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  1. WRXB215
    Same here.
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    @WRUE951 sorry to hear it is so bad in some areas. So far my experience has been very positive on both GMRS and ham. I wish everyone could have as good an experience and just have good clean effective communications.
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    @WRUE951 that must be regional. I operate in the Houston area and the only unlicensed chatter I've heard is on simplex with a very weak signal which tells me they are on FRS radios.
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    That's sad. I'd rather support the citizens. I assume the government entities can take care of themselves. I'd rather not serve the government anyway, they are supposed to serve us.
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    That is what I did but sadly I still don't have an HF rig to really make use of the additional privileges.
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    It took several hours on a bright sunny day but this panel charged a completely dead battery for a Baofeng GM15 Pro.
  7. WRXB215
    Was that one of their GMRS antenna or just a UHF antenna?
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    I know it can sometimes be rough hear and there but I don't think GMRS will ever be like CB. I think the fact that you have to get a license and your info is public keeps the biggest jerks away. It's easier to be a jerk anonymously on CB which makes people bolder on that service.
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    @WRVM506 that is very interesting. Maybe you should leave the big antenna as is for looks and add a small, inconspicuous GMRS antenna that actually connects to the radio. A "ghost" antenna might fit the bill.
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    That ^^^^ If they aren't encrypted, they will be useless. I doubt there is a rule against listening to an open radio signal. "Joe! He said he's running xyz..."
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    Yep, just when I was starting to regain a little hope in humanity, @OffRoaderX comes along and CRUSHES IT!!!
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    This is a good idea. But just a note for those that might not know, if you don't hear anything, it doesn't necessarily mean there is something wrong with your equipment. The bands "open" and "close" even now as we enter the solar max. Sometimes you just have to be patient till they open again.
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    This is true but it has never been a problem for me.
  14. WRXB215
    @WSEI278 welcome. There are lots of repeaters around San Antonio. @WSEI509 welcome. That's a great story. Sounds like my wife.
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    @WSDD439 Don't get me wrong, I'm not arguing with you, I'm just explaining the issue that some people have with linked repeaters. Personally, I don't care whether they are linked or not. They are useful linked, they are useful unlinked, and simplex is also good.
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    I'm talking about someone who is out of simplex range but within repeater (or especially linked repeater) range.
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    You wouldn't hear someone using simplex near a repeater linked to the one you are on.
  18. WRXB215
    My UT-72 came with one but I didn't use it because I have a mobile. The adapter is a thin cable. Not long enough to worry about loss but being flexible eases some of the strain on the SMA of the radio.
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    Everyone has an SHTF and they all stink. Seriously though, for a few days after Beryl, neither land line nor cell phones worked for my family. I was still able to communicate via GMRS and ham. I've been thinking along the lines of emergency comms for about a year now and I think it's a good idea to have at least some kind of plan.
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    @marcspaz You guys are nuts! I might hike through there but I would never try to drive through there.
  21. WRXB215
    @WRUU653 Stop using the "L" word.
  22. WRXB215
    There aren't enough linked repeaters to handle the load.
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    Is this true? I know there is always a turd here and there but it makes no sense for a ham to attack GMRS. Seriously there is no logic to it at all.
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    @WSEF841 Welcome.
  25. WRXB215
    @WSEG304 Welcome to GMRS.
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