WSBP447
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I'm a newb here in DelCo. I heard some traffic on 575 about an hour ago (couldn't get the callsigns) with someone asking for a radio check from "anyone on the LEARN system" from out near Birdsboro. The guy that responded told him he was right at the end of the repeater string and was cutting-in and out. If the repeater is on the tower at Roxborough, Birdsboro is about 40 miles away.
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92 miles! Very cool! Definitely hoping to try and use the FRS radios I have to help them get the basics down.
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Nice! Yes, I think a navigation exercise with the FRS radios might be a fun idea. I'll talk with the SPL.
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Agreed on FRS. I have a couple FRS radios that were given to my boys some years ago that I'd forgotten about completely, so the troop can make use of them. Thank you for those suggestions. I'm thinking they may make my time at Summer Camp a lot easier!
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I hadn't thought of either getting a business license or having a comms policy. This is very good food for thought. I don't know if we could get everyone to tech, that would have to be a decision for the individual scouts, but the path for me, at any rate, is to get to tech, and maybe become a MBC. Thanks!
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Any scouters here?
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I'd say that's the goal. I'm studying for Technician now, and eventually I might become a merit badge counselor. In the interim, as I'm getting familiar with things, GMRS gives me the opportunity to learn radio procedure, understand how repeaters work, etc. but, yes, I'd say that's the goal.
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This is a great idea. I do have a couple FRS radios I found (a gift for my sons pre-COVID that I completely forgot about) and I might suggest that idea to the SPL for some fun at camp this weekend. Thanks!
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GMRS newb and Assistant Scoutmaster here. I was wondering if there are any scouters here and if you have managed to incorporate GMRS/FRS into troop activities. Obviously, there is the radio merit badge, but was curious about how you use it during troop meetings, Summer Camp, hikes, etc. Lemme know! Just got my call sign recently, and I love that it has BP in the middle of it. Scott (WSBP447)
