WRQV363JD Posted May 17, 2022 Report Share Posted May 17, 2022 Hello All! I was interested in GMRS as a hobby. I was curious how many people in my area (Pittsburgh, PA) were using and communicating. I have been listening and calling out on channels and listening. Nothing yet. I realize I'm located in an urban environment. i am also located on top of a hill. I have a Wouxun KG-935G, I am learning the radio and watching helpful videos on Youtube like NotaRubicon and a few others. I will keep listening and learning. JD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OffRoaderX Posted May 17, 2022 Report Share Posted May 17, 2022 Welcome to the exciting world of GMRS! But.. GMRS isn't really used by most people for just calling-out and talking to strangers. GMRS is intended more for specific communication needs ie; while driving with friends, off-roading, hiking, etc.. If you want to talk to strangers just for the sake of talking, ham might be a better choice. kirk5056, SteveShannon and WRQV363JD 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WRQV363JD Posted May 17, 2022 Author Report Share Posted May 17, 2022 So you're saying I need friends? I knew there'd be a catch. I guess I'll get my ham license also. Thanks! JD Over2U 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacJack Posted May 17, 2022 Report Share Posted May 17, 2022 JD, we started as GMRS for family, Jeeping plus installed a neighborhood repeater. With our Ham Ticket opens up the two radio even more. In fact, you can take your KG-935 (which I have one as well) and only monitor Ham repeaters in your area. You will not be able to put in the TX Freq but good listening and learning. O the reason grand daughter at 13 and I got our Ham Ticket as we did not have learn and use Mores Code. I think the Hams get together over a meal which my grand daughter likes to go to some of her favorite restaurants. Last suggestion find a local Ham club and go to a meeting with or without meal and make a connections. They may help you get you on the track to study and or give the test. If you want to know more how we studying let me know... we did a study buddy on iPads and it was fun and competed with each other on practice test scores. WRQV363JD 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bverner Posted May 18, 2022 Report Share Posted May 18, 2022 Pittsburgh area GMRS group on Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/groups/726756838509450/ WRQV363JD 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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