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3 Critical Risks of GMRS Deregulation You Must Know
Dive into the heated FCC debate on deleting rules for GMRS repeater linking! In this video, we break down exclusive Reply Comments from a 50+ year telecom veteran and physician opposing the removal of 47 CFR §95.333(c), §95.1733(a)(8), and §95.1749. Discover the 1976 origins of the PSTN interconnection ban, how it prevents "common carrier" violations and "theft of service" under Title 18 USC §1029, and why allowing wide-area networks could monopolize limited GMRS spectrum—threatening public safety and emergency radio access.
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The Tiny GMRS Repeater with a BIG Punch! | Retevis RT97L Review & Teardown
Unboxing, teardown, and real-world test of the Retevis RT97L GMRS repeater — a small, portable repeater that packs surprising performance in a rugged case. In this video we’ll look at what’s inside, how much power it really puts out, and how it runs on 12V and15V.
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APRS Live! Let's Send Some Messages and Talk about iGates
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Building a Portable Non-Intrusive Counterpoise for Hamstick Antennas
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