Subj : Re: GMRS
To   : Jason Brady
From : Robert Wolfe
Date : Mon Aug 10 2026 12:29 pm




--- Jason Brady wrote:
> RW>> ...Just trying to get my rig (A Baofeng UV-5R handheld) set up right to      play nicely with two local GMRS repeaters.
> 
> For GMRS I have the Baofeng UV-5G handheld. Programming should be similar to the 5R. What software are you using? For the Baofeng I use CHIRP. Interestingly it identifies as "Radioddity UV-5G".
> 
> Repeater setup depends on the transmIt and receive tone requirements, and whether it uses CTCSS or DCS codes.
> 
> Is the repeater you're wanting to reach listed on mygmrs.com? I can look it up and suggest CHIRP settings that should work for your radio.
> 
> You may want to search Youtube for GMRS repeater setup videos. Good info there as well.
> 
> 73,
> Jason KO6IOJ and WSHL413

It's listed but I cant find a place to doiwnload chirp from that does not nag you to download something else unrelated first.
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