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In this episode, Julie (ATL-947) sits down with Jon Wolfe, head Network Engineer for the North Georgia GMRS Network. Jon talks about how he got involved with the network and his important role in maintaining it. Jon also talks about the process of setting up a new repeater site from a network engineering standpoint, including how we tune the transmitters and receives, audio levels and quality, and the linking nodes that connect all of our repeaters to create the largest GMRS linked repeater network in the U.S. If you like this series, please give this video a LIKE and subscribe to the channel for more. ----- We are North Georgia GMRS Network, a family communications network in Georgia. We're proud to operate the largest linked GMRS repeater network in the United States, with 21 commercial-grade repeaters covering more than 41,000 square miles of RF coverage, with additional VoIP linked access on Zello. Our network was started in 2007 and currently has more than 1,200 members throughout Georgia, Tennessee, Florida, the Carolinas, and beyond. View a real-time map of our linked repeaters, here: http://stats.nggmrs.net:8000 Visit our website to become a member: https://nggmrs.org Join our Facebook page to interact with our community, stay up to date on current and upcoming events, and to meet other members: https://www.facebook.com/groups/NGGMRS/

n this episode, Julie (ATL-947) sits down with Justin Byerley, with the North Georgia GMRS Network. Justin talks about his role as net control coordinator. If you like this series, please give this video a LIKE and subscribe to the channel for more. ----- We are North Georgia GMRS Network, a family communications network in Georgia. We're proud to operate the largest linked GMRS repeater network in the United States, with 21 commercial-grade repeaters covering more than 41,000 square miles of RF coverage, with additional VoIP linked access on Zello. Our network was started in 2007 and currently has more than 1,200 members throughout Georgia, Tennessee, Florida, the Carolinas, and beyond. View a real-time map of our linked repeaters, here: http://stats.nggmrs.net:8000 Visit our website to become a member: https://nggmrs.org Join our Facebook page to interact with our community, stay up to date on current and upcoming events, and to meet other members: https://www.facebook.com/groups/NGGMRS/

In this episode, Julie (ATL-947) sits down with Gary Beckstedt Sr, owner an founder of North Georgia GMRS Network. Gary answers many questions about the network, how it got started back in 2007, how and in what ways the network plans to grow in the future, encouraging getting our children and families involved in radio, the cost of building out a GMRS repeater site, the impact of the pandemic on the network, and more. If you like this series, please give this video a LIKE and subscribe to the channel for more. ----- We are North Georgia GMRS Network, a family communications network in Georgia. We're proud to operate the largest linked GMRS repeater network in the United States, with 21 commercial-grade repeaters covering more than 41,000 square miles of RF coverage, with additional VoIP linked access on Zello. Our network was started in 2007 and currently has more than 1,200 members throughout Georgia, Tennessee, Florida, the Carolinas, and beyond. View a real-time map of our linked repeaters, here: http://stats.nggmrs.net:8000 Visit our website to become a member: https://nggmrs.org Join our Facebook page to interact with our community, stay up to date on current and upcoming events, and to meet other members: https://www.facebook.com/groups/NGGMRS/

