Not sure if promoting the use of Channel 16 as a GMRS chatter channel is a particulary great idea. In Marine radio it is the worldwide distress channel: Yes GMRS is a different service, but this smells like a bad habit to adopt when there are other options.

Mary Ann all the way!

Love the dry humor, despite being a HAM. Keep em comin!

I shaved with the sarcasm in this video. It's razor sharp.

I love the sarcasm. People are so emotionally charged to their radio religion (cult). I use which ever platform that I need to get the job done. It's about communication and not which religion you subscribe to.

I went from finding your content incredibly cringy, rolling my eyes whenever I saw one of your videos, to laughing my ass off and seeking them out. Well done. Well done. -A formerly sad ham.

I just subscribed. Got my GMRS license. Now I’m studying for my ametuer radio license

I don't recall Randy being this funny in person...you've found your stage brother lol

I’ve been 4x4’n wrong this whole time!! We used channel 4; but it’s 4 TIMES 4 🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️ Thank you for educating me on this scientific evidence! You are very funny and I’m learning a thing (or 4)🤣❤️🐞

Growing up with a CB, channel 19 was always the local group chat channel.

I greatly appreciate your GMRS series. I am now licensed and will be using GMRS on our trip this weekend. Keep up the great videos!

Great video... I was looking for one of those Wouxun GMRS radios and couldn’t find them. Everyone was sold out. So I picked up a KG UV9D Plus... already had a non plus version... they make really good radios, I like the quality. Heck, I am sitting on my couch now and hitting the repeater and taking to people all across the country.

“You might have to read some words, but it’s there.” Truer words never spoken. Thanks for the video from a HAM trying his best not to be a dickhead.

I learn something every time you post, I added #16 ....I'm not a licensed ham yet ...I'm just getting into all this. Thank you 😊

That was definitely scientific. Got my gmrs license last week, got a pair of gmrs radios on the way. Your videos are great! Gmrs is much easier than trying to have my wife get a ham license.

Love your dry wit and sarcasm. Been watching all your radio vids and I hope you keep getting questions so you get keep doing more of them. Your channel has inspired me to learn more about gmrs, obtain my gmrs license, and I have an 805G on order. Will be looking into a mobile gmrs unit for my wife's Forester (already have a ham rig set up in my vehicle) and, hopefully, getting the fam to try it out. And yes, I'm a ham but do slam away as most hams deserve it. There are several gmrs repeaters in my area and I have received permission to use all of them. I must say, however, that I hear almost zero activity on them. Seems gmrs is more "purposed" to "deliberate" conversation between known parties. My perception is that nobody uses it just to say hi to others and get to know other hobbiests. Maybe you can do a video on that aspect and I can get a few more yuks from your channel?

Knowing that I am your favorite viewer, and being somewhat of a suck-up, I just want to thank you for all your videos! I am new to all this and your videos are very helpful!

Randy, I really enjoy your videos, not only are you informative, but your science and your witticism is second to none, lol.

You are like a strong magnet. I'm drawn to the wit and wisdom of your channel. 🧲

The best radio you can ever get is the one you decide on buying for yourself. People always have opinion but I have found over the years people that have opinion are awful generous with someone else's money. Your videos are always spot on man.

Nice my families radios are set to 16 , don’t remember how I landed on 16 as our family emergency channel , but nice to have a back up on that. I remember when there were CB clubs, yeah I’m that old

GMRS all the things! Love the videos about GMRS I recently got on the Santiago repeater and will be getting a mobile unit soon. Thanks for all the information.

I only watch your videos because of your infectious smile and constant laughter.

Just found this channel. I just got my gmrs radios. This was a great production !!!

I have a comment... I appreciate the information! Thanks, got my GMRS station license just like you described I would!

The wit you inject into the subject is awesome

Loving these videos and and your ever present and "subtle" frustration with all those with whom you find yourself somewhat forced to interact with. The price for a public presence I suppose. Anywho... thank you for all of the great content and the laughs. Hope to run in to you out in the trail some day. Be well and stay safe.

4x4 is16. I am having flashbacks to elementary school😂 Thanks for breaking all this down, I appreciate the videos and the help.

I missed the polls! Great video by the way. I use all three types. Had my dads CB he had in his truck from the 70s, so put it up and use it once in a while. Have HAM radios too and probably work that more often and now GMRS. I don’t know anyone local that has GMRS so it’s pretty dead really. It’s fun to have all three. I mostly got GMRS as my family doesn’t need to get a HAM license.

Makes complete sense! Thank you good sir for your infinite wisdom and knowledge.

