Amateur radio ham radio repeater map levinecentral. We are not a paid organization, just a fun group of people that enjoy radio communications. Welcome to massgmrs this is the home page of massgmrs where we try to cover the topic of the general mobile radio service in massachusetts. Nwi gmrs is an organization dedicated to community based radio communications.
I received my first dmr radio, a connect systems cs700, from qrz classifieds on march 26, 2015. I live nearly 60 miles north and can hit it with no issues. Our team responds to issues quickly, and is always looking to expand the coverage area. The ecfrs involved seem broadly general with a bunch of holes.
Arrl, the national association for amateur radio 225 main street newington, ct, 061111400 usa tel. Frsgmrs combined channel chart the radioreference wiki. Massgmrs general mobile radio service in massachusetts. Fcc personal radio service revisions will affect gmrs, frs. The most common use of gmrs channels is for shortdistance, twoway voice communications using handheld radios, mobile radios and repeater systems. North american repeaters worldwide repeaters gmrs faq. Topics about gmrs mobile radios, gmrs handitalkies, gmrs repeaters, gmrs repeater use andor sharing for local, state, and nationwide use. Useful for mobile, handheld and base station amateur ham radio tranceivers, receivers and scanners by kenwood, icom and yaesu.
Our goal is to provide a communications experience that educates, empowers, and helps our local community. What are the rules for setting up a gmrs repeater fcc. The repeater site will be located well over 100 miles from the nearest major city. The 7 wonders noobs preinstalled micro sd, noobs preflashed micro sd, preloaded noobs micro sd card, noobs os hdd. It is easy to find the pl tone, by changing the tone and then transmit until you find it, listen for a delay or use another radio or scanner to listen for your voice, announce your calls signs and ask for permission. The uk repeaters site gives detailed information about repeaters in the uk. Arizona gmrs repeater user group, glendale, arizona. The bc amateur radio coordination council has compiled a list of repeater frequencies used in british. If youre on facebook, come join our group there at massgmrs. Check out our repeater page for the latest updates.
Gmrs radios operate on 23 frequencies in the uhf frequency band, in the 462467mhz frequency range. Be it for hobby, fun and entertainment, aiding in local communications for events or in times of emergency, repairing equipment for those who can not, or. Motorola ht uhf 403470 mhz 16 channel radio narrowband gmrs. They represent a considerable investment of both time and money. The repeater is located in the bronx new york, with a coverage of approximately 2530 miles. The data represents the repeaters frequency, offset.
General mobile radio service gmrs the general mobile radio service gmrs is a landmobile radio service available for shortdistance twoway communications to facilitate the activities of an adult licensed individual and his or her immediate family members, including a spouse, children, parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, nephews, nieces, and inlaws 47 cfr 95. Ori stands for the open repeater initiative, its a movement started by popularwireless magazine. It is the same type of service as frs, but the radios have a higher transmit power and more channels, thus being more attractive to business users. All the maps in this book are available online to members. Information on canadas general mobile radio service gmrs. The eagle, mi area gmrs repeater went live in august 2014. Amateur radios most comprehensive, worldwide, free repeater directory. Frs radios with 14 or fewer channels and up to 12 watt power output are still manufactured and sold. I would listen for any repeater activity on the 8 gmrs pairs. This is a privately owned repeater but your free use is encouraged.
If you would like to discuss gmrs in massachusetts, please feel free to join our group mass gmrs. Questions about gmrs repeaters and licensing, and frsgmrs. Spreading the word and knowledge of gmrs and what it stands for, its uses and regulations. Amazons choice for gmrs repeater btech gmrsv1 gmrs twoway radio, gmrs repeater capable, with dual band scanning receiver 6174. Get the best deals on gmrs repeater when you shop the largest online. Amazons choice for gmrs repeater btech gmrs v1 gmrs twoway radio, gmrs repeater capable, with dual band scanning receiver 6174. New england repeater directory nerd is the most accurate and up to date amateur radio repeater database available in our region.
A list of known repeater sites in massachusetts massgmrs. Information on canadas general mobile radio service. Rfinder offers an online subscription service to its worldwide repeater database sold separately. If you know of a gmrs repeater that should be listed here, please click here to email me. How to improve your frs radio communications range. Each state has a table listings of every known open repeater in the state. This map shows the locations of the repeaters in idaho.
