revclstoner

Great setup you have there!

Well, I'll put my GMRS-V1 to the side and continue using my XTS3000 and TK-372G.

I second this comment!

That's what I had to do when I programmed mine last night.

I recently looked at the FCC part notes for the GMRS-V1. At the time of this post, I was unable to access the FCC OET Authorization Search page. But, I was able to access another page with information on this radio (https://fccid.io/2AGND-GMRS-V1). I see that this radio uses the 15K5F3E emission rather than the traditional 16K0F3E or legacy 20K0F3E on the 462 MHz frequencies. This radio also uses the same 15K5F3E emission on the 467 MHz frequencies rather than the 11K0F3E emission. And, take note of the power output on these frequencies.

The Motorola is my "go-to" radio. Due to its transmitting power (max. 4 w) and the tuned antenna, I use this radio the most. The GMRS-V1 comes next as it is repeater compatible and has extra features. The Kenwood TK372G comes last.

I've had the XTS3000 for a while. I purchased a tuned GMRS antenna for it a couple of weeks; I am very impressed with the combination of the antenna and the radio. I purchased the Kenwood TK372G from a GMRS group on Facebook (one of the users had a flash sale). It's smaller than the XTS3000; it is a solid radio. The GMRS-V1 is a feature-packed radio; it has a built-in conventional scanner (I monitor the local ham repeaters). It also has a built-in FM radio and flashlight. I think it transmits at .5w low power and 2 w high power; it has all 22 GMRS channels. I did a quick audio test; the XTS3000 has great audio, but so does the Kenwood TK372G and the GMRS-V1. I'll do another audio test and report my findings this evening.

These are the radios that I have in use for GMRS, from left to right: From left to right: BTECH GMRS-V1 (just got it today) Kenwood TK-372G (Bought this at a flash sale) Motorola XTS3000 (bought this a week before Christmas; has a tuned GMRS antenna which is shorter than the stock antenna; I do realize that this is a Part 90 radio)

Thank you all for clarifying this for me! I'll leave those frequencies out of my radio since the lowest it can transmit is 1 W. You all are appreciated!

Hello, everyone! Hope that all is well. I have a question in reference to GMRS channels 8-14. I do understand that, in terms of wattage, one can transmit at ½ watt; however, I’ve read (on two other sites) that one can transmit at much more power (at least 5 W), if you’re using a programmable part 95 (or part 90) radio. Is that so? I do own a part 95 radio that can transmit at 1 W low power and 4 W high power. Thanks for your time!