JamesBrox Posted July 30, 2023 Report Share Posted July 30, 2023 Coming from the scanner world. I've quickly learned that the scan rate on a gmrs radio is very, very, very slow. Which is ok. I get it. My question to the group....How do y'all set up scanning on your gmrs radios or do you at all? At my location, it's quiet. So simplex is not scanned, right now. But RPT 15-22 does hear comms. on the base and mobile units. Am I going about this the right way to reach out? Thanks WRXU693 James Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OffRoaderX Posted July 30, 2023 Report Share Posted July 30, 2023 When I go off-roading I always have my mobile radio set to scan all channels. But GMRS isnt really intended to "reach out" - it is more of a person-to-person radio service and is not the best choice for finding strangers to chat with. For that, H.A.M. radio or the Grinder app are probably a better choice. kirk5056, gortex2 and JamesBrox 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sshannon Posted July 30, 2023 Report Share Posted July 30, 2023 I don't scan GMRS. I only use GMRS to talk to friends when we are engaged in some activity. We already have prearranged channels and tones. If I wanted to reach out I would use my ham radios and call "CQ". JamesBrox and gortex2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lscott Posted July 30, 2023 Report Share Posted July 30, 2023 1 hour ago, JamesBrox said: Coming from the scanner world. I've quickly learned that the scan rate on a gmrs radio is very, very, very slow. Which is ok. I get it. My question to the group....How do y'all set up scanning on your gmrs radios or do you at all? At my location, it's quiet. So simplex is not scanned, right now. But RPT 15-22 does hear comms. on the base and mobile units. Am I going about this the right way to reach out? Thanks WRXU693 James I have my various radios setup for scanning. The channels are programmed for FRS, narrow band. Most of the simplex traffic is done using cheap FRS radios used by local businesses, hotels etc., and kids. Businesses use them due to the low cost and no license requirements. The legitimate GMRS traffic is normally on the local repeaters. Additionally I have various business band specific frequencies programmed to monitor things like a couple of local malls security activities. At times that can get very interesting. JamesBrox 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
axorlov Posted July 31, 2023 Report Share Posted July 31, 2023 5 hours ago, JamesBrox said: I've quickly learned that the scan rate on a gmrs radio is very, very, very slow. Which is ok. I get it. My question to the group....How do y'all set up scanning on your gmrs radios or do you at all? Sure, proper scanner has a supersonic scan rate, comparing to a normal CCR, that is like a slug on a cold day. Different weight categories. However, my Kenwood TK-3170 scans fifteen 462MHz channels in about 2 seconds. Not as terrible as CCR, but not a proper scanner territory. My mobile TK-880 has a similar scan rate. With that said, I only scan when deep in the woods, since normally I'm not interested in talking to strangers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
back4more70 Posted July 31, 2023 Report Share Posted July 31, 2023 16 hours ago, OffRoaderX said: the Grinder app are probably a better choice. * affiliate link below * WRQC527 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WRQC527 Posted July 31, 2023 Report Share Posted July 31, 2023 16 hours ago, OffRoaderX said: H.A.M. radio or the Grinder app are probably a better choice. In your experience, which one have you had better results with? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lscott Posted July 31, 2023 Report Share Posted July 31, 2023 11 hours ago, axorlov said: However, my Kenwood TK-3170 scans fifteen 462MHz channels in about 2 seconds. That's reasonably quick. I have the same radio. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WRUU653 Posted July 31, 2023 Report Share Posted July 31, 2023 19 hours ago, OffRoaderX said: Grinder app? Is this a Bluetooth app for a coffee grinder? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WRHS218 Posted July 31, 2023 Report Share Posted July 31, 2023 5 hours ago, WRUU653 said: Is this a Bluetooth app for a coffee grinder? Yes. Yes it is. WRUU653 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lscott Posted July 31, 2023 Report Share Posted July 31, 2023 6 hours ago, WRUU653 said: Is this a Bluetooth app for a coffee grinder? There is another kind of grinder, but it has nothing in common with coffee. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsneezy Posted July 31, 2023 Report Share Posted July 31, 2023 10 minutes ago, Lscott said: There is another kind of grinder, but it has nothing in common with coffee. Someone's gotta make the coffee the morning after. Lscott and WRUU653 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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