[Another new Baofeng]

It looks the same as every other UV-5G variant, I doubt you missed anything.  Baofengs are like cockroaches 

[Mag antenna won't stay on roof.]

If the mag mount is not strong enough to hold, I would reason that adding a layer of rubber underneath it would make the problem worse, since it reduces the already weak hold.  Is your roof made of aluminum?

[Linked repeaters (multiple states)]

If you hold your radio up to a telephone while transmitting, your friend on the other end of the line will hear it 

[why are there 2 channels shown on grms radios?]

1 hour ago, OffRoaderX said:

That guy is just a shill for the cheap-chinese-junk radio manufacturers!!!  he is a commie that will say or do anything that his chinese handlers tell him to do!!!!!!!  HE DOES NOT EVEN HAVE A HAM LINCESE SO HE SHOULD NOT EVEN BE ALLOWED TO TALK ABOUT RADIOS!!!!1 

I heard he is the only guy that Josh doesn't like 

[Looking for a new GMRS portable that is FCC approved and has good power/range]

20 minutes ago, WQNG647 said:

I have a few portable GMRS handhelds that need to be replaced and been reading about some that come from China. but I need to have one that is FCC-approved.

Some are FCC-approved, and the majority come from China so don't get too hung up on country of origin.  For GMRS, my preference is my Wouxun KG-935G Plus.  Others will surely chime in with other suggestions.

[Is he for real?]

2 hours ago, WSAE510 said:

he's facing back lashes for some of his postings

Such as?

[Roger beep settings]

I'm gonna find a way to make a radio that sends a fart sound instead of a roger beep.

As soon as I finish cyberattacking the ARRL, that is.

[delete me]

1 hour ago, OffRoaderX said:

This one time, at band camp,

This could be your best video yet

[delete me]

3 hours ago, jtjbt20x said:

wrong group

You presume that there is a right group

[Junk Mail a/w Address on Your License?]

I started getting junk mail from ARRL...

[Mr]

3 hours ago, WRXR255 said:

My Assault Radio - Beofeng AR-5RM

[Best gmrs handheld radio?]

55 minutes ago, WRQW589 said:

But according to the rules of the FCCs, you're not supposed to use an unlocked device for GMRS. This is clear in the FCC spec.

Me and my Yaesu FTM-6000 with the MARS mod

[SWR]

30 minutes ago, tcp2525 said:

just screw a dummy load on the mount and drool at those numbers

I did this, and every radio I have shows phenomenal SWR readings

[Tuning a pre-tuned antenna]

This sounds like a lot of work for a $35 antenna 

[FRS Mobile?]

3 minutes ago, OffRoaderX said:

I have a hammer and a butter-knife, I can take anything apart.

I built my AR-15 with a screwdriver, pliers, and a socket wrench (because I didn't have a hammer).

[GMRS 10-Codes]

I volunteer with the local Sheriff's office, and they prohibit 10-codes for radio use, just plain speech.  The county I used to live in (California) only used 10-codes, and I suspect it is because that county had over 10x the population and calls.  Hmm...

[Frequency Question]

9 hours ago, BoxCar said:

Wonder if it could be one of the Chinese test frequencies.

[Mobile GMRS Radio]

Also consider if you want just a mobile and an antenna, or those items plus a handheld.  That could impact the budget!

[FRS Mobile?]

10 hours ago, koni13 said:

Agree WRXP381, just overwhelmed with all the options out there? Also installing into a Jeep so limited space, although want to use as a dual unit with the capability of mobile and home base. 

Every mobile radio can be used as a mobile or base unit.  If used as a base, you just need a decent power supply.  For the mobile mount of the DB20G, you may want to spend a few $ on an external speaker, depending on mounting location and road noise.

[FRS Mobile?]

9 minutes ago, koni13 said:

If I may ask, do you use as a base station, mounted in a vehicle or dual capability? 

It used to be mounted in my car, with the roof as the ground plane for the antenna.  I replaced it with a Yaesu FTM-6000R and Tram 1181 antenna, so now it sits on my desk with a sheet of foil under the antenna for a weak ground plane.  (It would work better if I placed the antenna outside, but I rent an apartment and have nowhere to put the antenna.)

[FRS Mobile?]

40 minutes ago, koni13 said:

Is the Radioditty DB20-G a solid good radio for both vehicle and or home base? Also what antenna is recommended for usage on this unit? 

I have a Retevis RA25, which is the same radio.  I have it paired with a Nagoya UT-72G and it works great for GMRS.

[Family Communication on a repeater. How do I communicate regarding my call sign I share with my son ona repeater?]

12 hours ago, OffRoaderX said:

My boyfriend and I are Stink-finger and Dookie-Daddy.

You guys are famous on Grindr I hear.

[Family Communication on a repeater. How do I communicate regarding my call sign I share with my son ona repeater?]

8 hours ago, WRQC527 said:

My wife and I are the only ones who use my call sign. We refer to each other as Popeye and Olive Oyl. So far, the FCC has not said a word.

My wife and I are Stink Bug and Fortune Cookie.

I’m the stinky one.

[FCC Improves On-line Interference Reporting]

2 hours ago, WRQC527 said:

Some folks here are openly hostile toward ham radio operators.

My GMRS personality argues with my Amateur Radio personality constantly.  It's like the other voices can't get a word in.

[HELP! Newbie needing some assistance with using handhelds to access repeaters mainly for emergency use when in remote areas and traveling.]

It's not difficult, you just need to get the basics down.  You don't need a H.A.M. license unless you want to get one.  I can say that, because I have both lol