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Guy Lopes is currently offline  Guy Lopes   United States
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Though I am a licensed Ham, I realize that those of us that are comprise a very small percentage of GMC owners. The benefits of radio communications are numerous however!

There is a very popular (and free) walkie talkie app for "smart" phones called Zello. iPhone, Android, Blackberry and Windows Phones are all covered. There's even a Windows application for your PC. I installed the Zello app tonight, then created a channel specifically for us. It's not completely secure, but does require a password so that should minimize outsiders from joining the channel.

I thought that I would suggest that others join and see how popular it becomes. Just think about its usefulness at rallies! The possibilities are endless really.

If you would like to experiment, install the Zello app, then search for the channel called GMC MH. The password for this channel is the city that all of our GMCs were born in - Pontiac (capital P).

I'll be listening to the channel for the next couple of hours, then again all day tomorrow.


Guy Lopes 76 Birchaven "Orion" Sacramento, CA W6TOL www.GMC-Guy.com
Re: [GMCnet] GMC Radio Comms Experiment [message #292593 is a reply to message #292591] Mon, 21 December 2015 03:03 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Mr ERFisher is currently offline  Mr ERFisher   United States
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Here is a list of gmc ham s maintained by ken Burton
http://gmcmotorhome.info/HAMS.html



On Monday, December 21, 2015, Guy Lopes wrote:

> Though I am a licensed Ham, I realize that those of us that are comprise a
> very small percentage of GMC owners. The benefits of radio communications
> are numerous however!
>
> There is a very popular (and free) walkie talkie app for "smart" phones
> called Zello. iPhone, Android, Blackberry and Windows Phones are all
> covered.
> There's even a Windows application for your PC. I installed the Zello app
> tonight, then created a channel specifically for us. It's not completely
> secure, but does require a password so that should minimize outsiders from
> joining the channel.
>
> I thought that I would suggest that others join and see how popular it
> becomes. Just think about its usefulness at rallies! The possibilities are
> endless really.
>
> If you would like to experiment, install the Zello app, then search for
> the channel called GMC MH. The password for this channel is the city that
> all
> of our GMCs were born in - Pontiac (capital P).
>
> I'll be listening to the channel for the next couple of hours, then again
> all day tomorrow.
> --
> Guy Lopes
> 76 Birchaven "Orion"
> Sacramento, CA
> W6TOL
>
> www.GMC-Guy.com
>
>
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Re: [GMCnet] GMC Radio Comms Experiment [message #292594 is a reply to message #292593] Mon, 21 December 2015 03:11 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Guy Lopes is currently offline  Guy Lopes   United States
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Thanks Gene. Yes, I'm on that list. Still a relatively small number of GMC owners.

I should have been more clear in my description of Zello. It is a walkie talkie app for smart phones that doesn't require an amateur radio license. It can be used by all GMC owners! It uses the cel network, not over the air.

Guy Lopes
76 Birchaven "Orion"
Sacramento, CA
W6TOL

www.GMC-Guy.com



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From: Gmclist [mailto:gmclist-bounces@list.gmcnet.org] On Behalf Of gene Fisher
Sent: Monday, December 21, 2015 1:03 AM
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Here is a list of gmc ham s maintained by ken Burton http://gmcmotorhome.info/HAMS.html



On Monday, December 21, 2015, Guy Lopes wrote:

> Though I am a licensed Ham, I realize that those of us that are
> comprise a very small percentage of GMC owners. The benefits of radio
> communications are numerous however!
>
> There is a very popular (and free) walkie talkie app for "smart"
> phones called Zello. iPhone, Android, Blackberry and Windows Phones
> are all covered.
> There's even a Windows application for your PC. I installed the Zello
> app tonight, then created a channel specifically for us. It's not
> completely secure, but does require a password so that should minimize
> outsiders from joining the channel.
>
> I thought that I would suggest that others join and see how popular it
> becomes. Just think about its usefulness at rallies! The possibilities
> are endless really.
>
> If you would like to experiment, install the Zello app, then search
> for the channel called GMC MH. The password for this channel is the
> city that all of our GMCs were born in - Pontiac (capital P).
>
> I'll be listening to the channel for the next couple of hours, then
> again all day tomorrow.
> --
> Guy Lopes
> 76 Birchaven "Orion"
> Sacramento, CA
> W6TOL
>
> www.GMC-Guy.com
>
>
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Re: [GMCnet] GMC Radio Comms Experiment [message #292595 is a reply to message #292594] Mon, 21 December 2015 03:21 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Mr ERFisher is currently offline  Mr ERFisher   United States
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Neat
I got that
I will,try it tomorrow

Missed your trip ,to jim ks?


