[Do I really want to get into radios at all?]

I only chat with my wife on GMRS, otherwise it is pretty dead in my neighborhood.  But I can pick up fire and police frequencies, which is interesting on occasion (especially when there was a murder 500 feet across the street from me, I got more detail than the press just by listening to the police radios).  It's up to you how much you want to get into it or not, but if you do get into it, you will get INTO it lol

[GMRS 9R, factory reset?]

Are you 100% that it is the correct programming cable?

[Is the Baofeng GMRS-9R the fully fixed version of the Baofeng UV-9G?]

Just a thought, but if you want another GMRS radio, maybe skip the UV-9R.  Isn't that a HAM radio?  Sure, it would work on GMRS, but you would likely need a GMRS antenna to use it efficiently.  Sorry, I can't speak for the Wouxun or the GMRS-9R, as I only own the UV-9G.

[GMRS HT Round Up]

18 hours ago, NC654 said:

Where did you find the software? I got a pair of these a while back but gave up looking for the software and now they just sit collecting dust.

You can try http://www.pofung.cn/UploadFiles/20211020203444963.zip but I am not positive that is the correct one.  You can also privately send me your email and I can connect you to my Google Drive folder if you like.  The rar file I originally downloaded was named "Pofung T11 programming tool and guid" but of course I cannot find the web site now.

Note: I used my UV-5R programming cable with this software and it worked correctly.

[Quick ? from a newbie]

1 hour ago, Guest Saynt said:

Is the BAOFENG UV-9G a good GMRS radio for beginners?

Absolutely.  I bought two of those as our (me and my wife) first GMRS radios and we love them.  So I vote yes.  Mine both came with programming cables, and CHIRP is a free download, which really expands the radio.  The Baofeng software is not terrible either (but not as good as CHIRP).

 

I also purchased the Abbree shoulder mic, and when clipped to my fishing vest, this rig really helps us triangulate the biters!  haha

[Licensee communication]

I'm waiting for a group of overly serious GMRS team members to show up at my door to tell me I didn't properly use my radio for a few minutes four months ago.  I can't wait to answer my door wearing nothing but underwear and an AR-15 hahahaha

[Thinking of having a traveling repeater]

17 minutes ago, WRFH675 said:

I'm thinking of placing the antenna in my attic.

I'm no engineer, but I would think that outside is better, because one less obstacle (transmitting through the roof), the better.

[What channels, if any, can I communicate on without using my call sign? KG-935G]

4 hours ago, WRFH675 said:

At times I use the radios to communicate around the house.

Good, I thought I was the only one.  I'll tell my wife I'm not as big a radio dork as she thought

[How can you tell. Simplex or repeater?]

Transmit on the repeater input frequency and call them idiots. If they clap back, they are on the repeater 

[Is There A Road Channel For GMRS?]

I vote FRS channel 8.  If I'm within the sound of your voice, you have earned my assistance hahaha

[Dedicated Scanner for the Vehicle?]

I have local police and fire programmed into my cheapo Retevis RA25.  Is it great?  No.  Is it entertaining and informative?  It is.

[How to get started in GMRS?]

15 hours ago, Sshannon said:

One thing to keep in mind is that no matter what radio you get now you’ll get another.

Agreed! RA25, UV-5R, UV-9G x2, BF-T11 x6, LXT600PA x 2, and waiting to see what other deals I find hahaha

[Radioddity software problem]

19 hours ago, OffRoaderX said:

Yes, on both my older Intel iMac and my new M1 Silicone iMac. For an M1 you have to do a little tinkering, but it works.

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[How close can i put my gmrs antenna to my XM radio antenna.]

My mag mount Nagoya is about ten inches in front of my roof antenna, there doesn't seem to be any issue.  But I second the suggestion to go with a mag mount first.

[FRS Mobile?]

On 3/28/2022 at 1:38 PM, PartsMan said:

OH. I am not going to "do that". I just think if some radio company did people would buy them. The bubble pack mobile.

They could be included in a new off road vehicle or even rental jeeps/atvs. It wouldn't matter who ran it.

I think this is an interesting idea, an option for a two-way in a new offroad vehicle may be attractive. However, why not install MURS mobiles instead? Granted, these can only talk to other MURS units, but the antenna and power limitations (as well as license by rule) are already built in.

[BTech GMRS-V2 squelch setup in CHIRP?]

On 6/30/2022 at 2:51 PM, kerstuff said:

Which Baofeng? Also you must put your radio in Frequency Mode. Turn the volume (after cable is connected) too full and back off a little. Then upload your file to the radio.

Interesting, I have never had to do this.  I just turn on the radio and the upload the CHIRP file to the radio.  Seems to work for my UV-5R and UV-9G.

[Complete My Profile]

22 hours ago, wayoverthere said:

I just have mine as "ask"

I just changed mine to "nope" 

[Complete My Profile]

I just plugged in a fake ham license and it now says 100%

[GMRS Radios Made In The USA!]

The ad before the video was longer than the video! 

[SHOP FAIL!!]

This is unfortunate, I ordered a radio and a cable in two separate transactions, and they both arrived relatively quickly.  Is this site showing the item as sold out now?

[Wattage limit via cigarette lighter plug?]

I'm running a Retevis RA25 "20 watt" (not quite) at full power through a DC inverter at home, rated at 12V/10A.  The radio is showing 12.5V. I imagine you would be okay running your radio to the cigarette lighter, but like it was said, watch the amp draw?

[Michigan GMRS]

13 hours ago, Guest Hobbyaddict1 said:

I will keep my expectations low, learn a bit and give it some time before coming to a conclusion.

I took a few GMRS and FRS radios with me on a fishing trip, and they were awesome for keeping in contact when we each wander around lakes and streams, letting each other know about fishing luck and current locations. I've also taken them hiking, and my brother takes them hunting.  Even using them between my house and the community pool ("bring me another beer") has been worth the price

[Don't be an idiot]

12 hours ago, WRQC290 said:

No, no, no. You just have to flash your hambadge then they'll know you outrank them and must stand down.

It reminds me of the morons who buy the concealed carry weapons badges. Too funny.

[Newbie dumb repeater question]

1 hour ago, Sshannon said:

There are lots of different communications bands within the 100 and 200 MHz ranges. Broadcast FM, air traffic, business radios, MURS, public safety(police, fire, ambulance), television, animal trackers, and amateur radios.

I spend much more time listening to the 1**MHz band than I do talking on the GMRS band lol

[Don't be an idiot]

15 minutes ago, WRQC290 said:

It's not a rule, or guideline. It's a law - 

Referring to CA penal code 148 (a) (2) I believe?