Simplex repeaters

HAM radio guy here for 15 years. You GMRS guys keep doing what you're doing. The more folks we have on the radio the better. I often find myself in the GMRS bands talking with great people who don't have a FCC callsign. The more the merrier!

Old ham be like "get off my lawn!" GMRS be like "let's go 4 wheelin'"

I'm a ham, and I appreciate your comedic and refreshingly honest videos - keep up the great work!

I am really liking this channel. Brand new interest in radios, 2 days in. A coworker brought GMRS to my attention and I jumped into studying. My coworker is a HAM operator in addition to GMRS and he directed me to your channel. Thank you for the info and putting in the time to makes these videos. Application in for license , just waiting for it to clear.

I’m a ham. It’s real bad that the community has such jerks in it. They are much more prevalent since I started 40 years ago. Please, accept our apologies for those morons who make the hobby look bad. Thanks for the video. Very helpful.

Great video, I’m a licensed Ham and GMRS and agree with your Ham Police assessment, it discourages people from getting involved. I am an off-road enthusiast and encourage our group to get licensed and have a basic understanding of both types of radios if they want to use them. However, the Ham community has a seething disdain for off-roaders and discourage the use instead of trying educate, assist, and inform. The Ham hobby will continue to lose participation without expanding and involving more diverse users. BTW love the Baofeng videos...they aren’t so hard to manually program that 15 minutes on KZfaq can’t solve.

Gen X Ham/GMRS licensed operator here...love your videos, i dont know everything, here to learn, best channel for radio operators. Appreciate when you point out the Karens & Kevins of the Ham radio world...i cant believe they still comment on your page knowing what's in store for them. 😂😂 Not a sad ham...

A perfect example of why Ham Radio is starting to fade a little & GMRS is taking off like a wildfire ! Thanks , I am a ham operator & a GMRS Licensed operator and now there is a GMRS repeater in our area ! Nice ! Really enjoy your show ..........keep it up !

I'm a friendly ham with a GMRS license, also. Where I used to live there was a very active GMRS repeater. I miss that community. Those guys are great. There isn't a GMRS repeater where I live now, but there are some good amateur radio repeaters and there's a good ham club here, but GMRS is great and I recommend it highly.

I am a ham and gmrs user, I absolutely love your videos! your no bullshit info is a much needed addition to the hobby.

Thank you! I finally figured out how to get my license thanks to your links. Also I’ve been watching your videos to help me buy my first radio. Thanks for all you do to help out the rest of us. Keep up the good work

I've watched a multitude of your videos and I hope to not waste your time. ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... Time such a valuable thing... ... ... ... ... ... I'd never dream of wasting a second of it... .. .. .. ... I digress. You are fantastic and informative. Thank you!

30 seconds in, you’ve described me perfectly. Love your content, thanks for helping all of us newbies!

Thank you very much! You have quicky become one of my favorite new channels. Please keep up the great work.

Watching some of your older videos. Just as enjoyable as the new ones. Thanks Randy

You are talking directly to me. Awsome. Thanks

Thank you for all of your great ham and gmrs radio videos. Not only informative but highly entertaining!!

Love love love your assessment of some ham radio people I’ve run into. Thanks for being the common man and making this needed video. Hope to see you on the trails

Hey Randy! Love you channel and the info and the unique way you bring knowledge to the masses in need of direction to enjoy radio communications. Much love from Texas! 👋🏿🤠

Thank you for this wonderful series of GMRS radio vids. I am, yes I'll admit it, a ham radio operator. And now I'm a GMRS radio operator as well. Two separate services. Two totally different rules. I enjoy both. Thanks again Randy!

Thank you for this video man, I am an extreme noob to gmrs radio and just got my license (any radio for that matter), and honestly nervous about asking how to use my radio properly being new. So I was very happy and relieved to see this video thx so much. Got yourself a new subscriber...

Thanks for explaining the repeater thing so even us ‘dummies’ can understand it. I’ve found your radio videos helpful, especially for programming that ‘ bo-fangled’ thing I got, the instructions just gave me a headache. Really enjoy your 4X vids too, even the ones you talk half way through . 👍 P.S. I like what you have done with your basement, the palm tree is a nice touch.

Thanks for this info! Another ham that loves GMRS. Right tool for the right purpose! All the people I trail with are on GMRS and not ham frequencies. So useful. Keep on spreading the word!

