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At the time of scanning, just 457.500

It probably is. I spend much time indoors. It's been noticably warm the times I do go out but, I avoid the high points of the daytime. Where have you been hiding?

Which "thing"? There's a pro-2053 on the pro-2036 (both desk top scanners) an Archer Video switch ( used as an antenna switch) and a pro-93 portable w/ Baofeng on top.

Will the 75 ohm connection affect your qrp radio and antenna?

I don't know, it could be. It was one of many things donated to the shack.

Radio Shack "sputnik" antenna (Model: 20-176 | Catalog #: 20-176 (no longer made)

@@rickmaudlin2160 Thanks/73! It does resemble the Bearcat Warehouse antenna.

Cb, ham and vhf and probably am/fm broadcasting

@@BurchellAtTheWharf *transmitting

Alright, I'll bite. It's a childhood toy. It, too was broken. Just the steering component but, I gave up on that one, too. I lost the joy in using it, and the interest. I'm still interested and, in sharing with others my experiences. That's the whole reason behind the passion of my channel. If I can finally fix it, that makes me happy, even if I'm alone. "Buddy". But by all means, if it pleases you, continue watching till the end, success or failure.

I don't anticipate all services to go digital. A lot of the ones I listen to are analog. The railroad might change.Theres still so much more to listen to other than the police.

The better half. She takes an early nap, stays up all night and sleeps mid morning, sometimes. In part why I moved my gear into the center room for my privacy, and hers.

The officers aren't on FRS. The passersby are witnessing a traffic stop and are talking about it on the radio as they are stuck in traffic. Why does anyone think the police are on FRS?

It did not sound like that to me.They have tac channels to use.I have been a ham since 1992.Thanks

@@timdelong5096 me, too

Okay, SOTA vs POTA. They are two different events. Both are active by individuals. Summits On The Air is where an operator finds a summit (mountain top) that's probably on a qualifying list, and begins making contacts. Normally, other stations on summits or from other locations actively "hunt" and work each other. Parks On The Air is similar. One activates a national park, again on a list and they will work each other from parks or other locations. These are like sanctioned contests but, can occur at any time by anyone. I suppose once you Work All Countries, Work All States, then all counties, there's little left to qualify for and those are summits and (national/state) Parks. To me, just another participation trophy. For others, it's less work, easier competition and not so much "Field Day". Then again, it's a real hike to many a summit. Ad you can see, Pota activation is simply driving and parking at a park and working like a "Rover" but not driving is a little more comfortable and relaxing.

Sure, you can. It might be a non-issue for you but, in many areas even channel three is used for purposes other than music. There is quite a bit of routine traffic in the city and urban areas that want to enjoy the same privilege of using FRS. It's no more "fair" to do this here to the kids and families attempting to learn this resource to keep in touch with each other instead of solely relying on cellphones for some of you as they are. Many parents don't allow their children a cellphone until they are mature enough to handle it. Not only the family could keep up with the kids on the farm or in the neighborhood but, also the neighbors. Sure, there are creeps out there but, be it known there are others listening that care about the safety and welfare of the neighborhood children. Unless you are a solution to them problem well, you are then the problem. I won't let these entitled immigrants take over more valuable resources. Holding conversation on channel is one way to set the example. Not for one minute you should be thinking you can't help resolve this issue in your area!

I don't normally do "box openings".

Just received a second one, put it inline with the Motorola Radius CM 300. Tunes the dual band, mag mount just fine for 70cm/GMRS.

They do own the repeaters and it's not a contact hobby like amateur radio.

@@william_k4arx I got into GMRS thinking it would be a good backup for emergencies when I'm off roading in AZ by myself. It worked great the first few times I was in remote parts of AZ in all my favorite shooting spots then one weekend it didn't. I discovered the repeater owner changed tones. Fortunately I didn't have a breakdown where I needed help. I solved that problem with an iPhone 14 that has the SOS function. GMRS is dead except for offroad clubs that go out in a 10 vehicle caravan and operate in simplex only.

Yeah, why do they have it "Open" if they don't want it used lol.

@@davidyummus6259 They use their own money to buy the equipment then put it on a mountain top in the middle of nowhere and set it up with some serious lithium batteries on a solar system so it's virtually maintenance free and will leave it open for awhile until people using it start getting crazy like you would expect to hear on a CB radio channel so they change the rx-tx tones. Understandable when you consider it costs upwards of $1000 for a decent setup.

They are like the charater Gullum from the Movie that says " My Precious" . Better off just getting your own 50 watt gmrs radio and a good antenna.

The Zello app, a side hobby. They're cb'ers and we've been talking to each other for a few years.

It should be tagged as "Richmond, Virginia".

True, just hard to do in an economy with inflation and working 2 jobs for both parents. Not the 60s anymore for sure. I guess thats why schools exist right?

@@CNe7532294 A simple conversation before handing them radios is all that should be needed. After that monitor and adjust them accordingly. Just like most other parenting aspects.

Let's hope so!

these kids are a menace to the airwaves. these radios are not toys and kids do not need to be on them until they are 18+. 🤨

@@jessihawkins9116 i disagree. Like many, there need be education on such subjects. Not just the children but, the adult's alike. FRS is just what it is. Family Radio Service, a replacement for the other Citizen band services. The radios, their output power and limited distance is perfect for attending children at a distance and perhaps, teaching them skills with wireless devices. The adults should take responsibility at some point to not only let the child play with the bubble pack radios but, teach them that there are more reasons to communicate than just play games and press buttons. Remember, of you're not part of the solution, you're merely part of the problem.

@@william_k4arx sarcasm for those uptight hams hamming up the waves saying this? lol. Seriously, why can adults be worse than kids? I've met some bad hams out there that'll be "kEeP oUt Or YoU'lL gEt FcC'd/TrIaNgUlAtEd". And yes they do abuse and throw their "AuThOrEtEh" around. If we can teach kids the seriousness of dialing 911, then kids on the airwaves isn't necessarily the problem.

​@jessihawkins9116 this guy would lose his mind if he heard me and my son on the net lol

I think it's starting to pick up, again.

I have one of those that does. There's some content on that. Neat device. I can scan those five "baby monitor" channels. There's also a call button. It's a Realistic, cat no 21-401. It's a single channel radio. There are versions with five channels. We've used Midland as well.

Analog Signals

@@william_k4arx it cant be, that channel is a rave music channel, is that another hobby of yours ?

@@SorryThisNameIsRestricted. uh-oh It should be Amtrak and CSX

@@william_k4arx I can't find it!

@@SorryThisNameIsRestricted. try @williammcelhhannonk4arx368

No but, I know a guy.