– How To Use Our System –
We have decided to have our members use Unit ID numbers on our PMRS and GMRS repeaters. Every member using our network will be assigned a Unit ID and should use their Unit ID to call or respond to another member. While using our GMRS repeaters this will make it easier to just remember a couple of numbers instead of the other members FCC GMRS call sign. Also, while using our GMRS repeaters Unit ID’s do not replace your FCC GMRS call sign but to be used together. Unit IDs will be assigned once a completed and approved request has been granted and membership fees received. You can do this by going to our sign-up page and submit your information.
Listed below are examples on how to use Unit IDs on the PMRS and GMRS systems.
PMRS Repeater IDing:
Unit calling another Unit – Unit ID to Unit ID
Party that is being called will answer – Unit ID
*The PMRS system does not require an FCC license to use this system.
GMRS Repeater IDing:
Unit calling another Unit – (FCC GMRS call sign) Unit ID to Unit ID
Party that is being called will answer – (FCC GMRS call sign) Unit ID
*The GMRS system does require an FCC license to use this system. If your conversation goes beyond 15 minutes, it is the members responsibility to give their FCC GMRS call sign and their assigned Unit number every 15 minutes and when communication has ended.
Membership Yearly Fees:
Single User ID – $30.00 per year (one ID issued)
Family User IDs – $40.00 per year (includes four user IDs)
Additional User ID – $5.00 per year per user
We do charge yearly membership fees which we consider as a donation/contribution to help offset our cost for equipment purchases, maintenance and site location expenses.
*Please note that membership fees are not refundable and will need to be renewed every year to continue use of the network.
– Now For Some Rules –
Rules Required For Both Systems
*No profanity will be allowed on the network and it’s the law.
*We do not allow the use of any DTMF, or end of transmission tones otherwise known as a Roger Beep.
*No GPS or text messaging will be allowed on the repeaters. If you are caught using any of these on the repeaters, you will be banned from using the network. GPS and texting should only be used in simplex mode unless you operate your own repeater system.
*We will not allow constant “keying up” into the repeaters. This is unnecessary and will result in termination of use of the network. If you need to test your radio, just ask for a radio check and see if there is someone monitoring to reply. Please minimize testing on the network.
*Please allow the repeater to make its end of transmission tone before you key up to reply. This will allow someone to break in if they need to as well as allow the repeater time to reset.
Additional Rules For PMRS System
*Operating on a PMRS repeater you must use your assigned Unit ID when using the system. No FCC license is required to use our PMRS repeaters.
*Do not communicate from your local repeater area to another repeater site. You are allowed to only talk on your local system on the assigned frequency for that location.
*No MDC tones allowed on the PMRS system.
Additional Rules For GMRS System
*Operating on a GMRS repeater you must use your assigned Unit ID along with your FCC GMRS license number when using the system. FCC License is required to use our GMRS repeaters.
*Operating on a GMRS repeater you are required to follow the rules and regulations as outlined on the FCC.gov website pertaining to the use of GMRS frequencies. It is the members responsibility to read over them and know what they are.
– Terms and Notice –
*Members are not allowed to give out information about this network to nonmembers such as PL tones or any other confidential information relating to repeater/network operations.
*No guarantee will be offered as to the operation of any repeater(s) on its up-time and its location as repeater(s), any or all, can be removed from the network at any time and no refund on membership fees shall be made.
*Administrators of this network can decide if a member or a family member be removed at their discretion do to member or family member violating rules of this network and no refund of membership fees shall be made.
*By paying your membership fees constitutes your acceptance of these terms and any updates to these terms on this site. It is the responsibility of the member(s) to periodically check the website to keep up to date on all terms and rules as they can be updated at any time.
Should any member abuse/misuse any rules as outlined above or by the FCC, you and any family members under your membership will lose privileges to use this system. You will be required to cease and desist any further use of repeater(s)/network at the time of notice shall it be verbal or written.