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KGMN550 Outage 12/10/2024
Cody Duncan
News & Updates
The KGMN550 machine has suffered a catastrophic outage. Neither of the controllers will transmit audio, and we have completely lost internet connectivity and any remote access to the machine. We are working with our site manager to coordinate a trip to the tower site now, and we will keep you updated in this post as we know more information.&n...
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Repeater Use in a Local or Nationwide Emergency
Cody Duncan
General
A GMRS repeater is a valuable asset during an emergency, offering reliable communication when traditional networks fail. It extends the range of GMRS radios, enabling long-distance communication between individuals and groups. This is crucial for coordinating relief efforts, sharing vital information, and requesting assistance in areas with limited...
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Net Meeting
Bill Pruett
General
There has been quite a bit of chatter about creating a Net on our fabulous repeater.  We old local CB'ers  adopted 14 as the official Kingman channel.  We have, for the most part, have a great time talking and shooting the bull.  Six of us expanded our comms to include GMRS.  We sort of adopted channel 18 on GMRS as a home ...
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RADIO PROGRAMMING HELP
Kenneth Allan Mitchell
General
If anyone needs any programming help with their portable(s) or mobils(s) I may be able to help you. I have the software and cables for a variety of radios, including Motorola.  The list is long to list so, please email me at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and let me know what make and model radio you have and what you need help with. And, I do n...
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Meshtastic
Cody Duncan
How-To Guides
Off-Grid Communication for Everyone Meshtastic is an open-source project that empowers you to build your own long-range, off-grid, text based communication network using inexpensive LoRa radios. These radios utilize low-power, wide-area networking technology, allowing them to transmit data over extended distances. Here's what makes Meshtastic ...
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Rules for Repeater Use
Cody Duncan
How-To Guides
This repeater is a valuable resource for the community, providing extended range communication for licensed GMRS users. To ensure a smooth and enjoyable experience for everyone, please familiarize yourself with the following rules & guidelines. These rules promote courteous communication, efficient use of the repeater, and adherence to FCC...
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How to get a GMRS License
Cody Duncan
How-To Guides
Written by Rick @ buytwowayradios.com Step 1. Register for a Username Note: If you already registered in CORES, you can skip this step. To register for an FCC Username, go to the FCC Universal License System (ULS) page, and under the Filing sub-heading, click New User Registration. This will take you to the FCC Registration Login page. Se...
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KGMN 550 Coverage Report
Cody Duncan
News & Updates
This report details the coverage area of the KGMN550 GMRS repeater. The following information will help you understand the potential communication range you can expect when using the repeater, keeping in mind factors like signal strength and antenna placement can influence coverage. Description        &n...
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Latest Blogs

December 10 2024
News & Updates
The KGMN550 machine has suffered a catastrophic outage. Neither of the controllers will transmit aud...
October 29 2024
General
A GMRS repeater is a valuable asset during an emergency, offering reliable communication when tradit...

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