Long time ham radio operator located up the hill in the High Desert. Had my GMRS license for 10+ years. I enjoy off roading and your videos!

I’m an extra class ham and just got my gmrs ticket ! Always ready to learn. I’m not sad either, as I was able to buy a new radio ! Great vids ! Keep ‘em coming.

Thank you for these “basic” GMRS videos, they are helpful. Especially pointing out that the repeater is permission needed, and that only one convo at a time is good to know.

Thanks Randy!! I'm just starting my journey. You've already helped me. I used your website and I got my FRN number last night and waiting for my license to show up! I appreciate your humor and your videos greatly!!!!

I appreciate your videos. I started out watching your videos to get a little more famailar with my UV-5R, and as time went on, you helped me find an interest in GMRS. Thank you for your videos! And thank you for your article on your website on how to navigate the confusing mess that is the FCC GMRS license process.

You are a motivator. Thank you. Specially, because you set aside the sad hams that don’t let you even talk or much less debate. You are 100. Thank You... thanks to you already applied for my GMRS license.

Thanks for your work man, not only do you crack me up...I look forward to your videos. Your explanations are simple and to the point. Cheers!

Thank you for clear and concise content for us new to gmrs radio.

Just got my GMRS radio KG-935G and my GMRS license today. You’ve been a lot of help and thanks. 79 years old in Arizona.

I have really warmed up to your style and totally dig it! Thanks for doing this one and all the others. Keep up the good work!

Those open to instruction appreciate your efforts.

You are always helpful for us newbies.

I'm setting up my truck as you speak. This is very helpful. Thank you.

just learned a lot from you on this stuff and I appreciate it. I have been studying for my Ham radio license and didn't realize the abilities of GMRS. I decided to get my GMRS license now and will also still be taking my Ham Radio test because I have studied a lot for it and scheduled to take. But now I think I will just get my GMRS radio instead and maybe get a ham radio down the road. I like the simplicity of the GMRS.

I'm a ham radio op we6jbo and I agree with you that gmrs+frs is a great option. In fact, being able to use diverse radio options is great because you'll always have the freedom to try a different radios.

Thanks for the video. Very helpful. I'm a HAM radio operator and am just getting into GMRS. I love the simplicity. Thanks again.

Thank you FAMILY! helping keep our communication alive. You’ve taught me a lot!

Your vids are super informative and I love your approach! Let the haters hate, they just need something to have "control" over..... Same as a small child or inferior adult! If you cannot understand what I am saying or are unwilling to reflect on yourself, GOOD FOR YOU!!!

Thanks again for your down to earth explanation

Just getting started with GMRS, thanks for the info! very helpful !

Randy: Thanks. I just purchased a Midland ER310 NOAA Radio. It had a FEMA Recommended Emergency Checklist in it that recommended having a GMRS radio. I went to Google and KZfaq to find out what GMRS meant and I found you. Now I've given you Thumbs Up and Subscribed as you take me through this stage of my prepping. Very enjoyable. Thanks again.

I built a repeater out of 2 baofengs between my house and the river. It worked great. The river was in a valley and my house was on a hill too far away, I setup one up in a tree at the top of the river valley. Worked great because we were going back and forth. Used it for about a month. I used external antennas so I could keep the radios out of the weather.

I'm a ham and have a GMRS ticket. My wife and I are full time RVrs. GMRS is quite honestly a must have for RVrs. There are so many uses for gmrs radios as apposed to just a plain walk-talkies. By the way your channel has great content love the humor.

Been watching for videos. Just got my GMRS license. Been using radios off roading for years now, went legit. Thanks for all that you do!

Thank you- Great sense of humor. I'm a noob and you're really easy to listen to-no lectures...Thanks

As the owner of TWO GMRS high profile repeaters AND a amateur radio operator and amateur radio repeater owner, I enjoy your videos. Keep up the good work!

Hey Randy, another noob here. I'm a just-retired guy preparing to spend some time traveling the US. I found your channel and have learned a few things about GMRS. In prep for my travels, I'm watching your vids to get up to speed on my communications/safety link for my journey. I want to thank you for sharing your knowledge, and I love your sense of humor. Keep it up!! Rich

Hello! I've been a ham radio operator for about 10 years now. Just applied for my GMRS license. Good addition to my radio comms! Great vids, keep up the good work!

