[New to GMRS - How to Get Access to Use a Repeater]

There is a time for talking and a time for listening. As my talking is worth .02 cents listening is worth .98 cents. I've been using a GTX1050 to listen for some time, it does have long range listening capabilities. So far it's all been usual chatter between old guys stuck at home solving the worlds problems lol, I'm getting to know them and that maybe of some use someday. No news is good news and there has been no news I've heard on gmrs channels to speak of yet. I'm not sorry I purchased the GTX1050, it has its applications and does have a decent short range ability to speak, if I need help I need it from someone close by, it does that. . The GTX1050 receives signals from a good distance and has a good battery life. 2 things I think are the most important in a hand held. 

 

Like most things there really isn't a one size fits all. I'm sure I will end up owning several hand helds before I find that one go to device. I do feel a sense of urgency, the learning curve on finding the right tool this time will have to be short. Why I just joined here. 

[Can GMRS Be Used in Disaster Response Service?]

Great stuff.  We are working on something similar for our community and this resource will be very helpful.  Thanks.

 

I posted this article before on this forum (apologies), but it does a nice job answering your question with a system up and running in California.

Disaster: Radio to the rescue (mtdemocrat.com)

Alternative communications is my reason using gmrs. Some of us are working to unite together to help each other in these troubled times. The link is very helpful, way ahead of us.

[New GMRS Application Fee Reduced to $35 (from $70)]

just paid 70, there was no mention of 35.

[GMRS scan]

 the  Midland MXT400 has a power off feature, in 30 minute intervals. Have mine set for 1 hour. My xm radio can kill my battery in less than 4 hours.