General Discussion

2505 topics in this forum

1. Are there frequencies that I can use 50 watts on simplex, that are not on repeater output freq ? 1 2

   By WRMS528, July 2, 2021
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   • MichaelLAX
   • August 6, 2021

2. GMRS Repeater Programming

   By Phkalish, March 17, 2023
   • 19 replies
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   • WSFY998
   • December 21, 2024

3. GMRS transmission/receiving problem

   By nobeldane, March 6, 2020   

   • gmrs
   • trea tr-505
   • (and 1 more)

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     • gmrs
     • trea tr-505
     • midland base campxt511
   • 7 replies
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   • JJM
   • March 13, 2020

4. Why did you get into GMRS 1 2

   By GuySagi, July 10, 2020
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   • H8SPVMT
   • August 28, 2020

5. 230 mile contact 1 2

   By ytechie, August 10, 2021
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   • WRNA236
   • August 20, 2021

6. Antenna and mast height adjustments, Range Doubled.

   By Logan5, July 2, 2013
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   • Logan5
   • July 10, 2013

7. Not a total noob, but disappointed none the less UNIDEN 5095

   By TimTillman, September 27, 2017   

   • gmrs
   • bubble pack
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     • bubble pack
     • uniden
     • 5095
     • range
     • disappointed
   • 3 replies
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   • quarterwave
   • September 28, 2017

8. Recommendation on super low-profile NMO mount (no ground plane) antenna?

   By Sbsyncro, June 1, 2021
   • 17 replies
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   • gortex2
   • July 14, 2021

9. crossbanding

   By WQBU369, December 23, 2013
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   • JohnE
   • January 22, 2014

10. Most used Channel/Frequency in your area

    By WRVG593, January 5, 2023
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    • WRHS218
    • January 9, 2023

11. part 95 compliant

    By walkabout, October 28, 2013
    • 11 replies
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    • wayoverthere
    • October 6, 2022

12. Using Repeaters for GMRS Calls - Greenville, SC

    By WayneMiddleton, November 20, 2016   

    • GMRS
    • Repeaters
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      • GMRS
      • Repeaters
      • Frequency offset
      • Tone
    • 7 replies
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    • n4gix
    • November 29, 2016

13. Less than 5 WATT Tx to Repeater 20 miles away (GMRS, line of sight possible)

    By LucidObscurity, August 6, 2021
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    • MichaelLAX
    • August 12, 2021

14. GMRS and RADIO CLUBS

    By Doctnj, March 24, 2022
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    • 970
    • July 18, 2024

15. Ribbit/Rattlegram on GMRS 1 2

    By Blaise, September 21, 2023
    • 40 replies
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    • Blaise
    • March 20, 2024

16. Mobile GMRS Radios and use in vehicles

    By srbecker, April 27, 2021
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    • OldRadioGuy
    • April 29, 2021

17. KG-1000G Plus Coversation Starter - Chirp Profiles and Unlock on other Bands? 1 2

    By WRYR550, September 19, 2023
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    • marcspaz
    • April 12

18. Kids comm across the neighborhood? 1 2

    By WRFT720, May 1, 2020   

    • kids
    • neighborhood
    • (and 3 more)

      Tagged with:

      • kids
      • neighborhood
      • new to GMRS
      • etiquette
      • repeater use
    • 32 replies
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    • rdunajewski
    • May 10, 2020

19. Repeater covering Yosemite NP?

    By cwheeler, March 17, 2014
    • 6 replies
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    • SeanNYC
    • December 20, 2015

20. Got my XPR7550e programed finally

    By widnerkj, May 8, 2021
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    • Lscott
    • September 19, 2021

21. What is the longest range repeater in your area? 1 2

    By WashingtonMatt, April 15, 2023
    • 40 replies
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    • WRTC928
    • January 24

22. GMRS Repeater Question

    By sevansounds, May 27, 2016
    • 7 replies
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    • WQPE714
    • July 4, 2016

23. HAMS Talking GMRS 1 2

    By Duke505, April 27, 2021   

    • gmrs
    • HAMS
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      • HAMS
      • repeaters
    • 28 replies
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    • MacJack
    • May 11, 2021

24. GMRS Repeater tone question

    By toverbeck, June 1, 2016
    • 5 replies
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    • quarterwave
    • June 6, 2016

25. Is the btech gmrs v2 a decent upgrade? 1 2 3

    By WSAN206, February 15, 2024
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    • WRXB215
    • November 7, 2024