Glad to help! I was looking for something like this to help me but they did not exist. Someone had to fill in the void so I started doing these. As I dig into each area, I pass along what I am learning. I believe that those who follow behind should not have to climb the same hills I faced. Have fun and pass this info to those behind you!!

Coming from you, that is an amazing comment and I am humbled!! Thank you for taking the time to post this.

Your kind words mean a lot to me. I was so frustrated over the many videos out, where they were more fluff and had no logical format of thought. I decided to do something that most said would not work on KZfaq. Pure teaching using PP visuals. My goal is break it down into a simple format that build off of one another. Again, thanks for taking the time to post this!!

What you stated, is what my goal was when I started all this. Thank you!

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GREAT INFO and nice to know, thank you!

I appreciate you taking the time to let me know.

Wow, thanks for the encouraging words!! It means a lot to me. It takes a lot of time to really dig into these apps and then break it down into a simple and easy way to understand. Comments like this, keep me going.

Glad you like them I wish you the best going forward.

@@hamradiomadesimple I'm hoping to take my test next weekend, there's a couple local clubs that host nets a few times a week. Sucks not being able to join in yet. Thanks again!

Most clubs allow you to attend but not become a member until you get your license. Go try them out and see if you like them. Let them know where you are at in all this. If they jump in and offer to help, join that club. Each has its own personality so go "dating" LOL...

Wow, that is a GREAT compliment my friend. Jump back in and have fun. It will keep you busy for quite a while.

Best of luck! Learn how to use it and become a master of it. Then teach others around you so you can build a local comm group of like minded people. Better to have others you can talk directly with.

Outstanding to hear this!!

Glad it was helpful.

Thanks for taking the time to post a positive comment James!!!!!!

Pretty cool technology that most people don't use enough. GREAT contact to add to your log.

Good luck and make sure to check out my video on taking the test. Let me know how you do!!

You bet! That is the name of the channel. Ham Radio Made Simple LOL Thanks for taking the time to post your kind and encouraging words.

Glad it was helpful and I hope your experience into Ham Radio is a positive one!

Thanks again! I am not perfect but hopefully helpful :-)

So glad to hear this. Keep learning and have fun!!

Sure thing, I will do this later today (may have to rename the videos so be patient lol)

Not that I know of. I would think if it was directed to law enforcement and the military it could very well be the case. The general public, not so much. If you can find out more, please repost. My biggest issue will be "how long the Repeaters will have power to run" IF prolonged power outages persist. Most use old lead batteries and that is good for 24hrs. They will decrease the power output to save on batteries. After that, someone has to haul a generator and fuel to the site. Some of the Repeaters on Hospitals, Verizon towers etc will stay up much longer. They will have very good backed up power supplies to keep running much longer. Find out what your repeaters are installed on and connected to. Make a list of them now.

YES! However, IF you buy a "Hotspot" device that ALLOWS you to connect to DStar and DMR (open standard - Anytone products) you can get around this. Not all Hotspots will have this functionality so do your research. Check out videos on Hotspots and it will explain more about this. When connecting to a Repeater, IF you have a Yaesu radio, it will work only on Fusion Wires X enable repeaters. Likewise, Icom & Kenwood = DStar and Anytone = DMR.

THX. appreciate the info. Keep up the great videos.@@hamradiomadesimple

Watch my last video on the channel. I am dealing with a neurological issue that they have yet to be diagnose. Ruled out stroke, tumor, infection, autoimmune etc. I did dot get the jab so that is not the cause too. I wish I could help but my brain is not working right at this time. Thanks for your understanding.

Where ever the nodes / gateways are located, no power no connectivity. Local repeaters with nodes will typically have about 24- 48 hrs. of backup (most use old lead batteries). After that, they will have haul a generator and fuel to keep it running. Also, to make it last longer, they will turn the TX power down on the repeater. Now, some repeaters may be hung on a cell tower. They will stay up longer since they are tied into the backup generator from the cell provider. As long as the fuel last, they will be operational. If you don't have internet working (if using a hotspot), along with no local repeater with the node up, no connectivity.

@@hamradiomadesimple thank you for greasing the slippery slope of ham radios for me 😂

Interesting idea. Could be a short video. Still recovering from a recent surgery so nothing soon.

@@hamradiomadesimple thanks for the reply. I just bought one and I'm trying to figure out what it's capable of. I run ububtu so it's hard to find information that I understand with my skill level. That's half the fun tho. ☺. Be well.

Most are mounted on Raspberry Pi Zero WH. So, the processing is running within the unit. One cable goes to the radio and on the newer models, you just use the built in screen on the unit (touch screen) to set it up. Some have no built in screens so they run off a web address based on your IP Address. Your Mac would then be connected only via the IP Address to the unit and the setup is done on the PC. No direct connection needed. So, if you buy either one of these types, the PC is not a factor.

On what? DMR vs DStar vs Fusion???

@@hamradiomadesimple the jump from part 1 is pretty extreme. i'm just trying to make my first contact and you're talking about digital chat rooms - how about starting with just tuning a local FM repeater? gotta check out another tutorial. Part 1 was great, but I feel like I missed an entire part 1.5 in between that and this.

First of all, you don't know me. Making blanket assumptions about me is so unprofessional. I have many activities I do OVER Ham Radio. Second, I only talk to friends on the HF side in Canada and all throughout the USA. I do HF Digital and reach almost any of them at anytime with just 30W and my OCF-Dipole antenna ($150). Can your GRMS do this? Please think before rushing to judgement on us. We are all different and I can't figure out why you would make broad and general assumptions before knowing more information the individual. Why are you doing this? What is your point? Good for you that you like GRMS. You won't hear me call you out and say your wrong for going with GRMS. Your choice and I respect that. Have fun and treat others with some respect.

Hey Henry, I found a video that I think you're really going to identify with: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/grqlocuDu9-2dYk.html