Sir, I enjoy your channel and have learned so much from you. I always chuckle. Everyone who I have turned onto your channel has thanked me!

Thank you. I feel so much better now that I did the right thing.

Longtime ham op (K5PO) and also just recently picked up a GMRS license to have more effective family comms. It’s great to have options!

Many thanks for “keeping it simple” from a newbie!

Thank you, Randy! I've learned a lot from you. Really appreciate your videos!

I'm one of the "nice" guys -- with a General License AND a GMRS License! And I've enjoyed each of your presentations as well as having actually learned some of the things that I need to know! Thanks!

Well said Randy thank you. Information that is needed. Crechuncking is keying and not identifying. Said by a Amature Radio Operator and a GMRS license holder .

Thank you very much for the explanation of repeaters. Going to install a MXT275 in my truck. After watching your videos the MXT275 seemed like a good first radio.

Watched your videos for the last few days. Since then i got a baofeng uv9g and my GMRS license. Definitely hooked.

I just found this channel/page and am finding the info most useful. As I am a prepper & a member of a mag [mutual assistance group NOT a militia, but a group of like-minded preppers] and we are always looking for an inexpensive way for back up comms for just in case the cell/phone systems go down for what ever reson/s. [ie power failure, bad storms, earthquake (we are in mid Mo. & have a fault zone running through our county)

Friendly ham here and licensed GMRS as well. I enjoy your videos.

Thanks for helping ive learned a lot from your videos, i did acquire a gmrs license just yesterday and need to learn a bit more and i love your attitude. Thanks for doing you!

Thank you for taking the time to share this info!

Newbie here I just applied for my GMRS license today. Cost is 35.00. I’m working my way to a ham tech license not for a new hobby but for prep needs. I’m a humble guy when it comes to this field. My hobby is woodworking.

OK so this is my new fav channel for radio.... Thanks for the vid, man!

I've had a ham license for 12 years but haven't done much with it. I just bought a BF-8HP and enjoying it. You have taught me much and I enjoy your humor. Thanks!

Thanks for your great videos, appreciate your effort to clarify and make things simple. Cheers

Good info as always and great sense of humor.........I think.

Nice explanation for someone new to the radio world. I was on the fence between CB, Ham or GMRS in my vehicle for every day and on camping trips. Now I’m really leaning GMRS.

My history with radios. First I got into listening to AM/FM/Shortwave Radios, then into CB Radios, then into Scanners, then GMRS (w/license) and lastly I got my Ham General license. I for one appreciate your videos and your humor.

Thank you so much !!! Truck driver here coming from CB learning 🙌🏻 GMRS.

Thank you Randy. To everyone else: Can't stress enough how much you need to download his excellent instructions for navigating the quagmire that is the FCC website to register and request a GMRS license. As of 5/14/21, the fee is still $70. I made it to the screen that said that and quit. [insert coffee slurp sound here] I will try again later to see when it drops to $35. Edit: Because patience is my middle name, I waited a whole day and bit the bullet on 5/15/21 and paid the $70.

I like your style man.

Always enjoy learning on your channel, as everyone clearly loves you I wont lavish over this, I'll just say thanks for the info, just getting into this so I appreciate your help and your videos are very easy to understand.

A little over a week in, and learning a lot from you Randy. I appreciate you, and the channel brother!

I am an amateur radio operator. I appreciate your videos. I see GMRS as another radio tool in the communications hobby. Radios are cool, no matter what bands they operate on. WA2JOE

Great video. Actually, this is just one of MANY great videos. So, first of all, I'm a ham radio operator (relatively newly licensed, 2019). Per your invitation, I wanted to say "hello!" 🙂 I've been binge watching your vids because I'm interested in RADIO, and GMRS sounds like a fascinating service. On the ham side, I'm happy to say that there are lots of 'evangelists' who encourage hams to be involved with/competent on multiple radio services. I haven't yet purchased my first GMRS radio/pair of radios, but the short list is getting shorter. In the meantime, *love *love *love your vids, Randy. Thanks for what you do! And, LMAO about "don't try to get us to join your cult." 🙂 Tim Manwell, KD9LAI.

I am new to the hobby. Thank you for explaining this in common terms.

