How to set up and use Dual Monitor on the GME XRS 370c

In this weeks video, I give a breakdown on dual monitoring on CB radios, Why we chose the GME XRS 370c, and how to set up and use dual watch.
With the GME XRS, you can communicate on 2 channels without losing settings, I'll show you how
I've also messed up... again...

[@zoltandeak7476]

Thanks for the info! I bought an xrs 370c last week and didn't realise you could listen to two channels.

[@10tenadventures]

Glad I helped!! I'm planning a follow-up video soon going over some additional features and emergency channels (not accessing secure emergency channels, you cant, but through specific app functions) this unit has a LOT of features

[@fredruzsicska1044]

Just getting to know my XRS and didn’t know about the DW until watching your vid. And I have been searching KZbin and GME for any vids on the XRS features. So Thanks.

[@10tenadventures]

Thanks Fred, glad we helped 😀, I am planning on doing some more videos on it, it's a great unit with a LOT of features if you pair it with the App, that is something I am still working through as there isn't a lot of good info on that either!

[@dunco1955]

Excellent tip. I use it all the time when travelling with someone else.

[@10tenadventures]

Cheers! We do the same, almost always group/convoy on the main channel, and channel 40 on monitor

[@richarddettmer6021]

I had the oricom in my old vehicle. It’s so simple just press the swap button to communicate on the other channel. Very easy to use. I now have the GME and not as happy with it. I would change at the drop of a hat. The oricom was very easy to use and understand

[@10tenadventures]

Thanks mate, fair comment, I've seen a few people say the same thing since this video went live... for me the fact the GME is Australian made carries a lot of weight, and they do update the firmware regularly if you pair it with the phone app (still plan a review of that in the near future)... if there's any functionality you'd like me to look at and review, let me know and I'll add it in

[@richarddettmer6021]

@@10tenadventures pairing with my mobile sounds a bit too technical for me haha

[@10tenadventures]

Pretty easy, I'll put it in the next vid I do on it 😀

[@PaulVanDenBoom]

Thanks for the vid, I am finding more comprehensive info on using the XRS on channels like yours. I have been searching how to set up the username of the XRS unit as well if you know how to do that haha

[@10tenadventures]

Thanks Paul! I have set mine up through the app, I'll see if I can do a quick vid this weekend and upload it (main issue is getting good screen grabs from my phone while I record it)... watch this space!

[@PaulVanDenBoom]

@@10tenadventures awesome thanks mate

[@robs1800]

Very informative article

[@10tenadventures]

Cheers!!

[@rickcrane3943]

Nice video very clear and easy to follow 👍. Can you you do somthing on the app and the zones?

[@10tenadventures]

Thanks Rick! I've been planning a video on the App and how the zones work for a while, the contentious comments about emergency services contact is part of the zones and an important feature I want to cover... watch this space 😀

[@bjgtrev1970]

Tony Can you talk when it drops to the usable world channel or do you have to select the priority or XRS button to talk

[@hurdy247]

Ah the fun of ordering parts online. Thanks for the laugh. Good tips on using the dual channel monitoring feature of the XRS.

[@10tenadventures]

Thanks Nigel, was not happy with the surprise lol! Good news is the store have been very helpful and I should be getting the right one soon

[@davidgilligan9692]

The dxt4200 does have the ability to talk on both channels. You just need to press the swap button and you can swap between your main and secondary channels to communicate. You basically swap the channels around so you are still listening to both, you just communicate on the selected channel.

[@10tenadventures]

Thanks David, I'm not overly familiar with the Oricom unit, just what I found on google here and there. The main things for me with the GME 370c are the emergency channels (if you pair with the app), and the fact they are Australian made... Aussie made is worth the extra few $, just to keep manufacturing jobs here!

[@HelloImNotJohnnyCash]

when you first saw that antenna, you had the same face most women have after hearing a guy talk himself up before they reach that *Magic moment*

[@10tenadventures]

A mix of confusion, disgust, and overall disappointment

[@Apbt-rv7zw]

Haha good one, does the antenna match the size...

[@10tenadventures]

Never kiss and tell 😆

[@markedward5941]

It has another feature that no other cb has , it's Australian made .