In this video, we go through the process of updating the firmware on an Anytone UV 578 III Pro. Most will come from the factory with v 1.15, but if you're trying to use the BT-01 Bluetooth Mic, you'll need to be on at least v 1.18 (or newer). While this video is specific to the UV 578 Pro, this process if nearly identical for the UV 578 Plus radios, as well as the UV 878 handheld radios from Anytone. To find which version your radio is currently running, go to Menu -- Settings -- Device Info. Start by getting the latest firmware package from BridgeComm Systems. In this video, as of the time of this recording, we're going to be upgrading to v 1.18. For the 578 UV Pro, you can find that here: https://support.bridgecomsystems.com/product-support#anytone-578-v1-model-mobile-support Important: We need the firmware for the radio AND the CPS software for our computer to both be on the SAME version. They must match or you'll run into issues writing to the radio later. Important: Firmware is specific to the chips in the radio. Depending on when your radio was manufactured, you will need to select either GD or AT firmware versions. Unfortunately, there's not a good way to know that information up front - your radio will either have an AT or a GD chipset, and we'll find that out in step 3 below. To Update the Firmware on Anytone UV 578 UV Pro Radio: 1) In the Anytone CPS, go to Tools -- Firmware Upgrade. 2) Click 'Open Update File' and select the .spi firmware version from the download earlier. 3) If you select the AT version but your radio has the GD chipset, you'll get a notification to select the GD version. And vice versa. In that case, repeat Step 2 but choose the GD firmware version. 4) Click the 'Write' button to write the new firmware to the radio. 5) After the process is complete, press P2 + Channel Knob and boot the radio. 6) Press the Menu button to allow the radio to initialize. 7) Set your date and time. To confirm the firmware update was successful: - Go to Menu -- Settings -- Device Info and scroll down to confirm it shows the firmware version matches what you just installed. In our case, version 1.18. That's it! You've successfully updated the firmware on your Anytone 578 UV III Pro. If you want to now pair your 578 radio with the BT-01 Bluetooth mic, see our how-to video for that process, here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9uNG5uUfTCg ----- We are North Georgia GMRS Network, a family communications network in Georgia. We're proud to operate the largest linked GMRS repeater network in the United States, with 20 commercial-grade repeaters covering more than 41,000 square miles of RF coverage, with additional VoIP linked access on Zello. Our network was started in 2007 and currently has more than 900 members throughout Georgia, Tennessee, and Florida. View a real-time map of our linked repeaters, here: http://stats.nggmrs.net:8000 Visit our website to become a member: https://nggmrs.org Join our Facebook page to interact with our community, stay up to date on current and upcoming events, and to meet other members: https://www.facebook.com/groups/NGGMRS/

Look what arrived at the studio today! We'll have a few new videos on the channel soon about how to update your radio firmware and then pair the Anytone BT-01 handheld mic. This is especially useful for those interested in remote mounting their Anytone 578 radios in a vehicle, under a seat or in a trunk, but still having full access to the radio settings, channels, volume, and of course, PTT button. ----- We are North Georgia GMRS Network, a family communications network in Georgia. We're proud to operate the largest linked GMRS repeater network in the United States, with 20 commercial-grade repeaters covering more than 41,000 square miles of RF coverage, with additional VoIP linked access on Zello. Our network was started in 2007 and currently has more than 900 members throughout Georgia, Tennessee, and Florida. View a real-time map of our linked repeaters, here: http://stats.nggmrs.net:8000 Visit our website to become a member: https://nggmrs.org Join our Facebook page to interact with our community, stay up to date on current and upcoming events, and to meet other members: https://www.facebook.com/groups/NGGMRS/

In this video, we show and discuss the unboxing and initial setup of the Anytone D878 UV II Plus. The 878 series are all Part 90 certified commercial radios that support the GMRS repeater frequencies needed to operate on North Georgia GMRS Network. It is a popular HT (handy talkie) choice with our members. A brief unboxing of the Anytone D878 UV II Plus is shown first. It includes the radio, battery, programming cable (USB to Kenwood K1 type plug) belt clip, a Bluetooth Push to Talk button, charging cable for the BT PTT button, antenna, charging dock, and the power supply for the dock. Next, we go into the detailed initial setup. We start by using Anytone Options software (AT Options) to set the correct bands. We need Band 0 (Mode 0) to remain Part 90 compliant and to enable wideband, which is needed for GMRS. We then jump into the Anytone CPS (computer programming software) and disable the keypad lock. From there, we’re able to verify the firmware running on the radio. Next, we work through creating and setting up a sample GMRS code plug for the radio to get you on the air. It’s always a good practice to save the factory code plug and settings before you make any changes to create your new code plug. Reminder: add a dummy Radio ID number in the “Digital” section, since this technically a DMR radio and the CPS requires a value for this field. We use 1234567 in this demo. Many thanks to our friends at Chatt Radio in Chattanooga, Tennessee for loaning us the radio used in this demonstration. Chatt Radio is a great source for all your amateur and ham radio, as well as GMRS radio, emergency weather radio, antenna, coax, and accessory needs. ----- We are North Georgia GMRS Network, a family communications network in Georgia. We're proud to operate the largest linked GMRS repeater network in the United States, with 20 commercial-grade repeaters covering more than 41,000 square miles of RF coverage, with additional VoIP linked access on Zello. Our network was started in 2007 and currently has more than 900 members throughout Georgia, Tennessee, and Florida. View a real-time map of our linked repeaters, here: http://stats.nggmrs.net:8000 Visit our website to become a member: https://nggmrs.org Join our Facebook page to interact with our community, stay up to date on current and upcoming events, and to meet other members: https://www.facebook.com/groups/NGGMRS/

