Jump to content

An observation


Doctnj

Recommended Posts

On vacation in Florida.  Looking over list of repeaters in the state it's easy to see that it's a big deal down here.  Easily over a hundred in the state and that is just the ones on the list.  While at the beach in a tall condo tower I could hear lots of conversations.  Several were just on frs frq but many were on gmrs/repeater freq.  Absolutely no one used a call sign on the gmrs.  No one! If you go to repeater tab and look up Florida it's amazing how many repeaters there are. I'm sure many are used in business but don't they still have to use call sign every 15 min? 

Just an observation. 

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Operating practices vary from area to area

There are 6+ repeaters here in the Tampa Bay area (3 of which I can reach)

Everyone that I've copied or talked to has used their call sign, whether they're mobile, portable, unit 1 to unit 2, etc

During band openings I've chatted with users up towards the Panhandle & in Central Florida, & they use their call signs 

Evidently where you're staying, the users are unaware of the rules or just don't care

It's not like that everywhere

Link to comment
Share on other sites

On 7/15/2021 at 8:49 PM, WRCZ387 said:

Operating practices vary from area to area

There are 6+ repeaters here in the Tampa Bay area (3 of which I can reach)

Everyone that I've copied or talked to has used their call sign, whether they're mobile, portable, unit 1 to unit 2, etc

During band openings I've chatted with users up towards the Panhandle & in Central Florida, & they use their call signs 

Evidently where you're staying, the users are unaware of the rules or just don't care

It's not like that everywhere

I will say that its very understandable why they use radios.  Cell signal on the beach is terrible so they are using what works.  I am really impressed with the number of gmrs repeaters in the state!!  That is pretty cool for sure.  

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Join the conversation

You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.

Guest
Reply to this topic...

×   Pasted as rich text.   Paste as plain text instead

  Only 75 emoji are allowed.

×   Your link has been automatically embedded.   Display as a link instead

×   Your previous content has been restored.   Clear editor

×   You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL.

×
×
  • Create New...

Important Information

By using this site, you agree to our Terms of Use and Guidelines.