[@10tenadventures]

100%!! that was the other decider for me. I've been running it for quite a few months now, and the quality is exceptional (both build and sound)

[@dannyoconner9680]

Best uhf hardware in australia . No other manufacture comes close

[@10tenadventures]

Totally agree, I've had oricom and uniden previously, this is next level 👌

[@grahamlwilson]

Channel 31 is the input for the ch 1 repeaters. Plus I really don’t think this radio will transmit on police fire ambulance radio services.

[@10tenadventures]

Hi Graham, you are correct in th at they won't transmit on P/F/A channels, but via app pairing, you can contact emergency services on dedicated public channels... I really need to do a follow up video to explain this

[@andreweather965]

@@10tenadventures I think your confused you can listen to some emergency services through the app in zones then select add listen only channels and the only public emergency channels on uhf are 5 and 35 but that doesn’t mean u will get police on them u might if your lucky

[@monarch1011]

Fantastic!

[@10tenadventures]

Thanks!

[@andreweather965]

Just thought I’d clear something up I know this is an old vid so u might have since realised but with the communications with emergency services well you can’t communicate with them you can listen in to there comms if there on the old analog system but you can’t talk back to them it will not let u as that’s illegal. And you can’t listen to the flying doctor as they use hf the only way I know of to directly talk to emergency services mainly the flying doctor is the hf mainly the old codan hf but there Under licence so not anyone can own one.

[@10tenadventures]

100% correct, what there are, are localised dedicated channels that the app will allow you to see. These are open public channels monitored by emergency services, allowing you to contact them. Not all regions have it set up, but the app on the phone will let you know (so long as bluetooth connected to radio, no mobile data required).

[@andreweather965]

@@10tenadventures where are these localised dedicated channels in the app as I would like to have a look I’ve never seen them and I’d say I’m pretty familiar with the app by now

[@10tenadventures]

@andreweather965 honestly, I've only seen then pop up periodically, and since the last app update, I can't find it at all...

[@andreweather965]

@@10tenadventures yeah because I know it’s got a repeater tower locator and a input and output Chanel list then the zoning list cb Chanel list the map a way point option then the username option. But a general rule that’s existed since the start of the uhf 477mhz is Channels 5 and 35 are emergency Channels and a lot of the times are connected to repeaters so it inputs a transmission on one channel and throws it out on the other channel when in duplex up to 200km away and these channels are monitored by police and other emergency services

[@philiplucky7170]

great radios

[@10tenadventures]

The more I use it, the more there is to like! And it's Aus made which is a huge bonus

[@koertslik3557]

too funny on the replacement aerial

[@10tenadventures]

Yeah, I felt like a right numpty.... my fault too... ordered the wrong (cheaper) part number 🤦‍♂️

[@gregnewell8141]

Like to see more info on the app please

[@10tenadventures]

Thanks Greg, I've been looking into it, should have something up soon, just testing screen recording from my phone so I can make it clean and clear 😀

[@robs1800]

It happens to us all

[@10tenadventures]

Overestimated the size of my pole....

[@itsPige0n]

Please obey all traffic regulations.

[@10tenadventures]

Ha!!

[@anthony6698]

U can't communicate with law enforcement they are rx only channels

[@markedward5941]

He mentions it has to be done via the app , which is possible through an app on my truck coms computer so it may fall under the same communication laws I guess. Apps like that are registered and nowadays radio's are not . If we went back to a small rego fee for CB we'd get two things , more communication oppotunities ( other apps ) and a way to rid the planet of those lunatics with base radio's who ruin ch40 etc in every city and half the towns in Australia . I'd happily go back to registered radio's

[@FTX03]

@@markedward5941 you can not at all communicate on emergency services frequencies. The app will not allow you do so. It is illegal to do it. The emergency channels on the 477mhz CB is channel 5 (duplex) and 35 (Simplex). Do not use either of them for general use either.

[@markedward5941]

@@FTX03 He mentions it can be done via the app , I did not . I said it can be done via the computer in my truck and that can be done legally , it's designed to do exactly that . I suggested it may fall under the same rules . Perhaps you only know 99.9% of Australian communication laws and communication systems .

[@FTX03]

@@markedward5941 what unit have you got in your truck? I could do it on my Tait radios using the computer programming software but it's definitely not legal. Would like to investigate nthis more if you could provide me a link or something to the information? That be cool mate.

[@krump743]

Uniden 8080s has dual watch channels. This is not new technology, ive had the 8080s since bout 2015 or so. Gme fan girls are brainwashed into thinking these are the bees knees, when in reality they are behind in technology.

[@hiptop04000]

speak up mate cant hear ya