Very helpful just got my wouxun KG-935g and my gmrs license. I have no clue what I’m doing but it’s a start

I'm about a year late watching your video. I was until very recently working on my HAM Technician license but I found the requirements too technical for my stage of life (75). Frequencies, bandwidth, Ohms Law, electronic parts and circuits, and more. So, I took the much easier path and obtained the GMRS license. I'm trying to get a functional understanding of the GMRS system, but I note while trying to keep it as basic as possible, you are still talking about some technical stuff. Lots to learn. Thanks for this. Whiskey Romeo Yankee Foxtrot 288. Out.

I got a couple of 5w rocky talkies recently. It was the best decision ever. As you say for close communication, GMRS is perfect. My wife and I love the outdoors and we got tired of big box walkies. We go hiking in the mountains, mtb, paddle boarding, etc, so far they have been great. I already paid the tax to the FCC, now waiting for the license! Thanks for the advice!!

Dude! Seriously some of the best videos on this stuff that I’ve seen! I’ve only watched two so far but so well delivered and addresses the stuff we actually need. Thank you so much for doing this in the way you do it 👍

With all going on, I moved rural a couple years ago. Am just getting around to the the communications here recently, lot to do on 20 acres. Normally this would have been my dad’s gig, he was a ham my entire life (pushin 60 now)… but lost him a little over a year ago now. Am struggling a bit with the tech, wish I’d paid more attention over the years…. I’ll get it. Would be helpful, like you said, to find a club. Will have to do some looking, again, fairly rural. Thanks for the videos!

Great video , miss the range days together.

Good video Brother, Thanks for keeping it simple and not throwing out a bunch of technical Bravo Sierra !

I got a radioddity DB25-G mobile that I use as a base station, got a 20 inch gmrs mobile antenna mounted on the side of my house. Works just fine!

We just added GMRS to the farm. I installed a 40Watt base here in the house, a 40 Watt in the RTV both with gain antennas and have several hand helds for sight work and on the open tractors and dozer. The license application was a circle of confusion with the FRN application and then applying for the call sign and switching systems to provide the license fee. All is mandated on-line now and then you wait about 48 hours I was told to get the license via email. Being an old CB nut I had the power supply for the house and put the RTV radio on its own circuit. We picked a channel to use above 14 as the lower 1 to 14 are restricted lower power. It works great.

I love to study and test just to do it. But kelly you just described a few things that I now understand better.😊 thx-Just getting into it. Tried it years ago when I had my own house and put a large antenna 20 ft. Sold the house but want to actually buy a house again and put up a cool antenna, have a cool ham room, setup a bunch of equipment. only have uv-5r/callsign/tidh8/ 771. Im a tech nerd where I can study for hrs.Thx for the helpful info and thx to your viewers input as well.

Not bad well put together in a logical order. It took me about six month to learn the material to earn my technician and then general licenses. It is a process to get through learning and fcc testing. All that said if you are concerned about communication beyond your local area a general ham license is your best bet. I also have a GMRS license it works great line of sight. GMRS hand helds are good 2 / 4 miles on flat ground. When I bought my gmrs radios I got in the car out in the country and drove specific distances making calls along the way. Long and the short evaluate your needs in miles and terrain let that be your guide for communication beyond cell phones. By the way mobile hf ham radios work great long distance.

Great advice Kelly. Very good presentation.

All good advice. I’ve been a ham for over 30 years and just got a GMRS radio. Here there are a few GMRS repeaters linked to repeaters in other states. Kind of adds some fun to it. .

Great video I am subscribing. I got my license last month and have had a baofeng for about a year and wanted to get license so I finally did. I have a base station coming to go in my truck. I can’t wait for it to arrive. Should be here by the weekend! Now I have to watch the rest of your videos. You’re a goldmine of knowledge given in a friendly manner and very easy to understand. Thanks again for sharing. And I want to get my ham license. First thing tomorrow I will find the local ham club and join. I have loved electronics my whole life and this is right up my alley.

I got a few baofengs out of pure curiosity. It all started when I bought a multiband 6 gshock that listens to the atomic clock here in Fort Collins haha now I’m spending all my time learning about radio! Showed my dad my ham, and he immediately lit up with an excitement I haven’t seen in a long time. He used to regularly use CB and ham when he was younger, so it’s triggered so many stimulating conversations! BUT, I applied for my GMRS license over the weekend so I’m still waiting for my callsign 😂 it’s really exciting listening to everyone around me talk to each other. I can’t wait to join them! Thank you for the information!!

There are a few nice GMRS handheld radios available now. Baofeng makes the UV-9G, Radioddity has the GM-30, which allows you to enter several repeater channels in addition to the standard 8 in your geographical area. Both handhelds sell for $40-$50. Both of these GMRS radios have removable antennas and put out about 4 watts. Radioddity has a 20 watt base/mobile unit, the DB-20G, which sells for $119.00.

I run alot of 11m stuff. I don't really wanna get my ham license. So this is a great start for me. Thanks!

Great video sir kelley I LOVE your blog video im a i have my GMRS license and WE been using a GMRS communications here in california my location and every body is using a gmrs and we have a repeater also and i love GMRS

Love this GMRS series! Easy to understand and you keep it interesting. Well done, just sub'd.

I don’t have my Ham license, but I don’t need it, the government doesn’t own the air waves.

Thanks for the info. I have been into CB for years, just got my GMRS license and radio’s. I have also purchased some HAM radios and manuals. Hope to get licensed in that before too long.

