Geezus.. Are you really unable to grasp why MANY people would prefer this? Really? Or are you just trying to impress us with how smart you think you are?
I have just into GMRS and was setting up my repeater when I watched you video. I took your direction and contacted RepeaterID. I was impressed with the quick response. I now have my repeater up and running with it installed. Works like a champ! Thank you for the honest info.
Randy: Excellent. I'm considering assembling my own local area GMRS repeater. If you have 25 watts out of the duplexer that's feeding a reasonable gain antenna that's mounted up at 40-60 feet with even a small relative gain of, say 3 dB (AKA double the power) you now have an ERP of 50 watts. The duplexer loss has just been nullified by the relative antenna gain. That's why a good antenna will net you more bang for the buck than electronics in the shack - DUH! Even 10 watts with a clear view of the coverage area is plenty of power to cover your local community which, I believe, is the intended purpose of GMRS. Keep posting your practical videos. I'm glad your cant' work coax is working. BTW, who needs expensive heliax for a local repeater? Just buy a good antenna.
Nice. there’s a guy that made one a while ago an sells it. His has alittle more functionality, it does ID, date, time, weather, weather alerts and zello/ gmrs live. Cool to see people innovating in the gmrs world
i like the ID that you stored on the device station 51 calling alarm tone from emergency i should do that on my new england GMRS node when it's set to ID every 15 minutes no matter if there was activity or not where it's basically a crontab schedule command to play the ID file at that time
It's one of the switch options, the support section of the website mentions one of the dip switches setting whether the device will ID during repeater inactivity.
Seems like a nice way to eliminate the Over Lords from getting Angry. One thing though , Repeater looks Like a nice weatherproof case but when you connect this device will it be outside the case as shown in the video or can it be placed inside ??Thank You and I won't waist anymore of your precious time.
Here in the US a repeater, whether ham or GMRS, is considered a station by the FCC and has to identify every so often when it is on the air. For the ham side it is every 10 minutes and for the GMRS side I cannot remember if it is 10 minutes or 15 minutes. Anyone with a ham license or a GMRS license can set up their own repeater using their callsign. Pretty much all GMRS repeaters here in the US are tied to an individual callsign. The majority of ham repeaters here in the US are tied to a club callsign because they are operated by a ham radio club.
@@DarkShadowCustoms Thank you for your reply. As a station it needs a call sign and if I set up a repeater, I can use my own call sign for that repeater. Thanks again.
Most people disagree, but for those that insist you can just record the morse-code ID and put it on this because Retevis has made it clear they have no interest in accommodating this feature, no matter how strongly you think they should.
is he doing the death stare because he wants us to believe he’s dead inside when he’s advertising for the ccp? i believe it. He should end each vid with “the chinese military will thank you. Down with america!”
Because it’s far more reasonable to account for the broad invisibility of the electromagnetic spectrum than it is to deal with real-life sweaty flesh-bags.
Mr NARUB you have an awesome channel. And you have taught me a butt load about radios. I am an old c.b. er .now I'm getting into gmrs and maybe ham later. It's pitiful how many sad hams out there. Big fan of your channel now . Thanks brother.
Welp, I imagine I’ll be buying one of these. I am curious how robust that enclosure is - the cover looked like it popped off pretty easily. This is probably out of reach, but even being water-resistant would be great.
If I get one of these, and I am looking at them... my inner ham is going to want me to mod it to put the ID module inside the case. I would not want any dongles floppin' about.
i have the older version of the rt 97,it does not have the port like the newer model does,i guess i will get a newer version,thanks for this video,i like this device
Question related to GMRS range - do you have any top recommendations for BAOFENG UV5G Plus antennas? I’m wanting to try an antenna before I try a repeater. Assuming terrain is good. I cannot for the life of me find an opinion on this. My brother lives about 7 miles away with the same radio.
My recommendation is to ask this question on a video about the UV-5GPlus, instead of on a video that has nothing to do with, and is totally unrelated to antennas or the UV5GPlus.
