Thank for making this video, I just set up a mtx115 as a base station. I set the tones for the repeaters in area ( 12-45 miles) and made a cheat sheet so I know which is which. Works fine, and I am getting good reports of clear signal.
Nice walk through the features. Thanks. I have the MXT275 as I wanted all the display functions on the mic so I can hide the radio away. Can't wait to get it installed.
The actual reason for the channels 1-7 is set to low power is because in GMRS, the max transmit power is 5 watts on those channels. The channels 8-14 are not in mobile radios because they are only allowed in handheld radios, not mobiles. Channels 15-22 are allowed up to 50 watts max. Hope this helps someone understand.
Some mobile GMRS radios do have channels 8-14, but all you can do is monitor those channels. You can’t talk back. Also from what I’ve read, it’s not that 8-14 is for handhelds only, but rather that the power output is limited to just a 1/2 watt, and also no external antenna is allowed. Some handheld radios have the option to remove the antenna (if it is connected with a BNC connector) and then you could connect to a larger antenna, which could potentially raise your ERP power. Those radios, once connected to an external antenna, also could not be used on channels 8-14, handheld or not.
@@yakketyyak954 The real reason can be easily found within the FCC rules for GMRS. Specifically, the rule in Part 95, Subpart E which limits the frequencies commonly assigned to channels 8-14 to hand-held radios only. Here is the applicable section (from § 95.1763 GMRS channels): (d) 467 MHz interstitial channels. Only hand-held portable units may transmit on these 7 channels. The channel center frequencies are: 467.5675, 467.5875, 467.6125, 467.6375, 467.6625, 467.6875, and 467.7125 MHz. Those channel center frequencies are the seven frequencies assigned to GMRS channels 8-14. In other words, only handheld GMRS radios can transmit on channels 8-14 because, well, you can only transmit on channels 8-14 with a handheld GMRS radio. Yep, because the FCC said so. That's all it is. And there you go.
channels 8 through 14th are off repeater channels channels 15 through 22 are G M R S repeater channels those are the channels I run on If you use the radios right out of the box you are fine we will work around you and you can have fun all day long
Thank you for such a clear explanation of this radio’s features. The only thing I didn’t hear mentioned is that it receives and transmits in narrow band, which I’ve read can make your transmissions to other radios in wide band sound very low volume, and when they transmit back then the volume on your end is way too loud and the signal is clipped which adds distortion. What are your thoughts on this?
Can somebody point me in the right direction on how to use this thing correctly? Obviously I know I can turn it on and put it on the correct channel and talk to someone. But as far as privacy codes and repeaters I'm lost. I learn better by watching videos or someone actually here teaching. Thank you!
on my radio there are 8 g m r s channels listed as r p t channels 15 -22 and you have my little brother his big brother is 45 watts and on like midland there is a real tec. at a 1 800 number to call and he built the radio nice presentation
In the manual there is a list of tones, but the tones are in radio as tone 1, tone 2, tone 3 etc... that is where the manual helps. With the midland mtx115 you will need to keep the manual close or make cheat sheets
Time for an update Moore about CT tons there are several different ctcss tones how does that radio identify with the repeater I have in my area, 30 miles away another repeater when I'm in that area different ctcss tones, okay I change the channel To REPEATER 19 does the radio automatically put in to CT tones That or different, you talking about a newbie that is confused A nice unedited step-by-step please
Thank for making this video, I just set up a mtx115 as a base station. I set the tones for the repeaters in area ( 12-45 miles) and made a cheat sheet so I know which is which. Works fine, and I am getting good reports of clear signal.
good luck I have his big brother at 45 watt's
Nice walk through the features. Thanks. I have the MXT275 as I wanted all the display functions on the mic so I can hide the radio away. Can't wait to get it installed.
yes that is a great feature of that radio. thanks for watching. I just put a walkthrough of MXT400. nice 40 watt radio
The actual reason for the channels 1-7 is set to low power is because in GMRS, the max transmit power is 5 watts on those channels. The channels 8-14 are not in mobile radios because they are only allowed in handheld radios, not mobiles. Channels 15-22 are allowed up to 50 watts max. Hope this helps someone understand.
