SteveShannon Posted April 17 Report Posted April 17 2 hours ago, WSCK857 said: Hello All. I am new to GRMS radios and will be using my radio mainly for off-roading communication. Looking forward to learning more about GRMS. WSCK857 Wentzville, MO Welcome! Channel 16 is your friend. GizzardGary 1 Quote
GizzardGary Posted May 2 Report Posted May 2 (edited) Hello! New user here, Gary from Burlington, KS. Just got my license yesterday, radio came this afternoon. Ready to jump in and learn more about GRMS GMRS. Edited May 3 by WSCS844 I kant spel Hoppyjr and Extreme 2 Quote
WRXB215 Posted May 2 Report Posted May 2 @WSCS844 welcome to GMRS. What radio did you get? WRUU653 1 Quote
SteveShannon Posted May 2 Report Posted May 2 36 minutes ago, WSCS844 said: Hello! New user here, Gary from Burlington, KS. Just got my license yesterday, radio came this afternoon. Ready to jump in and learn more about GRMS. Welcome! WRUU653 and GizzardGary 2 Quote
WRUU653 Posted May 3 Report Posted May 3 3 hours ago, WSCS844 said: Hello! New user here, Gary from Burlington, KS. Just got my license yesterday, radio came this afternoon. Ready to jump in and learn more about GRMS. I fear it may already be too late to save yourself, nothing to do but say welcome! One of us, one of us… WRXB215, GizzardGary and SteveShannon 1 2 Quote
GizzardGary Posted May 3 Report Posted May 3 5 hours ago, WRUU653 said: I fear it may already be too late to save yourself, nothing to do but say welcome! One of us, one of us… Boy, I sure started off on the right foot here. Lesson learned, don't type when in a hurry, and always check before hitting Enter. GMRS, dammit! WRUU653 1 Quote
GizzardGary Posted May 3 Report Posted May 3 8 hours ago, WRXB215 said: @WSCS844 welcome to GMRS. What radio did you get? Baofeng UV-5G Plus. Yeah, I know, I know, it's a learner for now. Quote
SteveShannon Posted May 3 Report Posted May 3 4 hours ago, GizzardGary said: Baofeng UV-5G Plus. Yeah, I know, I know, it's a learner for now. Many of us have Baofengs in our collection. They can be very useful. You may end up someday with something else, but it’s nothing to feel shy about. GizzardGary 1 Quote
WRXB215 Posted May 3 Report Posted May 3 6 hours ago, GizzardGary said: Baofeng UV-5G Plus. Yeah, I know, I know, it's a learner for now. It's better than the Baofengs I have. GizzardGary 1 Quote
Socalgmrs Posted May 3 Report Posted May 3 7 hours ago, GizzardGary said: Baofeng UV-5G Plus. Yeah, I know, I know, it's a learner for now. I love all my boofwangs, especially the uv5 radios. I have woxoun and Motorola and the boofwangs get more use because they are cheap and work. WRXB215 and GizzardGary 2 Quote
WRXB215 Posted May 3 Report Posted May 3 1 minute ago, WRXP381 said: especially the uv5 radios And they fit in your pocket. GizzardGary 1 Quote
Socalgmrs Posted May 3 Report Posted May 3 3 minutes ago, WRXB215 said: And they fit in your pocket. Well I run the extended battery’s and 771 antennas but yes still smaller and easier to stow. Mine get used every day on horse back or quads. They have just as many fars but if one gets damaged or lost it’s ok. And I’m ok loaning them out. GizzardGary and WRXB215 2 Quote
WRUU653 Posted May 3 Report Posted May 3 10 hours ago, GizzardGary said: Boy, I sure started off on the right foot here. Lesson learned, don't type when in a hurry, and always check before hitting Enter. GMRS, dammit! We’ve all had typos and that’s a common one so much so I didn’t even notice. As for starting with a Baofeng, I think it’s smart to start inexpensive and they work. Great way to get to know what you may or may not want if you decide to indulge in future purchases. Nothing wrong with that. Quote
GizzardGary Posted May 3 Report Posted May 3 3 hours ago, WRXB215 said: It's better than the Baofengs I have. Yeah, I started out with the UV-5R Plus (just listening, of course). I bought it back in 2020 to listen to local emergency comms back in the day. I knew I couldn't use it to transmit. When I decided to get my license, I wanted something that was legit to use on the GMRS. I'm sure it will lead to more expensive radios down the road... Quote
