Suggested Programming for Simplex Channels
"Simplex" simply means, from one radio directly to another.. no repeater involved.
With GMRS it's easy to say, "Let's talk on Channel 17", or "Let's move to 725", but without using tones of some sort, you're going to start to hear everything from valet parking to school pickups! The reason for using tones is so you don't hear random traffic on the same frequency. Contrary to typical bubble pack marketing, tones do not create "privacy". There is nothing private about your communication even when you use tones. Anyone on the open frequency can hear what you're saying.. they just can't interupt and interfere.
We are proposing the following named simplex channels, including tones, to make simplex communication easier within the group.
- If you're using a repeater but you know you're within direct range of someone, you can switch to a named simplex channel easily.
- When we organize an event, we can state in advance which simplex channel to use when you get there.
- If you're outside of the repeater area with other members, you can easily agree on a simplex channel to communicate on
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Simplex GMRS Channel 19 :: 462.650 MHz
Join the movement. Hit Channel 19 on Friday Nights at 9pm.
Announce yourself on Channel 19 / 462.650 MHz with no codes at 9pm local time on Friday nights (wherever you are) to see if you can make contact with other local GMRS users. This is a national movement to test radios, explore simplex communications and allow you to get a sense of who is very hear you.
Community Zello Channel
We have a community chat channel on the popular Zello app.
Due to FCC regulation changes in Summer of 2024, we can't have as much fun with Zello as we used to. Our Zello channel used to tie into one of our repeaters allowing those outside of repeater range to be a part of the repeater conversation.
We are retaining the Zello channel in case policy changes, and we can once again link. If you would like to join:
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