GMRS Radios that Work with BeCERTAINN Repeater

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1	GMRS Radios that Work with the BeCERTAINN Repeater
2	Manufacturer and Model	Advantages	Disadvantages	GMRS / Part 95 Certified	In Production / Available new	Form Factor	Cost, source	Notes	Product Description	Operating Instructions from the Manufacturer	Instructions for Using the Radio with the BeCERTAINN Repeater	Tested by [name, email address, location from which it connected to the repeater, date connected]	May people contact you for help with this radio?

3	Motorola Radius P1225 provided by BeCERTAINN	Very easy to use; good for radio beginners. Can reach the repeater with excellent sound quality from most areas of Berkeley. Rugged, designed for professional use. Long battery life. Has an excellent detachable antenna; can be used with an external antenna to further improve coverage.	No longer produced. To ensure that it works with the BeCERTAINN repeater, it must be programmed by someone from BeCERTAINN. Relatively heavy and bulky. Not waterproof. Battery charging may be very slow with the standard "10 hour" charger (requires up to 10 hours to fully recharge a completely discharged battery). Standard battery charger is not "smart": leaving the radio in the charger after the battery is fully charged may overheat the battery and damage it.	TRUE	FALSE	walkie-talkie	$60-80 donation to BeCERTAINN requested			https://fccid.io/ABZ99FT4073/User-Manual/Ex-6-Instruction-Manual-234909		Mitchell Gass, mitchlists@gassworks.com, 1700 block of San Lorenzo Ave., 3/6/18	Contact BeCERTAINN@gmail.com
4	Motorola Talkabout MS350R (and MS355R, MR355R)	Higher-end of the consumer walkie-talkie style GMRS/FRS radios. One of the few in this category that includes repeater capabilities. Relatively easy to use and set up via push-button menu. Pretty rugged and "waterproof". I have the MS350R, though the MR355R & MS355R models should be similar, and incluide repeater capabilities.	Poor performance built-in antenna, with no way to replace or connect alternate antenna. Original rechargeable batteries tend to drain fast and provide lower voltage power, so Alkaline or Lithium AA's recommended. Has dual PTT buttons for low/high power, so potentially confusing to newcomers. Only high power PTT reaches repeater from my location. Discontinued model, so high/rising prices on both used and new old stock. Looks like none of Motorola's current consumer GMRS models have repeater capabilities.	TRUE	discontinued still available new for now	walkie-talkie	Discontinued by manufacturer. Found online recently (March 2018): Used $65 per pair (eBay), and New Old Stock $185 per pair (Amazon).		https://www.motorolasolutions.com/en_us/products/two-way-radios/consumer-two-way-radios/discontinued/talkabout-ms350r.html	https://www.motorolasolutions.com/content/dam/msi/docs/business/products/consumertwo-wayradios/talkabout_ms350r/ms350_series_ug_kem-ml36100-15_web_04-11-11.pdf	https://docs.google.com/document/d/1G3boDt_NpVhFfuxoouKDNxL-9cl-he4a56tMc_CLlv0/	Chris Adams, csadams@gmail.com, Valley St @ Channing, 2018-03-13.	Yes
5	Tera TR-505 GMRS Recreational	Nice simple radio - not intimidating for newbies - dualband, supports MURS. The free programming software is easy. Several useful accessories are available. Removable antenna. FCC type accepted.	Stock programming doesn't include repeater, only two side buttons but they are programmable. Only 16 memory channels on knob.	TRUE	TRUE	walkie-talkie	https://powerwerx.com/tera-tr505-gmrs-recreational-handheld-radio		https://powerwerx.com/tera-tr505-gmrs-recreational-handheld-radio			Martin Rothfield dcmk1mr2@gmail.com Cedar St & Scenic Avenue	Yes
