New to GMRS

[GMA1970]

Hello, I am wondering if there are any GMRS users who like to make new contacts or just talk to someone on the road? I don't have any friends who are interested in radios. 

Thank you. 

WSDN953 

[WRXB215]

Yes, some of us do that but ham is better suited for that purpose.

[GMA1970]

Thanks friend! Yes, you are right. Being a HAM, I assume GMRS is an extension of ham radio. 

[WRXB215]

GMRS is not an extension of ham. It is a separate service for a very different purpose. GMRS is intended for families and other small groups. Ham is more of an experimental platform so to speak.

[OffRoaderX]

As mentioned, GMRS is not for finding anonymous men to chat with. You should try H.A.M. or the Grindr app for that.

[TrikeRadio]

23 minutes ago, OffRoaderX said:

As mentioned, GMRS is not for finding anonymous men to chat with. You should try H.A.M. or the Grindr app for that.

HAM does not seem like it is much for chatting either. It seems like it is mostly a game of collecting QSO contacts (just the facts) I’m not HAM but that’s what it seems like from the outside. 

[GMA1970]

Hey bro, I watch your videos all the time! I am 100% heterosexual. It's all about radios... I am a HAM, an EXTRA: KN6ZFM. 

 

[GMA1970]

To  OFFRoaderX, thank you for your reply. I agree with your statement, certainly as it is on WW 91. I keep hearing these HAMS make the same QSO: "It's 8 am here in Malta. I've had my first cup of coffee. Ok mate, good chatting.... 73.... Calling any contact, calling any contact." Or, "my dear friend, the temperature here in the shack is 70 degrees. I wish you and your family health and happiness. Samasti."

[WRQI663]

If you want to criticize amateur radio, maybe you should learn more about it before hand

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[nokones]

I believe most people that comment on HAM are fully aware of the subject hobby. The commenter's are not ignorant. "Some People" that are HAMs are the cause to why various comments are made about "some" HAM hobbyist but not all HAM hobbyists. 

Just the other day, I observed the rudeness and the responses of a few HAMs that responded to a question asked by a new person trying to learn radio and they were not willing to help this new person.  The new person was asking for help regarding the power connection and wirings of a vintage discontinued mobile radio.  They could have easily help but they choose to be rude and not willing to help. Maybe these HAMs were just being lazy, or want to be rude which may be their normal demeanor, or maybe they are ignorant on the subject. This is an example of what "Sad Hams" are.

Their comments/responses were not appropriate and I'm sure not appreciated by this new person. If they were ignorant then they should not have responded in the manor they did or not respond at all. No, they choose to take the "Sad HAM" approach. Again, not all HAM hobbyist have this poor attitude but if the shoes fit, wear them with your "Sad HAM" pride.

[SteveShannon]

31 minutes ago, nokones said:

I believe most people that comment on HAM are fully aware of the subject hobby. The commenter's are not ignorant. "Some People" that are HAMs are the cause to why various comments are made about "some" HAM hobbyist but not all HAM hobbyists. 

Just the other day, I observed the rudeness and the responses of a few HAMs that responded to a question asked by a new person trying to learn radio and they were not willing to help this new person.  The new person was asking for help regarding the power connection and wirings of a vintage discontinued mobile radio.  They could have easily help but they choose to be rude and not willing to help. Maybe these HAMs were just being lazy, or want to be rude which may be their normal demeanor, or maybe they are ignorant on the subject. This is an example of what "Sad Hams" are.

Their comments/responses were not appropriate and I'm sure not appreciated by this new person. If they were ignorant then they should not have responded in the manor they did or not respond at all. No, they choose to take the "Sad HAM" approach. Again, not all HAM hobbyist have this poor attitude but if the shoes fit, wear them with your "Sad HAM" pride.

Unfortunately that’s true. Every group inevitably gains embittered members. 
Fortunately for me the hams in my area are very helpful. 

[WRQC527]

Here we go again. A simple question about making contacts on GMRS turns into a spitting contest and degenerates into a ham-bashing extravaganza. There's idiots in both services, so best practice is to ignore them. 

[WRHS218]

1 hour ago, WRQC527 said:

There's idiots in both services, so best practice is to ignore them. 

That is a healthy approach to life in general. 

[OffRoaderX]

2 hours ago, WRQC527 said:

degenerates into a ham-bashing extravaganza.

Zero H.A.M.s have been bashed in this thread, only SAD-H.A.M.s.. If you can't tell the difference then you likely need to be bashed as well.

[nokones]

4 hours ago, WRQC527 said:

Here we go again. A simple question about making contacts on GMRS turns into a spitting contest and degenerates into a ham-bashing extravaganza. There's idiots in both services, so best practice is to ignore them. 

Hmm, did the "Sad HAM" shoes fit?

[WRQC527]

1 hour ago, nokones said:

Hmm, did the "Sad HAM" shoes fit?

I don't wear other people's shoes. You never know where they've been . Maybe the previous owner had athlete's foot. Or a toenail fungus.

[WRQI663]

And some people are just not happy until they are not happy