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BTech has an amp.

There was one guy that received a letter from the FCC that listed four violations. The last one was for using a non-type certified radio. That is not the reason he was investigated. They showed up because he was jamming a repeater. While they were there, they noticed he did it with a non-type certified radio and just threw that in for good measure. To my knowledge, that is the only time it has ever shown up on a letter and, like I said, that was not why they showed up at his house.

Yep, sometimes people just start pushing buttons to see what will happen.

The op seems like nothing more than a troll to me.

@WSFP451 welcome. In the case of shtf, repeaters likely won't be available. At least not for long. After hurricane Berl, my favorite ham repeater was down but fortunately my second favorite one was still up as well as my favorite GMRS repeater. Any way, in the case of shtf, try to keep your loved ones close enough for simplex if you can. The shorter distance will also help you get to them quickly if need be.

It's always a good idea to learn and practice things like this. I don't have the book but I have military experience.

Yes, that too.

I'm starting to think this one is the UV-5R of mobile radios. It's popularity is quite impressive.

Ok, I like that idea.

That sounds like a perfect use case for GMRS.

Just don't use your hair dryer in the bathtub.

A very wise man once said "Watch and see who the media attacks the most. That's the one who should actually be president." He said that because that is the one outside the "establishment."

@nokones Nice summary Kenny. Another little piece of history that I find fascinating is the use of reeds.

Horizontal is used a lot for HF where you get skip but I doubt it would be useful for UHF. Especially since you will loose some because of the change in polarization.

It seems to be a regional thing. Some people claim it's dead but around the greater Houston area, it's alive and well.

Join the crowd. The only thing that holds me back is lack of funds.

I can't say for sure myself obviously but I've heard that you also get unlimited reactions.

There may be some people still using nodes. If that is the case, they could be anywhere there is Internet.

Double check the pinouts. Just because it is the same plug, doesn't mean it's wired the same.

On our ham net last night it was announced that there is a new GMRS repeater in the area. That's another way to let people know in a "non-intrusive" way.

I have no firsthand experience with the KG-1000G but I have heard nothing but good about it.

I love the way you put that. Yep, he's bad about that.

Except in direct sunlight.

If I remember correctly, it's going to be a long drive for that beer.

@WSEM624 I would wish you luck but I know you don't need luck. You'll do just fine. BTW, it two-way-radios it's called "transmitting" not "broadcasting" </end sad-ham rant>