[High Watt mobile designed so the main unit can be hidden]

1 hour ago, jas said:

Thanks! Didn't know what that was so I looked it up. That doesn't sound right though.  The reason is that I was mobile and traversed around an 18-mile round trip, going closer and further away from the repeater. Both the RX and TX never wavered, which doesn't sound like picket fencing. If I understand the concept the signals would vary and they never did.

Picket fencing is when signals are fluttering in and out.

[Newbie looking for HT to cover both GMRS and HAM frequencies...]

13 hours ago, WRZE000 said:

For GMRS I settled on KG-935g+.

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).

[CHIRP Vs .......]

I prefer CHIRP for the reason that I can program my Wouxuns and Baofengs so that they are similar, just by copy and paste.

[Has anyone tried the KG 1000M yet?]

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.

[Baofeng UV-9G Issues]

11 hours ago, wirelesscat said:

I just received 3 UV-9Gs this evening, and spent some serious bench time with them.  All 3 have this "feature".

Maybe consider a GT-3WP instead.  Mine works like a charm.

[Has anyone bought the NEW Baofeng GRMS UV-5R?]

On 10/14/2023 at 12:00 PM, WRYZ926 said:

Well I found out that the UV-5R GMRS will indeed transmit on 2m VHF frequencies IF and only IF you save them to the radio and are in channel mode.

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...)

[What would have to happen for GMRS to include APRS?]

57 minutes ago, Sshannon said:

Fortunately we’re not all like that. When I took my tests the VEs were very welcoming. 

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

[Any Tips For Someone Thinking of Getting A H.A.M. License?]

On 10/7/2023 at 10:00 AM, OffRoaderX said:

I'm a dick in person too, so its ok.

I heard if you put on a bikini and wash his Jeep, he is slightly nicer.

[Any Tips For Someone Thinking of Getting A H.A.M. License?]

41 minutes ago, GreggInFL said:

Question (which may have been addressed in the previous pages, but I'm too lazy to check):  Must one take the tech exam first?  What if one wants to go straight to the general?  Is that a no-can-do, or a sure-why-not?

Okay, three questions total.

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.

[GMRS-9R cannot tx on gmrs15]

1 hour ago, WRYS709 said:

I purchased a pair of Pofung BF-T11 FRS radios

I had six of those at one time, great radios

[New User and New Radio]

Welcome.

Simple, watch videos and read the radio manual.

[Ham UHF vs GMRS]

On 10/27/2023 at 8:20 PM, marcspaz said:

50w portable/mobile repeaters for under $300.

Where can I find these?  They sound great for search and rescue use or event communications.

[Ham UHF vs GMRS]

1 hour ago, WRUU653 said:

Is one better? Sure the one you need to do the thing you want in the moment.

Applies to MURS, FRS, GMRS, HF, UHF, VHF, ... 

[New GMRS from Rocky Talkie]

Seriously?  Seems a bit overpriced.

https://www.thedrive.com/guides-and-gear/rocky-talkie-5-watt-radio

[Has anyone tried 30-50 watt amplifier?]

1 hour ago, Tiercel said:

At this point, I have two GMRS UV-9G HT that I am very happy with them in general, but for the price, they seem to be an exceptional value.  I also have two ham UV-5Rs HT's that I am sending back to put the money toward something I like better. 

Bummer you didn't just start with two Baofeng GT-3WP HT, opened up for GMRS 

[Repeater Database Download?]

33 minutes ago, WRQU476 said:

I wish the FCC required GMRS repeaters to all use a standard tone.

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.

[[Open Thread] What Radio "Facts", Myths, or Lies Would You Like To See Tested?]

15 hours ago, WRUU653 said:

 rogue CB ruffians

more like rogue cranberry muffins, am I right?

[Easy use phonetics any suggestion]

On 10/20/2023 at 7:19 PM, WRTG259 said:

Thanks for the suggestion I was thinking rooms to go 

Whisky Rope Tape Gel 259

Sounds like a wild night with the Mrs.!

[Easy use phonetics any suggestion]

37 minutes ago, WRXB215 said:

@back4more70 If I did that, my wife would roll her eyes like @OffRoaderX.

She hasn't stopped!

[Easy use phonetics any suggestion]

I chose my amateur call sign (W7SXY) so I could request that my wife refer to me as Whisky Seven Sexy 

[[Open Thread] What Radio "Facts", Myths, or Lies Would You Like To See Tested?]

22 hours ago, OffRoaderX said:

If you have ever been told lies or heard myths about radios that you would like to see tested, please post it in this thread.

(Myth) HAMs rag chewing about their medical conditions, daily prescriptions and doctor visits is quite valuable information and does wonders for advancing the hobby.

[Drop Tested Tough]

She didn't get separated, the ghosts took her!

[Best mobile unit under 225.00?]

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.

[Questions after I RTFM]

You may also want to download the manual of a Wouxun or some other handheld, the procedures/steps in there may be somewhat similar.

[Tidradio TD-H8]

37 minutes ago, Sshannon said:

I guess that anyone who buys one of these can't say they weren't warned.