Thanks for sharing what you know about GMRS. I have a few BTECHs and am happy with what they can do so fr. Originally I was considering HAM, but went for my GMRS license. Perhaps in time I'll go for my HAM as well.

Excellent! Well done.

I have a 50 watt mobile gmrs radio I use as a base station. I live on a bit of a hill (in iowa) and I can generally can speak 35 to 60 ish miles in most directions as long as there aren't big hills in my way in a particular direction. I can connect with a couple different repeaters which vastly increases the range that I can communicate.

Great video I'm studying for my Technician license.

Thanks. I just learned about GMRS today.

Hello KA0KAO, Seth here from South Eastern Kentucky -- I was wondering if you would do a video on Shortwave listening, what you like to listen to, and what gear you recommend. CB'er, Studying for my Ham tech license, going to buy my GMRS license today (thanks to you and notarubicon's vids!)

On my midland handheld radios i removed the short antenna. Installed a connector so that longer anntennas can be attached. The range more than doubled. Get the techicians license. You have to work at what you want.😊

was starting to get frustrated with the uv5r. Been a ham for 27 years and got away from it for 10 years. Got the uv5r but its limitation get clear after a while. Upgraded to the TIdradio h8 Its a much better radio and you can alter memory channels on the radio without having to create a new channel. Now i wonder what i will grow into next.

Good information. Thanks

We need to stress etiquette and procedure. In a SHTF situation when trying to communicate you will find it will be very hard to effectively communicate if you do not learn some basic proper radio etiquette. If you've ever been a net control operator you know this can be chaotic even for the most experienced operators.

Thank you

Thank you.

Thanks for the info!

Got my GMRS license March 16th. WRWQ208. Although I have a UV5R and a F8HP, I went to Radioddity and got a GM-30. Very affordable radio and nice addition to my HT collection. Larry KE5OA/WRWQ208

Stock antenna on UV-5R might not be best for people out in the distance from cities with big radio clubs and inside a home. And I found it a bit touchy and almost buggy with the scanning squelch. The cheap Radioddity GMRS radio I got at the same time was consistently better at picking up distance "HAM range" EMS dispatch repeaters that cover my neighboring county. Quite the opposite of what I expected from the radio built for that range. The UV-5R got a lot of silly love from another KZfaqr and I'm wondering if it was a bit of a waste of money for all its hype. So now it's back to shopping for better antennas for what I think it should do.

Got my ham license back in the 90's, I let it expire and now that I'm older wish I didnt because I assume I would have to re learn everything. Perhaps GMRS would be best.

It IS my best option...

Easy sub - I'm new to GMRS , gleaning info from YT - you was very helpful - thank you - I recently received the KG UV9G pro ... Ordered my wife the KG 916 ..... Any thoughts ?? The reviews on those were good ( that I saw) - thanks again 😁

Hola, soy de Puerto Rico hay alguna manera de obtener sus videos subtítulos en español? Puerto Rico es un país muy propenso a Huracanes, terremotos y ahora se añaden tornados. Somos un grupo de personas interesados en sus enseñanzas y obtener la licencia, si nos podría ayudar. Gracias y Bendiciones

I just received my 2. Gmrs G11s. Baofeng. Just reading try to use it Then. get a license. Will get a more powerful. Next. So any information on how to use it correctly. Love to get a hand held ham. Also and a license for that. It all takes time. Renton Washington. Area.

1:09 "Tough luck on you" That's a good attitude. I'm guessing you are using a phone to record. Just change the setting for the front facing camera, all fixed.

I live next to high voltage power lines. Will that affect radio reception and transition.

Could any antenna with two wire work? I have a home made TV antenna on roof. Can I tap that style?

GRMS is for friends and family, no Sad Hams allowed.

What is cobblecraft?

can i listen to others on larger distance radio with the gmrs 5 watt?

"sorry flat earthers"

Just got into gmrs. Tk8180 radio and a midland 32” antenna for the truck!! Installing this weekend

I bought a BF GM 15pro Could please show how to use it? I’m a beginner I will look for a radio club in my area. Thank you.

Great info. When I talk on my gmrs, sometimes I hear myself back. Can you help. Thanks

Looking for the Old Breaker 19 mobile experience.. but without the Static.. Seems not much activity on GMRS, although I just received the BTech 50 yesterday. I am a Ham (KI4Z) so the license isn't a problem. Thoughts on open road GMRS activity across the highways?

Great content! Had a question? If I’m on my gmrs radio, and someone’s on a non gmrs two way radio what channels can I use on my gmrs radio to communicate with them? Thank you!

Just get 2 corn cans and 100 ft of string you talk long way. 😂😂😂

wrqy733- Does anyone know where I can get some schooling concerning my gmrs ht in the Boston Massachusetts area!!!? Thanks- Mr Desperate!!!

There is no curvature dude. Great video though.

Nice hat.

Suscrito

Interesting video. Now do fire fighters and police need these licenses because they use radios all day?

No GMRS repeaters here such a shame as many areas not have them also.

did you k1ll John Wayne?

LMAO!! Dude! Everything is backwards.

It's getting more and more like CB radio every day, sad. 😔

Why encourage people to buy radios that are illegal to use on GMRS frequencies? If caught using them by the FCC will cause them to lose their license(s) and possibly have to pay a fine. A legal GMRS radio is very affordable and better quality than the UVxx radios.