I don’t know if you have already have made a video on this or not, but if not you should make a video comparing different mobile GMRS repeaters and what is unique and different between each one that you showcase in your video. To note by stating you should is not demanding that you do so but just a suggestion since in one of your videos you did state you’re running out of GMRS radios to show case because you’ve covered just about all of the modern ones, but wait what about the vintage ones too before GMRS became cool and popular, and the chicks started digging us GMRS guys, there’s another option for you too.
I remember Comm. Specialists having a similar unit with 'flying leads', back in the day, albeit theirs was strictly the dots & dashes thing. This is definitely an improvement, with sound recordings.
Doctor Randy, your videos are completely Awesomeness (a real word in the Republic of Texas), I got tired of trying to decipher the other guyses physics trigonometry laced explanations like thermodynamics, if you ever need to leave the granola state, move to The Republic of Texas, Texas needs more ex-pats from the granola state (although good people no blue types of people) there are many people like you that have escaped the now blue place you live in
Why buy a ider when you can use a pi running open repeater. Or have it connected to a node for far less money
Geezus.. Are you really unable to grasp why MANY people would prefer this? Really? Or are you just trying to impress us with how smart you think you are?
Baofeng go beep
Because not everyone involved with using radios wants to set up a raspberry pi, etc. That's why.
I like pumpkin personally but to eat their own.
Because Randy doesn’t know how.
I love things that are designed Pacifically to enhance the functionality of others, Irregardlessly of cost.
Well said my friend. My thoughts exactly.🤪
Rampart to station 51 love it.
Just leaving a nice comment to brighten someone's day. I love you all...Except for some people.
Hilarious...
❤😊
"Some People" don't brighten anyones day. Not even their own.
You brightened my day. Thank you. 😄 I hope your day is brightened, too.
I have just into GMRS and was setting up my repeater when I watched you video. I took your direction and contacted RepeaterID. I was impressed with the quick response. I now have my repeater up and running with it installed. Works like a champ! Thank you for the honest info.
I distinctly heard the tone for Station 51 Los Angeles Rescue. Maybe I was just hallucinating! 😮
😂 🚑🚒🚓
No it was for Inspector Gadget.
The Shining and Emergency!👍🏻
You win! You are the FIRST to get both!
@@TheNotaRubicon Roger that KTK 1. 😂
Thank you, I'm considering buying a repeater. This is a cool gizmo.
Amazing new technology
Randy: Excellent. I'm considering assembling my own local area GMRS repeater. If you have 25 watts out of the duplexer that's feeding a reasonable gain antenna that's mounted up at 40-60 feet with even a small relative gain of, say 3 dB (AKA double the power) you now have an ERP of 50 watts. The duplexer loss has just been nullified by the relative antenna gain. That's why a good antenna will net you more bang for the buck than electronics in the shack - DUH! Even 10 watts with a clear view of the coverage area is plenty of power to cover your local community which, I believe, is the intended purpose of GMRS. Keep posting your practical videos. I'm glad your cant' work coax is working. BTW, who needs expensive heliax for a local repeater? Just buy a good antenna.
Nice. there’s a guy that made one a while ago an sells it. His has alittle more functionality, it does ID, date, time, weather, weather alerts and zello/ gmrs live. Cool to see people innovating in the gmrs world
Is that the ID-O-Matic? Saw that but skipped it because it requires computer connection. RepeaterID appears to be standalone
i like the ID that you stored on the device station 51 calling alarm tone from emergency i should do that on my new england GMRS node when it's set to ID every 15 minutes no matter if there was activity or not where it's basically a crontab schedule command to play the ID file at that time
That 3D-printed lid with the embedded legend is really cool, actually.
I'd enjoy seeing a video from you "out in the field" doing GMRS-y stuff. Nothing against your hand-modeling skills, of course!
Like THIS?!>: ua-cam.com/video/ZI6b2I-FHd0/v-deo.htmlsi=MgxztR5JgpJYBYxi
@@TheNotaRubicon Indeed!
@@TheNotaRubicon I want to see an update to the jeep carwash video, starring none other than you, donning a speedo.
Does it come with a wrist strap?
