confused....

[Guest JJB]

 

i have a kenwood tm-321a and i am told it can be used on gmrs band..  can anyone tell me is this true......... thank you

[WRHS218]

From what I can tell from the manual the TM-321A transmits and receives only on the 220 MHz range (Amateur 1.25m frequencies). If that is accurate it will not receive or transmit on the GMRS frequencies (462-467 MHz). 

Sean

[MichaelLAX]

So far the only radio I have come across that will work Ham 2 meters, 70 cm and GMRS is the Anytone AT-779UV a/k/a Radioddity DB-20G.

Amazon has the Anytone for $99 and the Radioddity for $129.

I have the Anytone in my car as my first ever mobile radio and I am really enjoying being able to scan all my favorite repeaters on all 3 bands at once and jump into a conversation, as desired.

It operates so efficiently in the shack connected to my rooftop Comet tri-band vertical that I am thinking about buying another one for the shack.  It is hitting repeaters on 2 meters and 70 cm that I am unable to hit with my Yaesu FT-857d, when connected to the same Comet!