Dmr is one of several digital radio modes used by amateur radio operators. Mar 20, 2007 gmrs blisterpack radios cant have their antennas modified per fcc because theyre also meant to be used on frs freqs. Do i need a separate license from the fcc for the repeater. A valid gmrs license issued by the fcc is required to operate on the channels that comprise gmrs. Repeaters by county only counties with documented repeaters are listed aleutians east. Having kind of a quandary as to just what the fcc requires. In a lengthy report and order in a proceeding wt docket no. What are the rules for setting up a gmrs repeater posted in fcc rules discussion.
On september 7, 2004, industry canada launched the general mobile radio service gmrs, also modeled on our southern neighbours gmrs. Repeater towers act as both a radio receiver and transmitter, receiving low powered signals and then blasting them out with even more power and covering longer distances without degradation. For suggested and unofficial channel usages see the family radio service and general mobile radio service wiki articles old frsgmrs channels. Dmrmarc the motorola amateur radio club trbo dmr network. What are the rules for setting up a gmrs repeater fcc rules. I doubt you could get them to work with a repeater, also. Also gmrs repeater frequencies do not share repeater frequencies with frs a for a base station, fixed station, mobile station, or repeater station a gmrs station that simultaneously retransmits the transmission of another gmrs station on a different channel or channels, the licensee of the gmrs system must select the transmitting channels or channel pairs see 95. This page and the associated massgmrs pages are a work in progress, and so should become better with each visit you make.
The data represents the repeaters frequency, offset, ctcss, pl and notes such as if it supports irlp, echolink, autopatch, etc. If youre on facebook, come join our group there at mass gmrs. In 2017, the fcc expanded gmrs to also allow short data messaging applications. The mapbook contains locations of hundreds upon hundreds of open repeaters throughout the u. The general mobile radio service gmrs is a north american landmobile fm uhf radio service designed for shortdistance twoway communication.
A subreddit dedicated to the 462 mhz gmrs radio community. The general mobile radio service gmrs is a twoway radio service designated by the federal communications commission fcc for personal use in the united states and other territories under fcc jurisdiction. Arizona gmrs repeater user group, operating gmrs radios and repeaters with friends and family. These repeaters and their connecting networks are all open to any licensed ham radio operator. Made available for use to licensed gmrs users and are a noncommercial group of radio operators and their family members.
Feb 16, 2014 optimizing gmrs general mobile radio service communications the midland micromobile mtx 100 duration. The listings are a reflection of each systems true status, regardless of their coordination. Dec 15, 2016 florida shores gmrs family repeater 462. If you know of information that is missing or needs updated. We are the 1st club to use mumble for there network on gmrs so join us today and put your gmrs network. The usa gmrs associations gmrs repeater network is a collection of both usa gmrs association owned repeaters and a collection of mutually agreed personally owned repeaters by licensed gmrs repeater owners. Book depository books with free delivery worldwide. Repeaterfinder is a general mobile radio service community where users can search and submit repeaters in their area. The primary club repeater operates duplex on the 462. The general mobile radio service gmrs is a licensed radio service that uses channels around 462 mhz and 467 mhz. Gmrs repeater channels access the extensive national network of repeater towers and can greatly increase the range of a gmrs radio, no matter the wattage. Motorola ht uhf 403470 mhz 16 channel radio narrowband gmrs 4 out of 5 stars 8 product ratings 8 product ratings motorola ht uhf 403470 mhz 16 channel radio narrowband gmrs. These detailed maps show all highways and major cities in each state.
Try the m out and let wayne wright ka5qdg know about the coverage you experienced. General mobile radio service gmrs federal communications. Since 2017, the listings included in the repeater directory have been supplied by rfinder. Unfollow gmrs repeater to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Midwest gmrs repeater network midwest gmrs repeater. The western colorado gmrs club is a club comprised of radio enthusiasts. We have included the noaa weather frequencies for the united states. Optimizing gmrs general mobile radio service communications the midland micromobile mtx 100 duration. Midwest gmrs repeater network midwest gmrs repeater network. Maintained by local volunteers of the amateur radio community, our data entry team instantly enters all changes and.
Gmrs blisterpack radios cant have their antennas modified per fcc because theyre also meant to be used on frs freqs. Our members are friendly and excepting, we strive to provide a community for all gmrs users. Gmrs repeater controller radio idomatic iv 4 voice programmed your. It requires a license in united states but can be used licensefree in canada. If its legal its nice but i have no idea nor did i find any info on if its legal.
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