😁
Halarious😂 “no knock raid”.
NotaRubicon Productions, cool video bro
Thanks Randy! I will be watching for this to be available for purchase after i see your full review. Thanks again. -WRKH707
i want to know where you got the shirt
Wonder if it goes silent after the conversation end and last required ID. My station is on solar power. Thanks...
It's one of the switch options, the support section of the website mentions one of the dip switches setting whether the device will ID during repeater inactivity.
GRRRRRREAT!
Awesome.
Just for the AlGorerythem.
Seems like a nice way to eliminate the Over Lords from getting Angry.
One thing though , Repeater looks
Like a nice weatherproof case but when you connect this device will it be outside the case as shown in the video or can it be placed inside ??Thank You and I won't waist anymore of your precious time.
It's gonna be sunny out tomorrow somewhere.
Finally! 😁
can i use the call sign "see q see q" ?
Big Thumbs Up.
✌️😜 Great info as always Brother, where can I get a pack of those fabulous pencils ⁉️🤣LMBO😁⚔️ God Bless us All 🇺🇸🙏✝️
The poor pencil is almost gone.
Kewl🎉
Why does a repeater need to broadcast a call sign? Where does one get said call sign for a repeater?
Here in the US a repeater, whether ham or GMRS, is considered a station by the FCC and has to identify every so often when it is on the air. For the ham side it is every 10 minutes and for the GMRS side I cannot remember if it is 10 minutes or 15 minutes. Anyone with a ham license or a GMRS license can set up their own repeater using their callsign. Pretty much all GMRS repeaters here in the US are tied to an individual callsign. The majority of ham repeaters here in the US are tied to a club callsign because they are operated by a ham radio club.
@@DarkShadowCustoms Thank you for your reply. As a station it needs a call sign and if I set up a repeater, I can use my own call sign for that repeater. Thanks again.
@@Amiga3000DBingo. It’s for “who do I send a letter to if this is causing problems”.
Morse code is better. Retevis should accomodate this feature.
Most people disagree, but for those that insist you can just record the morse-code ID and put it on this because Retevis has made it clear they have no interest in accommodating this feature, no matter how strongly you think they should.
Poor pencil... it will never be the same. 😢
This is beyond my grade level. 😒 🏃➡️
😉😉👍👍
Can’t wait to get one, just to shut up the ass hats, how’s this for a message, welcome to the Foxtrot Uniform repeater WB5XXXX
is he doing the death stare because he wants us to believe he’s dead inside when he’s advertising for the ccp? i believe it. He should end each vid with “the chinese military will thank you. Down with america!”
If you don't already have an RT97 repeater (Ham or GMRS) you can get one here: amzn.to/3V8KRxY
Dear Randy why does my repeater have to produce ID but when voting I do not?
Because it’s far more reasonable to account for the broad invisibility of the electromagnetic spectrum than it is to deal with real-life sweaty flesh-bags.
I need that roger beep in my life! That is genius.
Thanks for keeping us up to date on new products. 😊😊😊
The very high buck to the bang ratio. Most excellent statement.
NotaRubicon Productions, great video it was really good
Pi Pico! Love seeing that.
Pico pie? 🍰
Love that distinct ham aftertaste
Great info! Thanks again for your great content.
The add-on repeater ID, is a great addition for those portable repeater units. They should already have that as a built in, option, yet here we are!
Randy, whatnhell are you doing to that poor pencil?
He's chewing the crap out if it due to being nervous that the sad hams are triangulating his location for a little, shall we say...."chat".
The chewed up pencil is a hoot! Pretty soon only the eraser will remain.Lol
Very entertaining and informative Keep it up!
Just one correction. That will work on the GMRS repeater RT97S and NOT on the RT97 as it does not have the DB9 port. Your title is misleading.
By the look of Mr. Pencil I'm guessing you mowed the lawn today. Also you're showing your age ending with the "Emergency!" TV show tones.
I like my ham with cheese But I like GMRS sandwich Without cheats.😂😂😂😂
Raspberry pi? It should have more customization even if it's a web portal.