Erf

On Monday, December 21, 2015, Guy Lopes wrote:

> Thanks Gene. Yes, I'm on that list. Still a relatively small number of GMC
> owners.
>
> I should have been more clear in my description of Zello. It is a walkie
> talkie app for smart phones that doesn't require an amateur radio license.
> It can be used by all GMC owners! It uses the cel network, not over the air.
>
> Guy Lopes
> 76 Birchaven "Orion"
> Sacramento, CA
> W6TOL
>
> www.GMC-Guy.com
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Gmclist [mailto:gmclist-bounces@list.gmcnet.org ] On
> Behalf Of gene Fisher
> Sent: Monday, December 21, 2015 1:03 AM
> To: gmclist@list.gmcnet.org
> Subject: Re: [GMCnet] GMC Radio Comms Experiment
>
> Here is a list of gmc ham s maintained by ken Burton
> http://gmcmotorhome.info/HAMS.html
>
>
>
> On Monday, December 21, 2015, Guy Lopes > wrote:
>
>> Though I am a licensed Ham, I realize that those of us that are
>> comprise a very small percentage of GMC owners. The benefits of radio
>> communications are numerous however!
>>
>> There is a very popular (and free) walkie talkie app for "smart"
>> phones called Zello. iPhone, Android, Blackberry and Windows Phones
>> are all covered.
>> There's even a Windows application for your PC. I installed the Zello
>> app tonight, then created a channel specifically for us. It's not
>> completely secure, but does require a password so that should minimize
>> outsiders from joining the channel.
>>
>> I thought that I would suggest that others join and see how popular it
>> becomes. Just think about its usefulness at rallies! The possibilities
>> are endless really.
>>
>> If you would like to experiment, install the Zello app, then search
>> for the channel called GMC MH. The password for this channel is the
>> city that all of our GMCs were born in - Pontiac (capital P).
>>
>> I'll be listening to the channel for the next couple of hours, then
>> again all day tomorrow.
>> --
>> Guy Lopes
>> 76 Birchaven "Orion"
>> Sacramento, CA
>> W6TOL
>>
>> www.GMC-Guy.com
>>
>>
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Re: GMC Radio Comms Experiment [message #292599 is a reply to message #292591] Mon, 21 December 2015 07:35 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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One of my non-GMC buds is harassing me to get another ham license, I may yet. I got one 30something years ago because at the time all the Okie radio engineers were hams. I think I used it twice. I do get some good out of the CB in my coach, mostly by listening. It's a help to know where the traffic tie-ups and wrecks are on the freeways.

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Re: GMC Radio Comms Experiment [message #292600 is a reply to message #292599] Mon, 21 December 2015 08:05 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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When I'm in the GMC, I'm always monitoring 146.52. My wife and I use it for inter vehicle communication. Other than the GMC, all vehicles have 2 mtr and 440 capability. We have had many entertaining conversations across our travels. It is a very useful tool, especially here, with Hurricanes always a threat.
Tom, KA4CSG, Baldwin Emergency Coordinator for ARES
Marilyn, KA4JKW


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Re: [GMCnet] GMC Radio Comms Experiment [message #292616 is a reply to message #292591] Mon, 21 December 2015 10:39 Go to previous messageGo to next message
n6mon is currently offline  n6mon   United States
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Wish I had thought of that. I have been using Zello for a couple of years.

On 12/21/2015 12:05 AM, Guy Lopes wrote:
> There is a very popular (and free) walkie talkie app for "smart" phones called Zello.


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Re: [GMCnet] GMC Radio Comms Experiment [message #292626 is a reply to message #292599] Mon, 21 December 2015 13:02 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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The Garmin Nuvi GPS I have here in Sydney tells me where there is traffic on the route I'm following.

