Introduction

[WestMichiganGMRS]

Hello everyone my name is Mark WRWN809 I thought i would start a introduction thread. I live in Kentwood and I am the owner of the Kentwood 462.675 repeater and founder of West Michigan GMRS. I am also Net control for the West Michigan GMRS Friday night net and Kent county Skywarn Liaison and Net control during severe weather on the WMTG Moline 462.600 repeater. Currently use a Wouxun KG1000G+ paired with a Comscope DB420.

[WSBN926]

"Hey everyone! My name is Theron, and I’m in Greenville, MI. I have interest in GMRS and amateur radio, and I’m eager to learn more about the radio hobby. I’m excited to connect with experienced operators and newcomers alike.  I'm towards the outer ranges of most of the repeaters ranges but the Wouxon KG1000G+ and (current temporary) short stub mobile magnetic mount is able to hit them most of the time.  However, reports are that my signal is on the weak side at full power into the Moline repeater and others.  I often simply listen to the Nets/Skywarn and general chatter in the evenings.  I'll be upgrading my antenna (J-pole or Yaggi) and height at the home base to provide a clearer signal into the repeaters which will improve participation in the Nets / Skywarn. In addition to radio, I enjoy exploring the great outdoors, welding, and carpentry.  I work in the large scale industrial bioprocessing industry as a research and development scientist and data analyst.