I just found your channel today. I laughed out loud. Thank you for presenting the info in a down to earth manner. AND, I just got my GMRS license last week. It's still $70.

I really like your style and the content is what brings me to watch your videos. Keep up the excellent work. Btw, I am a 1% hammer and GMRS licensed operator who loves wheeling and everything that goes along with it - including communication on whatever you have to do it with.

Old HAM Radio guy here. I love your informative videos and the subtle comedy interjected thereon. Recently received my GMRS license and added a radio to my shack. More fun on FM! FM...No static at all!

Had my ham license for 32 years now but have not used much. To be honest, I had more fun on CB channels. Just discovered your channel, subscribed, and applied for my GMRS license today for $35. Now looking for a new radio to purchase. The way I look at it, the more channels/frequencies I can access, the more fun I will have. Also, my wife will be able to use GMRS as well.

WRJM553 / KN6EIY checking in. Love your videos. Not a ham snob. I always learn something from you. I'd like to send out an apology on behalf of ham operators who aren't exactly being an ambassador of that particular art and science.

Thank you sir!!! 😁

First, your deadpan sense of humor is amazing. Secondly, I'm a happy, friendly, second generation ham...just grabbed my GMRS license after having the FRS/GMRS simplex and repeater freq's in the codeplugs of my Motorola XPR4550 and 7550's for forever. Third, truly appreciate the video. Thanks.

Just got my license and you've been a big ol bucket of info, thank you so much, thumbs up

Randy, you are an absolute breath of fresh air! I happen to be a ham operator, however I have to agree with you. There are so many ham snobs it's really ridiculous. I passed my test after the class and was super excited. I had a great instructor who was former military and we hit it off. Field day comes around and I'm looking at the different set ups etc. I look at one of the club guy's and he's doing packet. I wanted to learn this, so I asked him if could explain and show me how it all works. He looked at me and put his head phones back on and stared at the screen. That was seven years ago. I had my Gmrs license as well but it lapsed.I was waiting to see if the price would drop down I've made one contact in that time on a ham repeater then some guys got into a argument so I said I'll only go on there if necessary There are too many grumpy azz old men, who kill it for younger people. I stay strictly Gmrs. Nice rig you have. I'm working on a 2001 not a Jeep Montero sport 4x4 lifted ARB bumper winch etc. I've found that Gmrs is so much easier and less old grump bumps killing the mood of fun in communication. So I'm the one percent. Love the humor the SS Minnow humor made me lol. Keep doing what you do. Love the videos and the trips.

I like your videos. I’m wanting to have a communication set up for my property. For security and property management. So far I’m going to use a Midland MXT115 or the MXT400 for the base station and two of the Wouxun KG805G . Other family members will have there own GMRS radios. Once I get things set up and we get the range figured out. We will at some point build our own repeater . That way no matter where on the property we can communicate. That’s if on the 200 acre property we have any dead spots that we can’t communicate.

Super helpful for a GMRS n00b and appreciate all your videos!

Thank you so much Randy. I've been learning a lot and enjoying while doing so. All the best sir.

You’re right. I want to get my HAM license but tons of ass-hats. I just built my GMRS repeater with 2 KG1000Gs and a duplexer. Testing tomorrow. Thank you and keep ‘em com’n!

thanks RANDY!!!

New to GMRS. I enjoy watching your videos and learning at lot. I’ve used your links to purchase my radio. Most of all. Thanks for sharing

Randy I love your video's, you're straight forward and to the point. Yes, I am a ham, one of the good hams and even recommended you to another ham and he now also enjoys your video's. Keep up the great work 👍👍👍👍👍

I enjoy your attitude towards Ham’s (the DH ones) I’ve ran into a few myself that present as if they are NASA rocket scientists and the earth is lucky to be graced with their cognitive ability’s.

Kerchunk- Especially new people seem to like to do it as a way just to see if they can hit the repeater. If you make it in, in most cases when you key down you will see/hear that the repeater is broadcasting. For those monitoring the frequency it is just a few seconds of silence or static that gets broadcast. More than anything, it's just annoying to some if it happens too much. Also, technically it's generall not done legally, because those who kerchunk normally don' go back and identify within the time limit. Seems to be more taboo on repeaters that are heavily used.

Your timing...it...........is excellent.

Thank you for all the free info!