Regards,
Rob M.
The Pedantic Mechanic

-----Original Message-----
From: Johnny Bridges

One of my non-GMC buds is harassing me to get another ham license, I may yet. I got one 30something years ago because at the time
all the Okie radio engineers were hams. I think I used it twice. I do get some good out of the CB in my coach, mostly by
listening. It's a help to know where the traffic tie-ups and wrecks are on the freeways.

--johnny



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Re: GMC Radio Comms Experiment [message #292627 is a reply to message #292591] Mon, 21 December 2015 13:20 Go to previous messageGo to next message
jknezek is currently offline  jknezek   United States
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Waze on your smart phone will do a good job of it as well. As will Inrix and probably a dozen other map and traffic apps. Lots of ways to skin a cat (although I don't know why you'd want to). I'm sure we all have our favorites.

Thanks,
Jeremy Knezek
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Birmingham, AL
Re: [GMCnet] GMC Radio Comms Experiment [message #292632 is a reply to message #292616] Mon, 21 December 2015 14:19 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Guy Lopes is currently offline  Guy Lopes   United States
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Yeah it's a great app!

Terry and I had a nice conversation this morning, then Bill from Ohio
checked in. Nice and clear communications, and no phone number needed.

I think I'll add the channel to my sig file!

Guy Lopes
76 Birchaven "Orion"
Sacramento, CA
W6TOL

www.GMC-Guy.com




-----Original Message-----
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Taylor
Sent: Monday, December 21, 2015 8:39 AM
To: gmclist@list.gmcnet.org
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Wish I had thought of that. I have been using Zello for a couple of years.




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Re: [GMCnet] GMC Radio Comms Experiment [message #292633 is a reply to message #292600] Mon, 21 December 2015 14:19 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Guy Lopes is currently offline  Guy Lopes   United States
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Tom that's a great idea! I remembered someone mentioning a freq that they
always monitored, I'm glad that you mentioned it. I too will now be
monitoring 146.52 at home, in my truck and in the GMC.

May I propose that we adopt Tom's frequency as a "standard" GMC frequency?

Also, since the Zello app doesn't require a license or radio - just a smart
phone, any one of us with both can act as a gateway or message forwarder at
rallies, etc.

Guy Lopes
76 Birchaven "Orion"
Sacramento, CA
W6TOL monitoring 146.52
Zello app Channel GMC MH

www.GMC-Guy.com



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Phipps
Sent: Monday, December 21, 2015 6:05 AM
To: gmclist@list.gmcnet.org
Subject: Re: [GMCnet] GMC Radio Comms Experiment

When I'm in the GMC, I'm always monitoring 146.52. My wife and I use it for
inter vehicle communication. Other than the GMC, all vehicles have 2 mtr
and 440 capability. We have had many entertaining conversations across our
travels. It is a very useful tool, especially here, with Hurricanes always
a threat.
Tom, KA4CSG, Baldwin Emergency Coordinator for ARES Marilyn, KA4JKW
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Re: [GMCnet] GMC Radio Comms Experiment [message #292635 is a reply to message #292591] Mon, 21 December 2015 14:39 Go to previous messageGo to next message
emerystora is currently offline  emerystora   United States
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Guy
I downloaded it and at first it asks for a user name and then a password.
Do I use GMC MH as the user name and Pontiac as the password or do I try to set up my own username and password?

Emery Stora

> On Dec 21, 2015, at 1:05 AM, Guy Lopes wrote:
>
> Though I am a licensed Ham, I realize that those of us that are comprise a very small percentage of GMC owners. The benefits of radio communications
> are numerous however!
>
> There is a very popular (and free) walkie talkie app for "smart" phones called Zello. iPhone, Android, Blackberry and Windows Phones are all covered.
> There's even a Windows application for your PC. I installed the Zello app tonight, then created a channel specifically for us. It's not completely
> secure, but does require a password so that should minimize outsiders from joining the channel.
>
> I thought that I would suggest that others join and see how popular it becomes. Just think about its usefulness at rallies! The possibilities are
> endless really.
>
> If you would like to experiment, install the Zello app, then search for the channel called GMC MH. The password for this channel is the city that all
> of our GMCs were born in - Pontiac (capital P).
>
> I'll be listening to the channel for the next couple of hours, then again all day tomorrow.
> --
> Guy Lopes
> 76 Birchaven "Orion"
> Sacramento, CA
> W6TOL
>
> www.GMC-Guy.com
>
>
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Re: [GMCnet] GMC Radio Comms Experiment [message #292637 is a reply to message #292635] Mon, 21 December 2015 15:00 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Guy Lopes is currently offline  Guy Lopes   United States
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No, use your own user name and password. When the app is up and running,
then you can search for the GMC MH channel, and use the password Pontiac

