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rdunajewski
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Welcome to the new forums!   Unfortunately, over the last year or so we've had serious problems with our previous board software (phpBB and vBulletin), so I did some shopping around and decided that

SteveShannon
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No,  we don’t say you’re lying about that; we tell you you’re a jerk when you imply that anyone who  doesn’t get 200 miles is incompetent and when you scold new members about not reading the rules. As

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Howdy from Oklahoma City. I'm a retired truck driver who has used CB radio (legally, of course) for decades. My adult son and I were recently discussing alternate communications for the day when inter

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  On 5/3/2024 at 5:40 AM, GizzardGary said:

Baofeng UV-5G Plus.  Yeah, I know, I know, it's a learner for now. 

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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. 

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  On 5/3/2024 at 1:15 PM, WRXB215 said:

And they fit in your pocket.

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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. 

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  On 5/3/2024 at 5:38 AM, 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!

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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.

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  On 5/3/2024 at 12:15 PM, WRXB215 said:

It's better than the Baofengs I have. 👍

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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...

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  On 5/3/2024 at 1:13 PM, 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. 

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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.

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  On 5/3/2024 at 4:06 PM, GizzardGary said:

I'm sure it will lead to more expensive radios down the road

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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.

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  On 5/3/2024 at 4:20 PM, 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.

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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.

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  On 5/3/2024 at 4:28 PM, 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.

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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.

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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! 

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  On 5/5/2024 at 7:27 PM, 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! 

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Welcome!  I hope you have fun!

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  On 5/5/2024 at 7:27 PM, 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! 

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