WRXX537
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I just donated, thank you for allowing me to use your repeater.
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Thanks everyone so my first answer being handheld transceiver is correct.
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I know that GMRS stands for General Mobile Radio Service and that FRS stands for Family Radio Service as outlined by the FCC but what does “HT” refer to. Am I correct to think it stands for Handheld Transceiver be it a Ham radio, Frs or GMRS? Trying to learn Thanks WRXX537
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How GMRS might better help travelers.
WRXX537 replied to JimInHelotes's topic in National and Regional GMRS Nets
Sorry for the stupid question but being a total Newb to all this, when you say “channel 19” are you referring to the (am I correct when I say simplex) channel 19 or channel 19 with the repeater programed? Again, sorry if this sounds like a stupid question to you. -
I myself have the MXT275 and do not like it because of the method to program frequencies in, (can’t have multiple tone codes per channel) and will be selling once I decide if I want to stick with GMRS or get a Ham for my Jeep. I feel the GMRS is limited as far as talking to others unless you are linked to a repeater. Im new to this myself but do have some experience with my radio to know I’m looking for more.
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For those of you with GMRS radios in your vehicle do you find that you have difficulties contacting repeaters from state to state? im confused on how this works, I know with a CB you just talked when ever truckers stoped to take a breath and someone would answer you. With a GMRS I can connect to a repeater and talk to someone that happens to be monitoring the channel at the time I transmitted but if I’m just scanning simplex channels I never get out or hear anyone. i have a trip planned for November to go to Texas from the Chicagoland area and don’t quite understand how this works. If someone understands what I described can you share your thoughts to this complete noob I currently have a Midland MXT275 that I do not like the way you have to program and will be looking at purchasing a Wouxun KG1000 G Plus in the near future. Please don't recommend Motorola or Kenwood radios as they are not for the consumer from what I read. Thanks WRXX537