Guy Lopes
76 Birchaven "Orion"
Sacramento, CA
W6TOL monitoring 146.52
Zello app Channel GMC MH

www.GMC-Guy.com




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Stora
Sent: Monday, December 21, 2015 12:39 PM
To: gmclist@list.gmcnet.org
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Guy
I downloaded it and at first it asks for a user name and then a password.
Do I use GMC MH as the user name and Pontiac as the password or do I try to
set up my own username and password?

Emery Stora

> On Dec 21, 2015, at 1:05 AM, Guy Lopes wrote:
>
> Though I am a licensed Ham, I realize that those of us that are
> comprise a very small percentage of GMC owners. The benefits of radio
communications are numerous however!
>
> There is a very popular (and free) walkie talkie app for "smart" phones
called Zello. iPhone, Android, Blackberry and Windows Phones are all
covered.
> There's even a Windows application for your PC. I installed the Zello
> app tonight, then created a channel specifically for us. It's not
completely secure, but does require a password so that should minimize
outsiders from joining the channel.
>
> I thought that I would suggest that others join and see how popular it
> becomes. Just think about its usefulness at rallies! The possibilities are
endless really.
>
> If you would like to experiment, install the Zello app, then search
> for the channel called GMC MH. The password for this channel is the city
that all of our GMCs were born in - Pontiac (capital P).
>
> I'll be listening to the channel for the next couple of hours, then again
all day tomorrow.
> --
> Guy Lopes
> 76 Birchaven "Orion"
> Sacramento, CA
> W6TOL
>
> www.GMC-Guy.com
>
>
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Re: [GMCnet] GMC Radio Comms Experiment [message #292639 is a reply to message #292635] Mon, 21 December 2015 15:38 Go to previous messageGo to next message
emerystora is currently offline  emerystora   United States
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Once I decided to set up my own user name and password the rest became intuitive.
My user name is emerystora if anyone wants to try to reach me on Zello.

Emery Stora

> On Dec 21, 2015, at 1:39 PM, Emery Stora wrote:
>
> Guy
> I downloaded it and at first it asks for a user name and then a password.
> Do I use GMC MH as the user name and Pontiac as the password or do I try to set up my own username and password?
>
> Emery Stora
>
>> On Dec 21, 2015, at 1:05 AM, Guy Lopes wrote:
>>
>> Though I am a licensed Ham, I realize that those of us that are comprise a very small percentage of GMC owners. The benefits of radio communications
>> are numerous however!
>>
>> There is a very popular (and free) walkie talkie app for "smart" phones called Zello. iPhone, Android, Blackberry and Windows Phones are all covered.
>> There's even a Windows application for your PC. I installed the Zello app tonight, then created a channel specifically for us. It's not completely
>> secure, but does require a password so that should minimize outsiders from joining the channel.
>>
>> I thought that I would suggest that others join and see how popular it becomes. Just think about its usefulness at rallies! The possibilities are
>> endless really.
>>
>> If you would like to experiment, install the Zello app, then search for the channel called GMC MH. The password for this channel is the city that all
>> of our GMCs were born in - Pontiac (capital P).
>>
>> I'll be listening to the channel for the next couple of hours, then again all day tomorrow.
>> --
>> Guy Lopes
>> 76 Birchaven "Orion"


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Re: [GMCnet] GMC Radio Comms Experiment [message #292642 is a reply to message #292639] Mon, 21 December 2015 16:02 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Loffen is currently offline  Loffen   Norway
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I am in and listening and will do that for the next hour or so just to learn how this works, anyways no problem to hear you fine on the other side of the pond Wink

