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After spending $70 on it, I use it every chance I get. 

After spending $70 on it, I use it every chance I get. 

That's a pretty good summation.  FRS/GMRS might be all you need.  Some get a taste, and move on to Amateur radio.  I've been an Amateur since 1992, but I was/am excited to see the popularity of GMRS taking off.  Once you're used to VHF/UFH FM, it's hard to accept crappy AM (CB) radio communications.  Like I said, a wide spectrum of society likes "Jeeping" and off-roading.  Midland's marketing to that niche group will expand the use of the band as they discover uses for GMRS off the trail.  It's all good.
 
I have the abilty to transmit and receive across the VHF/UHF spectrum here at home.  I don't really mind hearing the kids playing around on there (except for that non-stop call "ring").  That's what the bubble packs are for.  It's a good way to spark an interest in electronics and communications.

Congratulations. We must have passed and been registered on the same day. Our call signs are very close (KO4OHY)

The 5x Is a Bust.  You cannot change from Narrowband to wide and Can't change DSC or CCTS codes.  Theres an update for it but good lck finding it and getting it updated.  I sent my 4 Back.  Useless.  

Got my Tech the 19th so I know how you feel. KO4OCP

Congratulations! This from an old ham who had to pass CW (morse code) at 20 words per minute (took 3 tries). I know some of us old time hams denigrate newer hams who did't have to pass tha code. But I don't think they have looked at the new question pools. To me, they seem much harder than the old exams I took including Advanced (very heavy on the math), Extra, GROL with radar endorsement and GMDSS?
 
So, once again congratulations. (and when a e you going for Extra?)
 
73,
Tim

93 Wrangler YJ 4.0
 
Cobra 75 inside the dash with a Firestick on a standard right tail light mount
 
Midland MXT115 where the ashtray used to be with a PCTEL Maxrad  NMO on a standard left tail light mount.
 
CB works fine,  But almost no activity in my area 
 
GMRS can easily talk simplex over 13 miles so far, even across town.

It would also be a moot point if an asteroid blew the planet to smithereens, however power goes out 99.999% of the time for reasons other than emp's and extinction level asteroids.

After spending $70 on it, I use it every chance I get. 

After spending $70 on it, I use it every chance I get.