As noted elsewhere, the radios are pre-programmed for all channels. The 50X1 mobile:
https://baofengtech.com/product/gmrs-50x1/ Look a bit down the page, there's an overview section that describes the pre-programmed channels. The V1 HT: https://baofengtech.com/product/gmrs-v1/ Look a bit down the page, there's an overview section that describes the pre-programmed channels. Ken > On Jul 13, 2021, at 15:58, Nigel A. Gunn G8IFF/W8IFF <ni...@ngunn.net> wrote: > > The radios should come ready programmed from the dealer. > > >> On 13/07/2021 16:31 Steve Lanwermeyer <capedecis...@gmail.com> wrote: >> >> >> Thanks so much for the note Nigel. >> My wife and I will be sharing a license, as will another couple who are >> getting a license, and another volunteer member will be getting a license as >> well. >> >> I’ll be using a Mac to work with Chirp. >> >> We’ve ordered three BTech V1s and BTech 50X1, as well as a Retevis RT97 from >> myGMRS.com and are looking for someone to write the Chirp files that we can >> upload into the radios so that they’ll all work together, as opposed to >> trying to program them on our own. >> >> Is this something that you might be able to help us with? I can get the >> channels programmed into the repeater from myGMR.com or I’ll see them for >> myself on Friday! >> Thanks again, hope to hear back from you! >> Steve >> >> >>>>> On Jul 13, 2021, at 2:05 PM, Nigel A. Gunn G8IFF/W8IFF <ni...@ngunn.net> >>>>> wrote: >>> Chirp you download from >>> here:https://trac.chirp.danplanet.com/chirp_daily/LATEST/ >>> Can't send you the file as you didn't say which computer OS you were using. >>> >>> To use GMRS, all of those users NOT in your immediate family (and you) will >>> need to apply for a GMRS license from the FCC. GMRS is only for >>> non-commercial use. You might be better looking at MURS. >>> >>> Whichever, you will need type approved, pre-programmed radios, not generic >>> Baofengs or similar. >>> >>> The rules seem somewhat undefined on repeater hardware except that you are >>> limited to 50 watts. >>> >>> >>> >>>> On 13/07/2021 14:34 Steve Lanwermeyer <capedecis...@gmail.com> wrote: >>>> >>>> >>>> Hello there! >>>> I represent a group that has been restoring the Cape Decision Lighthouse >>>> in southeast Alaska for the past twenty years, and one of our projects >>>> this summer is to establish a GMRS radio network on our property. >>>> The radios are all getting shipped to Alaska now, but the person who was >>>> going to help us program them is no longer available! I am writing to see >>>> if anyone here might be willing to help us, potentially by writing and >>>> sending us the Chirp files needed to get us up and running. There is no >>>> internet or cell coverage where we’re going, but I’ll have a brief >>>> opportunity this coming Friday to sit with the radios and a computer and >>>> Chirp before we leave for the lighthouse on Saturday. >>>> The system includes: >>>> (3) Baofeng handhelds >>>> (1) Baofeng mobile base >>>> (1) Retivis repeater >>>> I can send send more details about makes and models and any other >>>> information you may require! My hope is that someone on this list can can >>>> help ensure that the base station and handhelds and repeater can all >>>> communicate with each other with Chirp files I can easily upload into each >>>> radio. >>>> Please send word, and thanks so very much! Happy to make a donation >>>> somewhere to get this done in time... >>>> Thanks for your consideration! >>>> Steve >>>> _______________________________________________ >>>> chirp_users mailing list >>>> chirp_users@intrepid.danplanet.com >>>> http://intrepid.danplanet.com/mailman/listinfo/chirp_users >>>> This message was sent to Nigel Gunn, W8IFF at ni...@ngunn.net >>>> To unsubscribe, send an email to >>>> chirp_users-unsubscr...@intrepid.danplanet.com >>> >>> Nigel A. Gunn, ///shoulders.outwards.resolutions tel +1-937-971-0366 >>> Amateur Radio G8IFF W8IFF and GMRS WRBV701, e-mail ni...@ngunn.net www >>> http://www.ngunn.net >>> _______________________________________________ >>> chirp_users mailing list >>> chirp_users@intrepid.danplanet.com >>> http://intrepid.danplanet.com/mailman/listinfo/chirp_users >>> This message was sent to Cape Decision Lighthouse at capedecis...@gmail.com >>> To unsubscribe, send an email to >>> chirp_users-unsubscr...@intrepid.danplanet.com >> _______________________________________________ >> chirp_users mailing list >> chirp_users@intrepid.danplanet.com >> http://intrepid.danplanet.com/mailman/listinfo/chirp_users >> This message was sent to Nigel Gunn, W8IFF at ni...@ngunn.net >> To unsubscribe, send an email to >> chirp_users-unsubscr...@intrepid.danplanet.com > > Nigel A. Gunn, ///shoulders.outwards.resolutions tel +1-937-971-0366 > Amateur Radio G8IFF W8IFF and GMRS WRBV701, e-mail ni...@ngunn.net www > http://www.ngunn.net > _______________________________________________ > chirp_users mailing list > chirp_users@intrepid.danplanet.com > http://intrepid.danplanet.com/mailman/listinfo/chirp_users > This message was sent to Ken Hansen at k...@n2vip.org > To unsubscribe, send an email to > chirp_users-unsubscr...@intrepid.danplanet.com
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