6	BTech GMRS-V1	Simple GMRS-approved HT based on the same hardware as the ham-friendly Baofeng UV-82. It's cheap and you can get it new. You only need to change one menu setting to get it on the BeCERTAINN repeater and no computer is required. Also, you can listen to commercial FM on it.	Battery charger isn't "smart" -- you need to take it off the charger when done.	TRUE	TRUE	walkie-talkie	$55, Amazon	This radio is literally the same as the $20 cheaper Baofung UV-82. The only difference is you are paying $20 extra for the GMRS certification and to have the rest of the radio's capabilities kneecapped accordingly.	https://www.amazon.com/BTECH-GMRS-V1-Repeater-136-174-99mhz-400-520-99mhz/dp/B01LWOLZ8L		You can just take the REPT22 channel and adjust it to put out the 88.5 TX CTCSS and you're in business.	David Jacobowitz david.jacobowitz@gmail.com Ward St 1600 block and from LBNL 5/3/2018	Yes
7	Midland MXT400 MicroMobile	Very High Power (40 Watt) GMRS Radio with repeater capabilities, mobile format.	PL/Privacy tones can only be set with the same tone for both TX & RX, so won't quite work with the BeCERTAINN repeater. Workaround is to TX with the tone, and then RX with the squelch open. Not recommended b/c of this. Keep an eye on it, since Midland may update the radio to include separate tones.	TRUE	TRUE	mobile (car mount or base station, requires external power source & antenna)	$250 (Amazon, Cabela's) $199 (B&H Photo Video)		https://midlandusa.com/product/mxt400-micromobile-2-way-radio/			Not tested on BeCERTAINN Repeater. Compatibility expected based on detailed reading of specs, except for lack of separate PL tones for TX & RX.
8	Midland MXT115 MicroMobile	High Power (15 Watt) GMRS Radio with repeater capabilities, mobile format.		TRUE	TRUE	mobile (car mount or base station, requires external power source & antenna)	$150 (Amazon, Cabela's)		https://midlandusa.com/product/mxt115-micromobile-2-way-radio/			Not tested on BeCERTAINN Repeater. Compatibility expected based on detailed reading of specs.
9	Motorola T7200	Simple consumer style GMRS radio, repeater capable.	Discontinued model. Not personally tested.	TRUE	FALSE	walkie-talkie	Discontinued by manufacturer.			https://www.motorolasolutions.com/content/dam/msi/docs/products/two-way-radios/consumer/user-guides/t7xxx-series/t7200_user_manual_e.pdf		Not tested on BeCERTAINN Repeater. Compatibility expected based on detailed reading of specs.
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12	Baofeng BF-F9 v2+	Common ham radio which can access GMRS frequencies	Notoriously difficult to program, not certified by FCC for GMRS use, generally not friendly for new radio users	FALSE	TRUE	walkie-talkie	$48 (Amazon) http://a.co/7vwbLoz			https://baofengradio.us/fileuploader/download/download/?d=0&file=custom%2Fupload%2FFile-1423083989.pdf		Brian DeFreitas briandef@gmail.com Cedar/MLK 2018-03-13	Yes
13	Baofeng UV-5RE	Cheap ham radio which will work on GMRS frequencies. Requires programming, not very powerful but works	Notoriously difficult to program, not certified by FCC for GMRS use, generally not friendly for new radio users	FALSE	TRUE	walkie-talkie	$26 on Amazon		https://baofengtech.com/uv-5r
