New to 5W Handheld

[Guest Nate]

Hello…

I'm new to 5W handheld radios. I did get the GMRS license and I have read to basic rules… are there any other things I should know before using it? 
 

thanks in advance,

Nate

[WRYS709]

Welcome! 

Feel free to register here now that you are licensed 

[GreggInFL]

1 hour ago, Guest Nate said:

Hello…

I'm new to 5W handheld radios. I did get the GMRS license and I have read to basic rules… are there any other things I should know before using it? 
 

thanks in advance,

Nate

Welcome. You are in the right place. There is a ton of information and very helpful people here, so I recommend you join and look around.

First thing? Turn it on and hit the scan button. You may hear someone. If you do, push the PTT button and say hi.

[SteveShannon]

2 hours ago, Guest Nate said:

Hello…

I'm new to 5W handheld radios. I did get the GMRS license and I have read to basic rules… are there any other things I should know before using it? 
 

thanks in advance,

Nate

Welcome, Nate!

If I were you I would find some Notarubicon videos that address your interests. He has them on many different topics that relate to GMRS.  

Of course the regulations specific to GMRS are here: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-47/chapter-I/subchapter-D/part-95/subpart-E

[RoadApple]

2 hours ago, Guest Nate said:

Hello…

I'm new to 5W handheld radios. I did get the GMRS license and I have read to basic rules… are there any other things I should know before using it? 
 

thanks in advance,

Nate

Welcome to the forum, Nate!  And welcome to GMRS radio. 

Are there other things you should know before using it?  Probably not.  Just have fun and be polite and everything will be fine.