Rex Posted December 13, 2023 Report Share Posted December 13, 2023 Hello all. I do quite a bit of camping, 4x4ing and just generally running around the forest. I have a great GMRS / 2m / 70cm rig in my truck. Not a HAM.. really never felt the need for it although I could easily pass the "test". I prefer using the GMRS because my family can use it as well like when wifey is at base camp and I am say... fishing the river. I'd like to know if there are any repeaters up there around or in the forest that can be used by folks like me or any freqs that can be used for emergency comms.. such as a breakdown or being stuck, that type of thing. Also is there a channel that is the one to keep tuned in and / or use while running the forest? I have tried to hit the Ocala repeater but it was not working or I was just too far out of range. Thanks in advance for any information and if you live around there by all means let me know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldjeep30 Posted December 14, 2023 Report Share Posted December 14, 2023 I live on the south end of the Ocala national forest. Try Orlando 462.700 Repeater or Gainesville 462.550 Repeater. they come in clear here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rex Posted December 15, 2023 Author Report Share Posted December 15, 2023 I am most often based around the Rodman trailhead area, I believe I had tried the Ocala repeater but could not get to it.. I doubt I will be able to hit Orlando from there through the trees. i'll try the Ocala again and try some different areas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rex Posted December 15, 2023 Author Report Share Posted December 15, 2023 Excuse me... Gainesville. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldjeep30 Posted December 20, 2023 Report Share Posted December 20, 2023 yes. i am a two hour drive from Gianesville and can talk on it every time i try. Rodman dam is an hour north of my location, so give a try. using a kg1000g+ and a midland MXTA26- 6db antenna Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldjeep30 Posted December 20, 2023 Report Share Posted December 20, 2023 about 66 miles of nothing but trees. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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