Hey y'all, I am looking for an inexpensive GMRS radio. Interested in what everyone is running. Been looking at Baofeng for the price but I'm new to radios so I don't know what to get. Any recommendations would be helpful. Thanks!
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Thank you, his videos seem very helpful!This guy on YouTube is the GMRS guru. Has reviewed all of them.
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I have the midland X-TraTalk GTX3000 handhelds. Not for any other reason other than Midland has a good rep, there was a good sale and they’re pre-programmed. I already have a ham radio mounted so I just wanted some handheld’s for other vehicles and a spotter if needed. The hard mounted ones are good like PIZZZZA said, won’t loose it on the floor and you can get more power and volume.
Yes, many clubs hold tests monthly. Since COVID, many clubs have been providing online testing. You can find an online test here: hamstudy.org. You can find an in-person or online test here: arrl.org@pigmony
are ham test every so often and I'm guessing in most larger city/towns?
I do think that GMRS is the new universal comms method for casual users. I've had interference or busy channels just about every time I've used it. That's why I suggest people make the effort to get the ham license.Hey Seth, don't forget about the new cb's with fm, get one with ssb then when you're on a ridge you can go to ch 38 lower and cover n america with all the skip boys. i've also heard that you can snip a wire and also have a 10 meter. the things you read about on the web lol. I have a yaesu 2 meter, btech gmrs and i believe an anytone cb in the 40. i used to use the 2 meter and cb all the time depending on what club i went with. now i find that gmrs is basically used by all. Like Seth suggests get your ham license along with the gmrs. you can get a 2 meter cheaper than a cb or gmrs if you look around. ham radio can lead to a really cool hobby with options galore