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  1. back4more70
    Picket fencing is when signals are fluttering in and out.
  2. back4more70
    That radio is not settling, it is an awesome choice. I use it for GMRS, and I also have the excellent Wouxun KG-UV9D Mate for HAM stuff (which will transmit on GMRS if modified, but that is only for emergencies).
  3. back4more70
    I prefer CHIRP for the reason that I can program my Wouxuns and Baofengs so that they are similar, just by copy and paste.
  4. back4more70
    Maybe a silly idea, but if MURS was legally 10 watts instead of 2 watts, I would be happy to use it outdoors. But the 2 watts doesn't really do it for me, unless I am only a few houses away.
  5. back4more70
    Maybe consider a GT-3WP instead. Mine works like a charm.
  6. back4more70
    The standard UV-5R will also t/r 1.25 meters if you set it up right. Not sure about the GMRS version. (Of course, you would need the correct antenna...)
  7. back4more70
    I passed my Technician exam while visiting Wyoming, and the VEs were delightful. Then I passed my General exam in my town in California, and these dudes were severely uptight. Must be a reflection on the locale haha
  8. back4more70
    I heard if you put on a bikini and wash his Jeep, he is slightly nicer.
  9. back4more70
    You take the technician exam first. If you pass, they offer the general exam right then and there. If you pass that, they offer the amateur extra exam right then and there. In theory, you could pass the whole thing in one sitting.
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    I had six of those at one time, great radios
  11. back4more70
    Welcome. Simple, watch videos and read the radio manual.
  12. back4more70
    Where can I find these? They sound great for search and rescue use or event communications.
  13. back4more70
    Applies to MURS, FRS, GMRS, HF, UHF, VHF, ...
  14. back4more70
    Seriously? Seems a bit overpriced. https://www.thedrive.com/guides-and-gear/rocky-talkie-5-watt-radio
  15. back4more70
    Bummer you didn't just start with two Baofeng GT-3WP HT, opened up for GMRS
  16. back4more70
    A novel idea, but that would be the equivalent of having all GMRS repeaters use no tone, which would reduce the available repeater combinations to eight per locale. In crowded areas this would be impractical.
  17. back4more70
    more like rogue cranberry muffins, am I right?
  18. back4more70
    Whisky Rope Tape Gel 259 Sounds like a wild night with the Mrs.!
  19. back4more70
    She hasn't stopped!
  20. back4more70
    I chose my amateur call sign (W7SXY) so I could request that my wife refer to me as Whisky Seven Sexy
  21. back4more70
    (Myth) HAMs rag chewing about their medical conditions, daily prescriptions and doctor visits is quite valuable information and does wonders for advancing the hobby.
  22. back4more70
    She didn't get separated, the ghosts took her!
  23. back4more70
    Another option for home is to buy an awesome handheld and connect that to your home antenna. Not as much power as a base, but if the antenna is decent and has some height you might not notice the difference. And you can do the same setup in the car.
  24. back4more70
    You may also want to download the manual of a Wouxun or some other handheld, the procedures/steps in there may be somewhat similar.
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