What now?

[WSBQ468]

Im new to radio but i have hand helds and mobile units in my family vehicles for gmrs. I understand the basics and how to use repeaters. What is the next step in growing in my understanding and capabilities? 

[kidphc]

Use the equipment regularly.

That way you will understand what works and doesn't work.

Watch videos/research on questions that may arise as you use the gear. Rinse and repeat.

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[Socalgmrs]

Do you have base units?  A way to put up tall antennas?   A good antenna set up high up can get out a lot further?   

[BoxCar]

What do you mean when you ask for next steps? For a graduated understanding of radio basics, look to your local Community College. They may have electronics courses that will teach you about how the guts work inside the radio, but not much about antennas or signal transmission or reception. The course IS the basic building block needed. Ham radio courses can teach you about transmitters, receivers, and antennas, but not the electronics behind them.