[Boafeng GMRS-V1]

I got one (BTECH GMRS-V1) about a month ago, so far, so good. I will definitely buy a few more.  I am enjoying all the extra channels I could scan. 

The only con I found using this radio so far is not being able to transmit on channels 23 to 127.    

To get around this, I have been programming repeater names, freq and pl codes in the none transmit channels. 

While scanning I could see the name of the repeater that's active, then put the pl code into the REPEATER  pair down on  15 - 22.

 

Thanks for all the info.

 

I also have a few Tera TR-505's, which are good radios, just not programmable unless connected to the computer. 

Now there are being locked to one channel and given to the wife and kids.

 

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[Radio advice needed]

Sounds like you are looking for the Motorola MS350R.

 

[HOME BUILD YAGI FOR GMRS]

Here is one I found, I have not made this one.

 

http://nt1k.com/blog/2011/homebrew-gmrs-3-element-yagi/

[TERA MURS/GMRS HT]

I just got a few of the Tera's (TR-505) from the Ham Outlet store near me.

So far they a working good, the battery life has been great.

I do wish they had a screen, but these are to be used with the family and kids so may be that's a good thing.

I did notice the TR-590 has a screen and 200 channels, may have look it to it.