Your videos are helping plan a Neighborhood Radio Watch. Thanks for everything. Retevis vs. Wouxon? After watching your reviews, that's my next venture as you seem equal on both.

My favorite KZfaqr! Cheers from Denver CO!

Well,, you can’t argue with science! Informational and entertaining! Thanks Randy!

Man you are killing it with the radio reviews… keep’m coming.

The 4x4 is the best explanation ever. Just started learning about GMRS Thanks

The music is perfect for the dry humor!

I dig pretty much all radios, but am leaning towards cb (as a backup) and gmrs for day to day use.

i love your sense of humor... good, info, good job.

I really am enjoying your videos and have used your links to make purchases, you're welcome. Besides being informative I enjoy the humor. I even cringe a little bit when you stroke your favorite radio. But besides that you do a great job creating and editing the videos. Very well done indeed! Are you as much fun sitting around the camp fire after a hard day of 4-wheeling? I'd like to see that too :-)

I totally enjoyed this video. Keep making them! 😀👍

Love videos, as a Ham,and radio guy in general,thank you for the info and the laughs

My new favorite KZfaq channel! Funny, informative, and you're not even Canadian. Or are you?

uv-5r for the win, that is all. hope you have a blessed day. really enjoy the vids

Yet another....awesome presentation! Thank you!

Another great video! I appreciate the dry humor and sarcasm! Love it! Keep up the great work!

I love your deadpan sarcasm , ( and the info you provide ) carry on Brother.

I don't know how I'm going to handle all this scientific data you keep on putting out! Feel like I'm back in school, gotta go get my pen n note pad for your vidjas!

Another important factor is the frequency or channel the antenna is tuned to that would be the sweet spot to get max bang.

make so much sense. no wonder i was off-road on my 2x2 and talking in GMRS ch4 transmitting on 4 watts

Ammron has said that certain channels are for "preppers". As for other "platforms" (cb, frs, gmrs, etc...) as well. My mag [mutual asst. group] uses gmrs, frs & cb for our back up comms.

I want a gmrs license and radio but dont really understands it still so I keep seen your vids to learn more

As informative as they are entertaining! Thank you for making these!

Thanks for enlightening me. Great Video.

BTECH GMRS-V1 GMRS Just bought the btech gmrs v-1 off one of your videos Thank using for offroading

I hope I see you out on the trail. You're a funny dude. Great videos

I followed your advice about having the rodger beep on. Turns out it was actually keeping a lot of people from responding. 😂 Thanks for the sarcasm. 😂

Thank You. I just set 462.575 (channel 16) on my GMRS-V1 ,,,,, Lock it in ! WRKK201 OUT !

I have a BS degree in engineering, that my friend is a degree in BS! 😂 I do like your thought pattern behind your “science” and agree with it. Although it may be the same science used behind the scenes for COVID-19.

His deadpan look and presentation is hilarious 😂. Very informative without all the narcissism from the Sad Ham crowd. They are still fussing about the " no code" technician.

For chatter between vehicles in a trail convoy, the case could be made to use the low power (5 watts max) simplex channels 1-7. This would keep the high power (up to 50 watts) channels 15-22 free for longer distance simplex or repeater use.

Funny and very informative for GMRS beginners like me. Thanks!

Love the channel. Thanks for posting

It would be nice if there was still a recognized calling frequency or Channel where people can connect than pair off for more private conversations very useful and crowded areas.

Can has always worked fine for my friends an I.. I have ground straps all over my Jeep and tuned my antenna and it gets 10 miles of range.

First video from this guy I've seen. 30 seconds in: Is this guy an idiot? 40 seconds in: This guy is hilarious. I get it, and I'm subscribing :)

Your absolute lack of giving a shit has earned you a subscriber.

i like that you've refined your awesome radio character over the years

Randy, I am really liking your videos but I was disappointed that there was no pinned comment yet! And yes, Marianne for the win as it is science!!

I use channel 15 because it's the beginning channel to use 50 watts or at least that's what i was told.

that is how you do deadpan. Bravo!!! Likeded and subscribeded

Great post, your nailing it !

Another great video. I love your humor.

Hi! I have watched a couple of your videos including the one about the Midland MXT275 (didn't buy it yet!), since it has 15 power channels and 8 repeater channels, according to the specs, then which channel would be the best one to use? Thanks beforehand for your kind reply, and I really like the way you do your videos, keep up your great work!