When you start selling the ones you design you should make yours do that.
Double commenting cause I had to come back and see what was on the background screen.
That is way easier than shotgunning a rasPi on the plain Jane rt97. Boy did I miss the boat not getting the rt97s.
Yay, the old thumbnail font is back!
I know a PERFECT voice ID for this device...and I'm pretty sure everyone knows what I'm talking about...😁
That thumbnail is wild 🤣
Mr Rubicon. Have you reviewed the quansheng uv k5?
That might be the cringiest background screen image yet.
Mr NARUB you have an awesome channel. And you have taught me a butt load about radios. I am an old c.b. er .now I'm getting into gmrs and maybe ham later. It's pitiful how many sad hams out there. Big fan of your channel now . Thanks brother.
Welp, I imagine I’ll be buying one of these. I am curious how robust that enclosure is - the cover looked like it popped off pretty easily. This is probably out of reach, but even being water-resistant would be great.
Why does the RT97 cost more the RT97S if the 97S is a new model?
Got one coming soon. Not much GMRS around my place and use my hopped up 97S as a private repeater but going to give this a try because I'm someone.
If I get one of these, and I am looking at them... my inner ham is going to want me to mod it to put the ID module inside the case. I would not want any dongles floppin' about.
Time is drawing nearer for you to think about getting a new pencil Randy. 😁
I noticed someone running 2 4' radio antenna mounted on a jeep. When i asked them about it they said it was memphis. What is memphis radio?
What will "some people" complain about now!?
Is it possible to turn a sad ham to a not as sad ham?
Lol all the haters are not going to like this solution as it's a solution to a past problem now.
Seems like a great product.
Not-a-comment……
Can it play different messages for different times? Like a short ID on the half hour, and a longer ID top of the hour.
No.
Rock, Paper, Scissors
You forgot Roger Beep! 😮
Does it need the USB power while running, or is that port just for the upload?
Yes, it requires power but I believe the shipping production will have a power adapter that connects to the repeater's power plug.
i have the older version of the rt 97,it does not have the port like the newer model does,i guess i will get a newer version,thanks for this video,i like this device
We are currently prototyping a universal version that uses an HT to interface with ANY repeater!
Question related to GMRS range - do you have any top recommendations for BAOFENG UV5G Plus antennas? I’m wanting to try an antenna before I try a repeater. Assuming terrain is good. I cannot for the life of me find an opinion on this. My brother lives about 7 miles away with the same radio.
My recommendation is to ask this question on a video about the UV-5GPlus, instead of on a video that has nothing to do with, and is totally unrelated to antennas or the UV5GPlus.
The “ID Now” button I feel should be accessible from the outside, but it’s a nice tool nonetheless.
I don’t know if you have already have made a video on this or not, but if not you should make a video comparing different mobile GMRS repeaters and what is unique and different between each one that you showcase in your video. To note by stating you should is not demanding that you do so but just a suggestion since in one of your videos you did state you’re running out of GMRS radios to show case because you’ve covered just about all of the modern ones, but wait what about the vintage ones too before GMRS became cool and popular, and the chicks started digging us GMRS guys, there’s another option for you too.
I remember Comm. Specialists having a similar unit with 'flying leads', back in the day, albeit theirs was strictly the dots & dashes thing. This is definitely an improvement, with sound recordings.
Best part is how they turn your voice into robot accent!!! Verily it makes me happy.
Is that a genuine Saskatchewan seal skin strap on that thing?
Someone is eating up your pencil.
This came out of nowhere! Very cool!
Pretty sure it came outta CHINA!
Actually, it comes out of Monterey, California.
@@TheNotaRubicon :-p
Doctor Randy, your videos are completely Awesomeness (a real word in the Republic of Texas), I got tired of trying to decipher the other guyses physics trigonometry laced explanations like thermodynamics, if you ever need to leave the granola state, move to The Republic of Texas, Texas needs more ex-pats from the granola state (although good people no blue types of people) there are many people like you that have escaped the now blue place you live in
cracks biden guilty on all 3 charges....brightens my fuckin day :)