FCC has stepped up some enforcement on manufacturers and newer radios aren't as open as older ones. If you're buying new make sure they're GMRS labeled if you want to be safe and sure to be legal and compatible. Lots of new ham radios are locked to not transmit on GMRS and the other way around, some can be unlocked, some maybe not.
There's still discussion about how to best have compatibility with CLCCs radios and repeaters. Hoping to have that worked out and included in the Chirp file before Relic Run. There's definitely discussion and priority to keep compatibility with out of the box new GMRS radios going forward.
Why GMRS for Two-Way Radio Communication?
GMRS provides consumers more range through the 50W allowable power, repeater capabilities, and walkie talkie radio frequencies. Learn more about it here.
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We're working on a Chirp (progaming software) file right now for anyone who wants to load that into a Baofeng. There will probably even be a few laptops at Relic Run to help with that.
Remember that the FCC has stepped up some enforcement on manufacturers and newer radios aren't as open as older ones. If you're buying new make sure they're GMRS labeled if you want to be safe and sure to be legal and compatible. Lots of new ham radios are locked to not transmit on GMRS and the other way around, some can be unlocked, some maybe not.
There's still discussion about how to best have compatibility with CLCCs radios and repeaters. Hoping to have that worked out and included in the Chirp file before Relic Run. There's definitely discussion and priority to keep compatibility with out of the box new GMRS radios going forward.
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