GizzardGary Posted May 3 Report Posted May 3 2 hours ago, WRXP381 said: I love all my boofwangs, especially the uv5 radios. I have woxoun and Motorola and the boofwangs get more use because they are cheap and work. Boofwangs...lol. I'm familiar with NotARubicon, he's probably the reason I have the UV-5G Plus I have now. He is a character, and we are the same age. I speak sarcasm. SteveShannon 1 Quote
WRQC527 Posted May 3 Report Posted May 3 6 minutes ago, GizzardGary said: I'm sure it will lead to more expensive radios down the road More expensive doesn't always mean better or more capable. I had a pair of Midland GTX1000VP4s that retail for about $80 a pair. I got them new in the box at Goodwill for much less, but my Baofeng UV5Rs are half the price and more capable. Much better battery life, repeater-capable, the list goes on. GizzardGary 1 Quote
GizzardGary Posted May 3 Report Posted May 3 4 minutes ago, WRQC527 said: More expensive doesn't always mean better or more capable. I had a pair of Midland GTX1000VP4s that retail for about $80 a pair. I got them new in the box at Goodwill for much less, but my Baofeng UV5Rs are half the price and more capable. Much better battery life, repeater-capable, the list goes on. I was thinking more along the lines of a mobile unit to mount in my vehicle, for the times I am on the road, and using a hand-held unit would be less than optimal. I would invest in a home unit, but seeing as the nearest repeater to me is over 30 miles away, and I live in a small apartment, that might not be feasible. WRQC527 1 Quote
WRQC527 Posted May 3 Report Posted May 3 14 minutes ago, GizzardGary said: I was thinking more along the lines of a mobile unit to mount in my vehicle, for the times I am on the road, and using a hand-held unit would be less than optimal. I would invest in a home unit, but seeing as the nearest repeater to me is over 30 miles away, and I live in a small apartment, that might not be feasible. The same thing applies with mobiles. Midland mobiles can be expensive, like $400 expensive, and they get mixed reviews here. In fact, some folks hate them, and they're not shy about letting us know. But there are cheaper mobile options, under $200, that people love. Quote
WSCS285 Posted May 3 Report Posted May 3 Hello to all! New Member just joined. Coming in from South Alabama. SteveShannon and WRUU653 2 Quote
GreggInFL Posted May 3 Report Posted May 3 1 hour ago, WSCS285 said: Hello to all! New Member just joined. Coming in from South Alabama. Welcome! SteveShannon and WRUU653 2 Quote
GizzardGary Posted May 3 Report Posted May 3 2 hours ago, WSCS285 said: Hello to all! New Member just joined. Coming in from South Alabama. Welcome! SteveShannon and WRUU653 2 Quote
Taz670 Posted May 5 Report Posted May 5 Hey everyone, I just got my GMRS license aprox 2 weeks ago, I'm new to GMRS radios and everything that includes. I am excited to be here as this is all new to me and just recently had a family member to order me two GMRS radios as a bday gift. I don't really know too much about GMRS radios so i hope they will be good enough to start out on. Everyone have a good day! Quote
SteveShannon Posted May 5 Report Posted May 5 1 hour ago, Bloodhound73 said: Hey everyone, I just got my GMRS license aprox 2 weeks ago, I'm new to GMRS radios and everything that includes. I am excited to be here as this is all new to me and just recently had a family member to order me two GMRS radios as a bday gift. I don't really know too much about GMRS radios so i hope they will be good enough to start out on. Everyone have a good day! Welcome! I hope you have fun! Taz670 1 Quote
GizzardGary Posted May 5 Report Posted May 5 2 hours ago, Bloodhound73 said: Hey everyone, I just got my GMRS license aprox 2 weeks ago, I'm new to GMRS radios and everything that includes. I am excited to be here as this is all new to me and just recently had a family member to order me two GMRS radios as a bday gift. I don't really know too much about GMRS radios so i hope they will be good enough to start out on. Everyone have a good day! Welcome! Taz670 1 Quote
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