[mobile gmrs (vfo)]

Do you notice engine hum with the M1225? I have 3 of them that do that. I am starting to phase them out with the CDM series

 

I run a pretty tight electrical ship, try grounding right to the negative on your battery,  Here is a slightly advanced work up and explanation http://www.hamradioschool.com/going-mobile-part-2-solving-rfi-problems/

[mobile gmrs (vfo)]

VFO is illegal for GMRS. No radio that has VFO capability is type accepted for GRMS. Too much potential for off frequency interference. Modern synthesized radios that are programmed via computer are far less susceptible to wandering off frequency especially with someone manually tuning in the field.

 

The amateur bands are specifically allowed VFO.

Thanks for the info, actually good to know so many fcc  laws, I am scheduled to take my test for technician next week, so that'll open up alot of options... 

[mobile gmrs (vfo)]

I'm fairly new, I'm looking for a nice mobile rig that does vfo, not a big fan of this computer programmed radio, I do operate a baofeng bf-f8, a Motorola m1225 .. Any help would be great

 

Thanks Aleck, WQXQ966