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Re: [GMCnet] GMC Radio Comms Experiment [message #292654 is a reply to message #292642] Mon, 21 December 2015 16:48 Go to previous messageGo to next message
tphipps is currently offline  tphipps   United States
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146.52 MHz is considered the national simplex calling frequency in the 2 meter band of frequencies. You might say a gathering spot. Theory is that initial contact would be made there, then the conversation would move to a different frequency. My experience over the years, no body ever moves. Zello will work as long as the cell system, towers, etc., remain intact. With the cell system down how do you cover the "last mile"?
ARES stands for Amateur Radio Emergency Services, volunteer Hams providing the "last mile" in affected communities. My group directly supports the Emergency Management Operations of our county during emergencies. After Katrina, the cell system was down in affected communities for up to a month. Further, when first towers came back on line, they were eletronically restricted to first responders and local community authorities.
My GMC is the ideal vehicle for this type of operation. Self-contained, 6 Kw Genset, sleeping quarters, kitchen, bath - you get the idea. We are supposed the think of deployment for various lengths of time. The GMC covers any short or long term deployment. End of story.
Tom, MS II


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Re: [GMCnet] GMC Radio Comms Experiment [message #292712 is a reply to message #292593] Tue, 22 December 2015 07:23 Go to previous message
TnS.GMC is currently offline  TnS.GMC   United States
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Getting my coach is one of the main reasons I got my ham license. Didn't
want to be out of cell range and have a problem.

For folks interested in inexpensive but very capable radios, Baofeng
portables are around $30 each on Amazon. Covers main licensed bands as well
as the [mostly] no-license-needed FRS and GMRS bands. Depending on the
conditions these can reach for miles. They also make a good FM radio station
receiver. These are far more capable than you'd think for the price, and
many folks get into the ham world with them.

To legally use all the bands this radio covers requires at least a
technician ham license, but the test is not that difficult and study
material and practice exams are available online.

A couple of nights cramming and I"m now KM4OFM. So for less than $100 I have
2 very powerful handheld radios for emergency, campsite, and disaster use.
And some fun in between TEOTWAWKI events.

--
Todd and Susan
'76 23' [X-]Birchaven
Alleged Mystery Machine
Melbourne, FL

--------- Original Message --------
From: gmclist@list.gmcnet.org
To: gmclist@list.gmcnet.org
Subject: Re: [GMCnet] GMC Radio Comms Experiment
Date: 21/12/15 09:12

> Thanks Gene. Yes, I'm on that list. Still a relatively small number of GMC
owners.
>
> I should have been more clear in my description of Zello. It is a walkie
talkie app for smart phones that doesn't require an amateur radio license.
It can be used by all GMC owners! It uses the cel network, not over the air.
>
> Guy Lopes
> 76 Birchaven "Orion"
> Sacramento, CA
> W6TOL
>
> www.GMC-Guy.com
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Gmclist [mailto:gmclist-bounces@list.gmcnet.org] On Behalf Of gene
Fisher
> Sent: Monday, December 21, 2015 1:03 AM
> To: gmclist@list.gmcnet.org
> Subject: Re: [GMCnet] GMC Radio Comms Experiment
>
> Here is a list of gmc ham s maintained by ken Burton
http://gmcmotorhome.info/HAMS.html
>
>
>
> On Monday, December 21, 2015, Guy Lopes <tawptool@surewest.net>
wrote:
>
> > Though I am a licensed Ham, I realize that those of us that are
> > comprise a very small percentage of GMC owners. The benefits of radio

> > communications are numerous however!
> >
> > There is a very popular (and free) walkie talkie app for
"smart"
> > phones called Zello. iPhone, Android, Blackberry and Windows Phones
> > are all covered.
> > There's even a Windows application for your PC. I installed the Zello

> > app tonight, then created a channel specifically for us. It's not
> > completely secure, but does require a password so that should
minimize
> > outsiders from joining the channel.
> >
> > I thought that I would suggest that others join and see how popular
it
> > becomes. Just think about its usefulness at rallies! The
possibilities
> > are endless really.
> >
> > If you would like to experiment, install the Zello app, then search
> > for the channel called GMC MH. The password for this channel is the
> > city that all of our GMCs were born in - Pontiac (capital P).
> >
> > I'll be listening to the channel for the next couple of hours, then
> > again all day tomorrow.
> > --
> > Guy Lopes
> > 76 Birchaven "Orion"
> > Sacramento, CA
> > W6TOL
> >
> > www.GMC-Guy.com
> >
> >
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> --
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