14	Radioddity GD-77	Cheap dual-band DMR handy-talkie (though works fine on analog).	Programming software is pretty clunky. Cannot be programmed from the front radio at all -- computer required. Not for beginners, not FCC certified for GMRS. Antenna is comes with ain't great but does make the repeater.	FALSE	TRUE	walkie-talkie	$90 on Amazon	Users might be interested in its sister model, the GD-77S. It has no screen or controls, but is otherwise the same radio as the GD-77. That is, once programmed it is pretty much just PTT with no fussing.	https://www.radioddity.com/radioddity-gd-77-dmr-dual-band-digital-two-way-radio-dual-time-slot-compatible-with-mototrbo-tier-1-tier-2-with-programming-cable-cd-extra-battery.html			Dave Jacobowitz david.jacobowitz@gmail.com Ward St 1600 block, LBNL campus, other spots around town multiple times through 2017-18.	Yes
15	Anytone AT-D868UV	Mid-level dual band DMR hand-talkie. Really a nice radio overall. Works fine on analog (for BeCERTAINN and ham repeaters). Really of interest for hams who want a do-all HT	Programming software is pretty clunky. Cannot be programmed from the front radio at all -- computer required. Not for beginners, not FCC certified for GMRS. Antenna is comes with ain't great but does make the repeater.	FALSE	TRUE	walkie-talkie	~$150 from BridgeCom Systems or Connect System		http://www.connectsystems.com/products/top/radios%20DS868UV.htm			Dave Jacobowitz david.jacobowitz@gmail.com Ward St 1600 block, LBNL campus, other spots around town multiple times through 2017-18.	Yes
16	TYT UV8000E	Nice, robust, brick-like HT with 8W power output and big battery. This is a solid radio that I like a lot.	Not certifed for GMRS.	FALSE	TRUE	walkie-talkie	$90, Amazon		https://www.amazon.com/TYT-Cross-band-Repeater-400-520MHz-Transceiver/dp/B01H3KZ1YO			Dave Jacobowitz, david.jacobowitz@gmail.com, tested from Ward St 1600 block, from LBL campus, and other spots around town. Tested multiple times through 2017-18.	Yes
17	TYT TH-9800	Powerful, does-everything mobile amateur radio. Can do 40W into UHF for BeCertainn repeater. Very flexible muti-band radio with some cool tricks like cross-band repeat capability. Faceplate is removable so that radio body can be mounted in trunk and only controls in the vehicle.	Not certifed for GMRS. Programming is a bit tricky from front panel but possible, and sofware is straightforward.	FALSE	TRUE	mobile (car mount or base station, requires external power source & antenna)	$214, Amazon	I use this radio daily in my car for ham use. It also works very well into BeCERTAINN repeater.	https://www.amazon.com/TYT-TH-9800-Cross-Band-Mobile-Radio/dp/B00I53VUEY			Dave Jacobowitz david.jacobowitz@gmail.com Ward St 1600 block, LBNL campus, other spots around town multiple times through 2017-18.	Yes
18	Yaesu VX-8DR	High qaulity 4-band handheld with lots of advanced features for ham/amateur radio operators. Full 5W output, antenna connector, etc.	Not certified for GMRS. Requires minor modification to open up transmit to GMRS frequencies. Legal to transmit on GMRS frequencies by a licensed ham operator in an emergency situation. Also, very pricey, not worth it for only GMRS.	FALSE	FALSE	walkie-talkie	Was ~$540, recently discontinued. A few available used on eBay, recent prices $250-$450 depending on condition & accessories.		https://www.yaesu.com/indexVS.cfm?cmd=DisplayProducts&ProdCatID=111&encProdID=03484E782FF9B7DFA27AEE086A68F530	https://www.yaesu.com/downloadFile.cfm?FileID=8033&FileCatID=151&FileName=VX%2D8DR%5FDE%5FOM%5FUSA%5FEXP%5FEU%5FENG%5FEH029M259.pdf&FileContentType=application%2Fpdf		Chris Adams csadams@gmail.com Valley Street @ Channing 2018-05-08	Yes
19	Wouxun KG-UVD1P	flexible radio, works on ham 2m/70cm as well as GMRS	Not certified for GMRS.	FALSE	TRUE	walkie-talkie	$105 Amazon, other source		https://www.amazon.com/KG-UVD1P-136-174-400-470MHz-Handheld-Transceiver/dp/B007UYINY4
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