[Question re: grounding for lightning protection]

Very good explanations in this thread.

Ground because lightning.

Bond because potential.

[What's a radio good for anyway?]

7 hours ago, WRHS218 said:

I don't know why the quote box attributed that line to you. Probably my bad though.

Dogs like us struggle with keyboards. I'm trying to get into CW. Strait key obviously. Paddles are out of the question. 

[What's a radio good for anyway?]

7 minutes ago, amaff said:

To be clear, I didn't write the line you quoted 

Yeah, that's weird. First time I've seen that happen.

[Screw for mounting the belt clip]

@RogerSpendlove I found replacement clips for the GM-15 Pro but they didn't come with screws. Went back and forth with the seller about the screws. It sounded like they didn't understand me. Of course that could have been intentional.

[You just got your GMRS license, now you want your own repeater?]

16 minutes ago, marcspaz said:

I have literally had dozens of experiences where General class license holders who passed their Morse Code test and extra class license holders who have passed there Morse Code test found out that I was a no code General and stopped talking to me in the middle of a conversation because I wasn't worthy of their time.

That is just sad. I guess that is where Randy came up with the term "sad ham." I have been very fortunate that I have not had such experiences. All the hams I associate with are very good people. And many of them are dual licensed.

[GMRS setup info/advice]

That 778 is the one I have. Nice radio for the price. It can transmit on 2m, 70cm, and GMRS if you pick the right band range.

Yes, I know, I'm slapping my own hand for saying it.

[Another ad gone wrong]

[Baofeng MP31 GMRS]

Did I miss something? Where does FRS come into this? The MP31 is a GMRS radio.

[WRPB502 WX4DAB]

How close are they to each other. You might be experiencing desense. Make sure you separate the two radios by about 50 ft or so and try again.

[GMRS in a Box]

2 hours ago, WRYZ926 said:

The Apache 3800 is $40 and the Apache 4800 is $60. Plus they are on sale quite often for less.

Yep, there are other brands that are way more expensive.

[What would generate a Morse code ident on channel 6?]

CW is a mode. Morse Code is the most common code use with CW.

[BTECH GMRS-20V2 20W IP67 GMRS Mobile Radio-Can I listen to HAM traffic?]

Another vote for the 778UVII. Been enjoying my for a while now.

[Central Florida Nets]

After Beryl hit and cell service was down, there were 2 ham repeaters and 1 GMRS repeater still up and running I was able to use.

[Travel Tone??]

2 hours ago, Socalgmrs said:

OMG let’s not get into this AGAIN

Then don't.

[Daiwa CN901V SWR/PWR Meter for GMRS]

On 5/24/2025 at 12:13 PM, marcspaz said:

@Socalgmrs why are you still here?

That's a very good question and I doubt any human on earth can answer it.

[Wouxun KG-UV980P impressions]

14 hours ago, Socalgmrs said:

Wow. Thats a load of useless info.

Stop being such a looser. I doubt you even read it.

[KG-1000G plus VFO tuning]

I'm testing my will power. Timing how long I can go without laughing at @PRadio's Midland page .

Well crap, that didn't last long.

[Amature bands VS. GMRS Range]

1 hour ago, AdmiralCochrane said:

I believe the original question was in regards to HT operation.

True. And throughout amateur radio history there has been very few HF HTs ever made.

[Way to block TX on non-ham freqs 5RM/K5+]

@UncleYoda That is my understanding as well. A GMRS "type certified" radio is not supposed to be able to transmit outside of the GMRS frequencies in any form or fashion.

[Fixed Station vs Base Station?]

Speaking of which, why do we park on the driveway and drive on the parkway?

[Baofeng GM-15 PRO program ANI.ID numbers?]

In the software, click on "Phone System" on the left. In the "Phone System" screen that comes up, edit the "Radio ID Code" on the right.

[In praise of the Nagoya UT-72]

I need to sand and paint the base of my UT-72. But it's still working just fine.

[btech gmrs-50v2 when i key up im my truck i get feed back]

@DeuceoneRadio great job on the research. I guess I have a little different philosophy on continuous power to the radio.

I don't do it much, but sometimes I reach in the truck and turn on the radio briefly. I don't feel like pulling the keys out just for that. Maybe I'm just lazy.

[Family Member Registration]

7 hours ago, WRYZ926 said:

He’s full of it.

You left the "sh" off.

[btech gmrs-50v2 when i key up im my truck i get feed back]

43 minutes ago, DeuceoneRadio said:

Would this be the same for a 40 watt radio?

It is the recommended method for any mobile two-way radio.

44 minutes ago, DeuceoneRadio said:

Would that still have a slight trickle drain on the battery?

Not enough to matter.

45 minutes ago, DeuceoneRadio said:

Can I use an add-a-fuse tap to power it from the fuse panel? 

Why?