I hooked up my new gmrs radio and set it to scan with the squelch on lowest setting and have yet to hear anyone talk. Our house is on a hill so line of sight reaches for miles. Bought a couple of HTs for my son and I to communicate while riding motorcycle but don't have the proper headsets yet. Guess we should be happy that the airwaves aren't crowded.

Great humor and the infor si why I subscribe to your channel.

Randy, you're a genius. I was blind, but now I see the light. This video is indisputable evidence that channel 16 is the best channel to use for GMRS. Unless you're using a UV-5r, as that would be violating FCC guidelines and result in a strongly worded letter.

Quite briliant to listen to you when you turn off your dryness of humor.....still your sense of humor is just amazing

Marine band 16 is a vhf calling channel. Boaters with marine vhf radios are required to monitor ch 16. I think 16 makes perfect sense as the go to channel for gmrs. Boaters, who favor many other outdoor activities like 4x4, might naturally choose gmrs 16 as a contact channel or emergency channel.... however, in the boating world once a contact is made, unless the discourse is brief, the users are encouraged to move to another channel to continue their chat. That's good information in 15 paragraphs or less... did I win a gmrs radio, or perhaps the pin of shame.

I gotta tell you this . . . Great Stuff Here !!! I just picked up 2 Baofeng UV-F8 handheld transceivers. Will listen on all bans. Will broadcast on 16. Why? Perhaps because I hold a patent on the Flexivent accessory for Jeep soft windows? No. Just wanted to mention that. 😉 I'll use 16 because it's the Chinese Number for Jesus. Go look at it. It's true. Really. Thanks for the great dry humor, excellent information and constant digs on the arrogant among us. Psst . . . sometimes that's me but I need a knockdown when it happens. Glad I ran across your channel.

Channels 8-14 are reserved by the rules for handheld radios, thus mobile and base radios do not transmit on these channels. Narrowband FM may be received on an FM receiver, albeit at a lower volume. FM may sound overmodulated on a NBFM receiver. Note that GMRS power is limited to 50W TPO (Transmitter Power Output) on 15-22 and the repeater inputs, 5W ERP (Effective Radiated Power) on 1-7 and 0.5W ERP on 8-14. So in theory you should include feedline loss and antenna gain in calculating power on 1-14. Ham rules are just as confusing with a 1500W PEP TPO limits on most bands but 100W PEP ERP on 60 meters. In practice most hams use a 100W transceiver on 60 and GMRS uses 5 watt radios on 1-7 and assume insignificant antenna gain.

As GMRS gets more popular, I hope the FCC expands the channels out to 40... Just like they did to CB back in the 70s from 23 to 40 channels..

You crack me up. Love the channel !

"...If you disagree, I don't care!" LMAO!!! I love this guy! (NOHOMO!)

love it , when r you going on a tour with your stand up show ? when ? 👍🏻 16

Prepper’s should be using channels that can reach the most people

Randy; your off the cuff comments are second to None!!!! Please keep them coming…..

Just Outstanding! Keep up the good work. Mary Ann for the win!!!!!

Another great video Randy!

I learned a lot on the channel wattage thanks

Dry wit appreciated, as with all your videos. Keep on Jeep'n ...

Your sarcasm is the best!

I had a hard time following all the science in this video. Using GMRS sounds so complicated. I am gunna get a ham radio.

Like your videos thank you Brother

I have the Baofeng UV 5R ,was able to program a frequency but how do you set it to a certain channel? Thank you ! P.s. I’ve had 3 Not Rubicon’s two CJ 5’s and a 91 Cherokee 😊

With regard to Hams writing comments on your channel. I think it us a complement that they are listening to you. You are obviously imparting information of value to them or they would not be listening. Just wanted to try to reframe things in a different perspective. And 73s to you because I am a also ham.

There are millions of GMRS users that use new old stock surplus radios that are certified for Part 90. Maiinly GMRS repeaters are FCC part 90 accepted, but I have not heard the FCC cracking down for equipment other baofens not beening FCC Part 95E accepted. I use to use a Motorola MAXTRAC and HT 1000 for GMRS. Now I use Connect Systems CS 800D MOBILE and CS 700 Handheld, which are FCC Part 90 accepted. I don't care as long as I am considerate and courtious

Randy! There is a group going to Old Dale Road this Saturday. Let's go?

Great stuff here!👍👍😎🇺🇸 16 it is then!👍👍😎🇺🇸 The science is definitely on your side.

You are funny...and informative!

For those who think "ham" is an acronym and should be spelled "HAM," the best radio and channel is Channel 1 on a blister pack FRS/GMRS (which actually ARE acronyms btw) radio. It's indisputable; science doesn't lie.