Some mobile GMRS radios do have channels 8-14, but all you can do is monitor those channels. You can’t talk back. Also from what I’ve read, it’s not that 8-14 is for handhelds only, but rather that the power output is limited to just a 1/2 watt, and also no external antenna is allowed. Some handheld radios have the option to remove the antenna (if it is connected with a BNC connector) and then you could connect to a larger antenna, which could potentially raise your ERP power. Those radios, once connected to an external antenna, also could not be used on channels 8-14, handheld or not.
@@yakketyyak954 The real reason can be easily found within the FCC rules for GMRS. Specifically, the rule in Part 95, Subpart E which limits the frequencies commonly assigned to channels 8-14 to hand-held radios only. Here is the applicable section (from § 95.1763 GMRS channels):
(d) 467 MHz interstitial channels. Only hand-held portable units may transmit on these 7 channels. The channel center frequencies are: 467.5675, 467.5875, 467.6125, 467.6375, 467.6625, 467.6875, and 467.7125 MHz.
Those channel center frequencies are the seven frequencies assigned to GMRS channels 8-14.
In other words, only handheld GMRS radios can transmit on channels 8-14 because, well, you can only transmit on channels 8-14 with a handheld GMRS radio.
Yep, because the FCC said so. That's all it is. And there you go.
channels 8 through 14 are g m r s off repeater channels and most big
store radios have a fixed antenna you cant take off the radio.
channels 8 through 14th are off repeater channels channels 15
through 22 are G M R S repeater channels those are the channels
I run on If you use the radios right out of the box you are fine we will work around you and you can have fun all day long
@@donalderickson-si8ww 8-14 aren't part of GMRS repeater channels. They are different frequencies.
Thank you for such a clear explanation of this radio’s features. The only thing I didn’t hear mentioned is that it receives and transmits in narrow band, which I’ve read can make your transmissions to other radios in wide band sound very low volume, and when they transmit back then the volume on your end is way too loud and the signal is clipped which adds distortion. What are your thoughts on this?
Can somebody point me in the right direction on how to use this thing correctly? Obviously I know I can turn it on and put it on the correct channel and talk to someone. But as far as privacy codes and repeaters I'm lost. I learn better by watching videos or someone actually here teaching. Thank you!
all the code does is not let someone out side your group
join in but thay can still hear you only.
on my radio there are 8 g m r s channels listed as r p t channels 15 -22 and you have
my little brother his big brother is 45 watts and on like midland there is a real tec.
at a 1 800 number to call and he built the radio nice presentation
Definitely helped me understand my new GMRS radio. Thanks man. (I am licensed)
glad to have you in the family greetings from Minnesota
since I have problems with programming How to find a better way to program frequencies and repeater thx man 👍
Great video
How many kilometers away if using an external antenna, my name is agung (YG3DAP) from indonesia, thanks you?.
How do you know what code to put in for the repeaters, thanks
In the manual there is a list of tones, but the tones are in radio as tone 1, tone 2, tone 3 etc... that is where the manual helps. With the midland mtx115 you will need to keep the manual close or make cheat sheets
on G M R S repeaters near me each repeater has a three digit tone mine is
114.3 and my company is doing it for me
How do you get it to work with a CB radio on 19 ?
you don't family service is uhf radio c b is CB
two totley different radios service's
Time for an update Moore about CT tons there are several different ctcss tones how does that radio identify with the repeater I have in my area, 30 miles away another repeater when I'm in that area different ctcss tones, okay I change the channel
To REPEATER 19 does the radio automatically put in to CT tones
That or different, you talking about a newbie that is confused
A nice unedited step-by-step please
Google G M R S towers near me check and see what's near you and fine a radio guy to program your radio
they Fail in short time.. SKIP and get KENWOOD or Motorola.
OR go to rugged radio and look around