In this video we show and discuss the unboxing and initial setup of the Anytone D578 Pro. The D578 Pro is a Part 90 certified commercial radio that supports the GMRS repeater frequencies needed to operate on North Georgia GMRS Network. It is a popular choice with our members as a mobile unit for vehicle installations or even as a base station at home. A brief unboxing of the Anytone D578 Pro is shown, as well as the detailed initial setup using Anytone Options software to unlock the keypad and set the correct bands. We then jump into the Anytone CPS (computer programming software) and work through creating and setting up a sample GMRS code plug for the radio to get you on the air. Many thanks to our friends at Chatt Radio in Chattanooga, Tennessee for loaning us the radio used in this demonstration. Chatt Radio is a great source for all your amateur and ham radio, as well as GMRS radio, emergency weather radio, antenna, coax, and accessory needs. ----- We are North Georgia GMRS Network, a family communications network in Georgia. We're proud to operate the largest linked GMRS repeater network in the United States, with 20 commercial-grade repeaters covering more than 41,000 square miles of RF coverage, with additional VoIP linked access on Zello. Our network was started in 2007 and currently has more than 900 members throughout Georgia, Tennessee, and Florida. View a real-time map of our linked repeaters, here: http://stats.nggmrs.net:8000 Visit our website to become a member: https://nggmrs.org Join our Facebook page to interact with our community, stay up to date on current and upcoming events, and to meet other members: https://www.facebook.com/groups/NGGMRS/

In this video, we go over how to determine if a GMRS radio, commercial radio, or ham radio is part 90 or part 95 compliant. This qualification is based on the type certification it receives from the FCC. In order to operate within North Georgia GMRS network policies, and to operate legally on any simplex frequency, you must use a radio that is either Part 90 or Part 95 certified. Use the information in this video to lookup the FCC ID of any new or even used commercial radio you may be considering purchasing. In this how to video, we cover how to find a radio’s FCC ID - generally on a sticker or label, often found on the back or the bottom of most radios. We then take the FCC ID and perform a search for that device using the FCC OET database. The Office of Engineering and Technology (OET) maintains official records about all equipment manufacturers and the radios they sell as a matter of public record. The FCC’s website can sometimes be intimidating to new users, so we’ll show you how to quickly search for the radio, navigate the search results, and to find the grant issued by the third-party lab that conducted the testing certification. Ensuring that a radio carries part 90 or part 95 certification prior to using it on the air is an important step in becoming a legal and responsible GMRS operator. If you like this series, please give this video a LIKE and subscribe to the channel for more. ----- We are North Georgia GMRS Network, a family communications network in Georgia. We're proud to operate the largest linked GMRS repeater network in the United States, with 21 commercial-grade repeaters covering more than 41,000 square miles of RF coverage, with additional VoIP linked access on Zello. Our network was started in 2007 and currently has more than 1,200 members throughout Georgia, Tennessee, Florida, the Carolinas, and beyond. View a real-time map of our linked repeaters, here: http://stats.nggmrs.net:8000 Visit our website to become a member: https://nggmrs.org Join our Facebook page to interact with our community, stay up to date on current and upcoming events, and to meet other members: https://www.facebook.com/groups/NGGMRS/