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Specifically: § 95.2731 Permissible MURS uses. The operator of a MURS station may use it for the purposes listed in this section. (a) MURS stations may be used to transmit voice, data or image signals. (b) MURS stations may be used for telecommand and telemetry functions.

Fortunately we’re not all like that. When I took my tests the VEs were very welcoming.

I passed my Technician exam while visiting Wyoming, and the VEs were delightful. Then I passed my General exam in my town in California, and these dudes were severely uptight. Must be a reflection on the locale haha

That was well over 20 years ago. Later when the CW requirement was dropped I sat for the General and Extra exams at the same test session. I passed both on the first try. The wrinkled old VE examiner had a really sour look on his face when he told me the results as I was leaving. I guess he just didn't like people getting getting their Extra ticket without having to pass the hazing CW test anymore. Oh well, that was his problem.

I heard if you put on a bikini and wash his Jeep, he is slightly nicer.

Yes, preceeded by the Henry Radio Tempo 2 meter HT with thumb wheel frequency changing capability.

Hi Kent, I’m not near you, but lots of people here are willing to answer questions posted here. What are you trying to do? What kind of radio do you have?

@rdunajewski problem corrected. Thank you.

Ham offers more frequencies, more options to explore as a hobby, more repeater coverage, while GMRS offers ease of use with family and friends that have no interest in radios other than to communicate. One may help you get assistance where there is no cell coverage while the other may help you spot that tire placement off road or keep you in touch with your wife at camp while you paddle a kayak around the lake. Is one better? Sure the one you need to do the thing you want in the moment. I fully am in favor of both.

A fixed antenna (non-removable) does kill it for me, sadly.

In my humble opinion, it's not an issue of ham vs GMRS. Or what ham has over GMRS. There are advantages to both. GMRS doesn't require a test, just your $35 and a promise to obey the FCC rules. And the license covers family members, up to a point. But the frequencies are limited, and channelized. Ham radio requires a test, the same $35, and only covers one person. There are many more frequencies available with UHF ham radio. Both ham and GMRS can operate simplex or through repeaters. You'll probably find more repeaters on ham radio. I use both, since I have ham radio friends who communicate with me, and I use GMRS to communicate with my non-ham wife through a repeater if I'm out somewhere with no cell coverage. My suggestion is to use both and don't fall into the "one is better than the other" trap. Also, there are a few mobile ham transceivers out there that do HF, VHF and UHF. They're not cheap, and you may end up rolling the dice in the used market to find them. The Icom IC-706MkIIG, IC-7000 and IC-7100, the Yaesu FT-857, and others.

You know, for someone that proclaims that NO ONE cares what I say, you sure do seem to care a lot.

Now try actually reading what I wrote: The amateur hobby is killing off POTENTIAL NEW members - if you don't believe this to be true then either your head is buried in the sand or you are part of the problem. I dont give a sh!t one way or another, they already killed me off as a potential member long ago, i just think it's humorous when sad-hams try to pretend this is not an issue.

Two big ones Eliminate the elitist attitude too many of the old hams have regarding those with a Tech Class License. There are Hams out there that won't even respond to a call that is a Tech Class. WTF? Same goes for Morse Code. There are those out there that remark, often, you're not a "Real Ham" unless you can pound out CW at 50 WPM. Sad.

I'm a dick in person too, so its ok.