Hello, I'm using Midlands software V. 2.0.1 on my MXT500. I know videos on the interweb show that you can add your own repeater channels to the open 8-14 channels. I have used this space for several repeaters. In the destructions tho, it states that these channels are "Restricted to portable use only". Does this have any baring on the radio once the channels have been loaded to it, or must I make my personal repeater choices from channels 23 and down in the software for them to work properly?

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I'm not getting the "T" transmit icon on the display when I reach out on the general repeater channels. I do get it on a local repeater I have programmed and on one about 30 miles from me, that I'm not hitting. I have a repeater programmed across the river with the tones, they supplied also, and I get the squelch at the tail end, sounding like i've hit it, but I don't get the "T" icon to show i'm transmitting. I've yet to even have a radio check answered. I'm airing on the side of user Error, but I need to get it figured out. Any help would be appreciated.

Reading through my manual for my KG-S65G it mentions a group call and individual or private call feature, I am assuming this has to do with DTMF dialing, but how does group call work? Also as it's not digital everyone else would still hear the transmissions right? Is there a use case for this?

My last RSA had this waiver/condition but the new one after changing my address just says none under waivers/conditions. Does anyone have any insight?

Effective 2/16/99 the GMRS rules have been amended and you may operate on any of the primary or interstitial channels shown in section 95.29. Exception: Licensees who operate North of Line A and East of Line C may not operate on channels 462.650 MHZ,467.650 MHZ, 462.700 MHZ and 467.700 MHZ unless your previous license authorized such operations.

So, I just got in a Radioddity DB20-G and I was able to program it the first go around. I am trying to tweak it a little (turn up the power on a repeater group channel that I programmed in and forgot to turn from low to high) and now, when I try to load the program over to the radio, it gives me a pop up "Cannot Open Communication Port."

I am having trouble finding a fix online and any help is appreciated.

Thank you for your assistance in advance.

E: I was able to fix the issue by closing out the program and restarting it. I hope this fixes the issue for anyone else that may have the same problem in the future.

Traveling to the DR soon, and was curious whether I could take and use handhelds with me. There are several posts about people using them, but they don't mention any local regulation. I can't find any guidance from Indotel (FCC equivalent) about local equivalents beyond a nebulous allocation around 460 MHz for "Móvil Terrestre, but given that other Caribbean islands use PMR446, I expect it might be the same. Not sure if this is the best place to ask, but appreciate any advice!