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Hi Steve,
Thanks for answering the original question in such a concise way! I've been reading a lot online and have found pieces of this information here and there. It's really nice to see it summarized.
Now, I know why emergency radios have the bandwidth they have, and I also know what I need to do to listen to local emergency services. All of you here have helped a lot!
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It looks like the Wouxun KG-UV9D radio will pick up a lot of these. Here is the range. Do you think this will be good, or is there a scanner out there you recommend? I'm new to this and don't know much about scanners. Thanks!
Dual Band Transmission
- 144-148MHz VHF (FM TX)
- 420-450MHz UHF (FM TX)
7 Band Reception
- 76-108MHz (FM Radio)
- 108-136MHz (AM RX)
- 136-180MHz (FM RX)
- 230-250MHz (FM RX)
- 350-400MHz (FM RX)
- 400-512MHz (FM RX)
- 700-985MHz (FM RX)
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So, I have this Crane Skywave and this is the range listed. It doesn't look like I can pick up much of anything listed on radioreference.com (https://www.radioreference.com/db/aid/5698.
Why do a lot of these radios have this specific range? Are they mainly broadcast channels for emergency broadcasts, or something like that?
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Yep, thanks! I'll program in my local repeaters next.
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Hmmm, I can scan GMRS, has channels already added. I can scan all of FM, found my stations and added them. I haven't seen where HAM can be scanned. Not that I would want to scan it all, but I'd kinda like to know how to on this radio.
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Thanks for the info! I was under the impression I could switch to a HAM band and scan it. I may have been mistaken. But, hey, I'm a newb!
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I've only added the FM stations I like. I don't know how to scan the HAM bands.
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I just received my new base station. I've set it up with a DWC30WIN and a Nagoya NL-770G. I've managed to get my FM stations added through the menu. I've figured out scanning on GMRS and FM. The manual says it can receive ~136-174 (2m?) and ~400-479 (70cm?).
Question: Can this radio scan them now? I can't seem to find them. OR do I have to add specific channels to the radio in order to scan them? FYI, I know how to program since I have two 905G's where I've added some of the local repeaters.
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Yes, I went to the website.
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Thanks. I have LSD programmed in but haven't tried a repeater check yet. Are regular users allowed access to transmit on Ecom repeaters or is it only for first-responder-types? I'm new to this and don't know the protocol. Thanks!
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On myGMRS.com for the zip code 92071, it lists a few Ecom repeaters. I asked for access to these about a week ago. I haven't heard anything. I got to wondering. Are these only for emergency personnel? Perhaps, I should not have access?
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Excellent advice! Thanks!
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Hi,
New to GMRS. I have KG-905G's with all their accessories x2. The wife and I wanted a form of communication besides cell phones, just in case, you know, an earthquake, etc. happens. We're in East County San Diego. I asked for access to the ECOM repeaters in my area, just in case, you know, zombies, etc.
We did a quick test and we can get around 2.5 miles with the Nagoya antennas. I do not have a base station yet, but I was thinking of a Wouxan KG-XS20G Plus to start. Maybe a 1000G depending on finances.
Frank
Edit - Oh, I wanted to add - thanks to NotARubicon, your videos helped me with my purchases. Thanks, man!
Now, I know why emergency radios have the bandwidth they have, and I also know what I need to do to listen to local emergency services. All of you here have helped a lot! 
SW 2300-26100 kHz radios on emergency radios
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I just got on the wait list for the Wouxon KG-UV9GX. I figured I could use it as a scanner to see if I have any real interest in scanning and/or Ham before spending big bucks, and I can use it with my GMRS.