XAP Enrollment: By Qualification

Qualifying Score

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GMRS operators can enroll with the Extended Access Programming by passing this quiz with an 80% or better. Please Provide your name, email address, and GMRS callsign, and upload a copy of your ARS and GMRS operator’s licenses for review.

Once your application has been reviewed, you will receive an enrollment invitation in your inbox from the XAP membership portal; so monitor your inbox and spam folders over the next few days.

Your Information

Name *

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Email *

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GMRS Callsign *

GMRS License Upload *

Upload a copy of your GMRS Operator’s license; PDF, JPG, or PNG file types are permitted. Direct upload, scan, or photos are acceptable.

Quiz Time!

Please study the contents of the following pages, and answer the following quiz questions. You will need to pass with 80% or higher to be granted access.

Reading material:

This quiz is open book; feel free to have the references open while you take it.

What other SWCRS resources are a good place to get technical help? *

Random internet forums unrelated to the SWCRS.
Angry emails to the admins; those whippersnappers owe me!
The SWCRS Tech Net and Facebook Group.

Which of the following should you NOT do if you hear what sounds like a net on the radio? *

Break into the net’s transmissions and ask if there’s a net going on
Check the website’s Nets page to figure out if there’s a scheduled net taking place
Listen for a few minutes and use common sense to reach your own conclusion.

Can anyone purchase a repeater or nodes and connect it to the SWCRS? *

Generally yes, it’s IP and internet based, so this can be done so long as they have the right connectivity and are properly licensed.
Generally no, while there are some historical exceptions and it is IP and internet based, the SWCRS is a fully private linked network that generally does not accept external public connections.

How often are you required to identify with your FCC issued GMRS call letters? *

Never, I’m allowed to operate covertly and use tactical callsigns.
I have no legal obligation to identify.
Every 10 minutes
At the end of every transmission I make.
Every 15 minutes and at my last transmission.

Are roger beeps / MDC / FleetSync / PTT-ID allowed as part of general use of the system?

Yes; the FCC doesn’t state that they are disallowed so it’s up to the individual user.
No, the SWCRS’ policy requires that its users disable these features except when explicitly instructed otherwise by the admin team. The FCC grants repeater owners the right to set their own regulations in addition to those imposed by the FCC.
Yes; more noise = more partying! Whoooo!

What color underwear does the rhino wear? Yes we're serious. *

Red
Blue
Green
Purple

Are MOST of the SWCRS repeaters linked full time? *

Yes! A transmission into one repeater is heard on all repeaters that are part of the SWCRS. There is usually a large amount of people tuned into your conversation.
No, although they can be linked up on demand by the users.
No, all the repeaters are standalone, and I don’t have to worry about a large audience beint tuned in.

What are split tones? *

It’s when the PL or DCS code my radio transmits is different from the one that the repeater transmits back to me
Two tones transmitted simultaneously by my radio to control access to the repeater
It’s when a user talking on the radio exhibits both happy and angry attitudes in the same sentence.

You've been listening to traffic all day need a break from the chatter, what are some courses of action you can take? *

Change the channel, turn off your radio, use DTMF to pull your local repeater into standalone or onto the sidecar hub, ask to break and call for another station you need to talk to.
Break in let them know there’s way too much traffic on this repeater and that it’s not OK.
Send the admins an email and let them know what level of traffic should be acceptable.

What type of signalling can be used by users of the system to control the repeater they are tuned into? *

Transmit and say “Ok Google, please disconnect my local repeater from the link”
MDC, which is only available on commercial radio equipment.
DTMF, which can be sent from just about any radio with a numerical keypad.

Self Attestation & Certification

By signing below, you attest that:

You have completed the above quiz on your own merit, using the resources presented by the SWCRS.
You attest that the above information provided is truthful, and that you are the licensee documented in this form.
You attest that you have a direct physical connection to Arizona or New Mexico (such as residing in these states, owning property, or frequently visiting the area); you should not become a member if your only physical access to the system is via Zello.
You agree that you will not use the SWCRS system for commercial or revenue-generating purposes.
You agree that you will not share SWCRS programming information with others.

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