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Is the FCC's live internet broadcast of the part 95 rules reform archived so that it can be watched later? And if so what is the link? Thank you.

All the channels are very close together so it it highly unlikely that there will be much difference from channel to channel. Find a quiet channel and have at it. Just understand that your radios transmit at 0.5 watts for the FRS only frequencies and about 1.5 watts for the GMRS and GMRS/FRS frequencies. That means that you should be able to reach out further on any of the GMRS or GMRS/FRS channels. Just remember that terrain and buildings can be obstacles to radio signals. Elevation matters, too. Woodlands can impair them, but you'll have to experiment in your particular settings to be sure.

I do not know your particular radios. but you should consider CHIRP programing software. Is included in many if not most linux distros and is a free download for windows products. When you obtain your repeater info, you will understand the repeater listens on 467 and Transmits on 462 that is the common repeater off set. so your radio should be set to listen on 462 and transmit on 467. a PL or Dpl/DCS tone may be used to activate the repeater, you may also use this or another tone to limit noise of other users on different tone. Make sure you are within range of said repeater and use a mobile or roof top antenna for better results.