General Discussion

2604 topics in this forum

1. Reluctance to use CTCSS/DCS

   By kirk5056, February 20, 2021
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   • quarterwave
   • February 22, 2021

2. GMRS vs MURS for Hikes 1 2

   By WRVG593, January 16, 2023
   • 29 replies
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   • pcradio
   • January 20, 2023

3. Using a mobile radio as a base station 1 2

   By Savage, September 22, 2020   

   • mobile radio for base station
   • base station antenna
   • (and 2 more)

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     • mobile radio for base station
     • base station antenna
     • base station cable
     • base station power
   • 40 replies
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   • tweiss3
   • October 6, 2020

4. Mygmrs link Node

   By Tcarroll94, September 4, 2020   

   • Node
   • Mygmrs
   • 12 replies
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   • berkinet
   • September 4, 2020

5. 462.675 MHz NJ

   By cash082, June 21, 2013
   • 10 replies
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   • PastorGary
   • November 10, 2014

6. Battery Backup 1 2

   By Savage, October 16, 2020   

   • ups system
   • battery backup
   • 34 replies
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   • Sab02r
   • April 18

7. Help

   By edramos27, March 20, 2021   

   • Programming Btech GMRS HT
   • 1 reply
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   • Extreme
   • March 20, 2021

8. How to attract more young people into the Amateur Radio Hobby 1 2 3 4

   By WRUE951, October 9, 2023
   • 86 replies
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   • Lscott
   • January 1, 2024

9. Looking for a repeater near me 1 2

   By HowieDewing, June 14, 2019   

   • Radio check
   • Hard to find repeaters
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     • Radio check
     • Hard to find repeaters
     • Access a local repeater
   • 29 replies
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   • randyWQYP248
   • July 20, 2021

10. Use of Travel Tone

    By wqss651, September 24, 2020
    • 8 replies
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    • marcspaz
    • September 26, 2020

11. Help with UV5G Part 95E compliant radio 1 2

    By WRVG593, December 26, 2022
    • 43 replies
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    • WRQI663
    • April 19, 2024

12. What is the legality of this repeater..?

    By Durake, November 14, 2016
    • 14 replies
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    • Durake
    • December 12, 2016

13. New to GMRS

    By xplorer313, March 22, 2017
    • 20 replies
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    • WQYC236
    • March 31, 2017

14. Is 50 watts a waste? 1 2

    By SvenMarbles, March 8, 2024
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    • dosw
    • April 9, 2024

15. How do I find tower or high rise roof top space for my repeater ?

    By JCase, September 5, 2020   

    • Commercial tower contact info
    • 10 replies
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    • JCase
    • March 23, 2023

16. One handheld/mobile that can lawfully operate in GMRS and ham?

    By krvw, February 12, 2020
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    • Downs
    • February 16, 2020

17. My Range Experience, Looking for Input 1 2

    By mbrun, August 10, 2020
    • 45 replies
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    • mbrun
    • March 31, 2021

18. Base station antenna

    By antnee1069, December 17, 2015
    • 18 replies
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    • zap
    • February 1, 2016

19. Why are so many repeaters private?

    By TonyAldo, March 3, 2019
    • 19 replies
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    • marcspaz
    • July 9, 2019

20. Recommended GMRS radio for vehicle 1 2 3

    By koni13, November 2, 2024
    • 69 replies
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    • SparkPlug77
    • January 4

21. Roger Beep 1 2 3

    By Wrvq441, January 18, 2023
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    • DRKSKY
    • 11 hours ago

22. Anyone know any information about the "LA Echo 1 System" repeater on 725 in Los Angeles? 1 2

    By MichaelLAX, January 11, 2023
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    • Sbsyncro
    • March 8, 2024

23. I just ordered a Retevis RA87, anyone run one? 1 2 3

    By SvenMarbles, May 20, 2024
    • 62 replies
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    • dosw
    • May 8

24. New to the GMRS world. 1 2

    By couger100101, March 16, 2018   

    • Looking for maine operators
    • 30 replies
    • 8.9k views
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    • PastorGary
    • April 10, 2018

25. Newbie looking for HT to cover both GMRS and HAM frequencies...

    By WRZE000, October 27, 2023
    • 19 replies
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    • WRWE456
    • November 8, 2023