I just started programing my GM-15 pro today with the local repeaters, the VHF of some of the local first responders, the ISS and the marine emergency channel. One thing that I noticed was that it's really hard to reliably use the keypad to enter channel numbers beginning with zero, sometimes it seems that the leading zero is required while other times just the two digits will suffice. I wanted to designate channel 15 as the channel my wife and I will use. But if I move off that channel to another channel it's a PITA to get back to 015 reliably using the keypad. If I'm trying to go the local VHF repeater (MR 55) to listen to what's going on, I all I need to do is quickly bang 55 and I'm on the repeater. If I'm trying to get back to the family channel, I have to fuss around the 15, 015, etc. sometimes it takes 5-6 tries. Anyone else experienced this? I'm taking my technician exam Tuesday, and my 2nd radio should be by the end of the week - I hope it's easier to change channels.
