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01-02-2012, 07:23 AM
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Location: Northville NY in the Adirondacks
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Two way radios
Many of us use some type of two way radios in conjunction with our RV's. As some of you may have heard, the Federal Communications Commission has enacted some rule changes that go into effect at the end of 2012. Basically, these rules require some two way radios to transmit their signals using a narrower portion of the radio channel. This is called "narrowbanding."
You may hear a lot of talk about narrowbanding in the months ahead and wonder if it applies to your radio systems, whatever they may be.
- CB radios (27 MHZ) are not affected by the new rules.
- FRS (Family Radio Service) is not affected (bubble pack radios found in all the stores.)
- GMRS (General Mobile Radio Service) is not affected by the new rules.
- Marine Radio is not affected.
- MURS (Multi Use Radio Service) is not affected.
That takes care of 99.9% of us. For the remaining folks, if your radio system is VHF High Band or UHF and is licensed under Part 90 of the FCC rules, it is most likely covered in the narrowband mandate. This will include both public safety and business licensees. For further information, check with your system administrator.
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Amateur Radio: KD2IAT (146.520) GMRS: WQPG808 (462.675 TPL 141.3)
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01-02-2012, 09:00 PM
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Thanks. I love government garbage I can ignore. Knowing WHICH to ignore helps a lot!
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Not yet camped in Hawaii, 2 Canada Provinces, & 2 Territories
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01-10-2012, 07:32 AM
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Location: California
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Two way radios
Narrowbanding has been going on for years in the fire service. It is not even noticed and does not change performance significantly. As Steve says it does not even effect us in the RV world with FRS or CB radios.
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Fir Na Tine
Ora et labora
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2014 GMC 2500 HD 6.6 L Duramax
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01-10-2012, 05:24 PM
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Location: West Lebanon PA
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what about nextels two way, am i going to have to buy another work phone......again.....
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01-10-2012, 07:08 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by cumminsdad08
what about nextels two way, am i going to have to buy another work phone......again.....
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If you are referring to cell phone "two-ways", that entire frequency range was narrowband from the day it was introduced and is not covered by the mandate. The mandate only affects real two way radio systems in the VHF High and UHF frequency bands.
You don't have (or need) an FCC license for your Nextels, and as I originally stated, only licensees covered by Part 90 of the FCC rules are affected.
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'12 Ford F250 SuperCab 6.7 PowerStroke Diesel
Amateur Radio: KD2IAT (146.520) GMRS: WQPG808 (462.675 TPL 141.3)
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01-11-2012, 02:27 AM
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i was kinda a joke, ha ha. i figured cell phones were good to go.
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2006 Springdale 295bh TT
2004.5 Dodge Ram 2500 Diesel TV(Babe, the Blue Ox), tuned, cold air, high ram, open pipes, 6 spd., 3 inch lift, running on 35's and lovin' it
Me-26, Wife-26, Boy-4, Girl-2
Dogs
Buddy-beagle hound mix
Emily-beagle hound mix
Sadie-boarder collie (my amish one)
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01-11-2012, 07:01 AM
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Can't wait for all that primo 'obsolete' commercial gear to hit the amateur radio market...
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01-11-2012, 07:07 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by smiller
Can't wait for all that primo 'obsolete' commercial gear to hit the amateur radio market...
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That's been happening for the best part of a year now. Prices on non-compliant radios are dropping constantly. A primo Motorola GM300 with mic, power cord, and hanger bracket is going for under $100 on Ebay now.
Even compliant stuff is getting cheap because so many systems have jumped to digital or trunked 800 or whatever.
Give it another 6 months, and the market will be flooded. This time next year, some of this stuff will be give-ways.
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'11 Cougar 326MKS loaded with mods
'12 Ford F250 SuperCab 6.7 PowerStroke Diesel
Amateur Radio: KD2IAT (146.520) GMRS: WQPG808 (462.675 TPL 141.3)
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