Hello - Introducing myself.

[WSHS561]

Hi -
A friends Dad had a Ham Radio I was given the chance to play around with when a kid. Looking to have a communication back up via radio - should someone, somewhere simply decide to turn of internet digital access here. [Saw a note from a guy about being prepared when there is a digital communications block - just when Chinese and Russian paratroopers are jumping into New York City - which is not something any of us want to see occur ].

That being said - Have my GRMS License [Call Sign: WSHS561] and am studying for my Radio Technician License. I have purchased a:

AnyTone AT-555n II, 10 Meter Radio Mobile Transceiver

[Which appears to be a 'CB' type radio for install in my truck - looking at how to do that. And how to seek others in the frequency ranges available. Although I have been able to connect with the NOAA transmitter channel in Chapel Hill, North Carolina].

and a

Baofeng AR-5RM Ham Radio, Multi Bands - Two Way Radio Handheld.
[Which I have also been able to connect with the NOAA transmitter in Chapel Hill].

I shared a picture of my radios in this post - I have a real stand on the way for the equipment next to my desk.

Looking for help connecting with another GRMS licensed reapetr to chat. And will be checking in as I progress with my Technicians License study for testing.

Thanks and Cheers!

Greg

Cary, North Carolina

[SteveShannon]

Welcome!  Good luck with the studying!

[WRXB215]

Welcome Greg!

[FishinGary]

Welcome and good luck! Technician is a cinch. You got this.

[Socalgmrs]

Welcome good set up so far.  What do you do for an activity while using gmrs?   Ham is great for chatting with others and you seam well on Your way to that.  But gmrs is for use by friends and family, people you already know, while doing something, hiking, biking, road tripping ……. The list goes on. 

[Jaay]

5 hours ago, Socalgmrs said:

Welcome good set up so far.  What do you do for an activity while using gmrs?   Ham is great for chatting with others and you seam well on Your way to that.  But gmrs is for use by friends and family, people you already know, while doing something, hiking, biking, road tripping ……. The list goes on. 

Good Job ...