After reading some posts on OSA.. I have once again jumped into another hobby. After paying the FCC for my GMRS permission slip and ordering my first radio I got to wondering who on here already is into GMRS? Any pointers? Dos and don’ts?
I've had mine for about a year. My son came home to visit from the Navy and while here he bought 2 Radioddity DB20G radios and gave me one. Pointers get on it and listen, learn and No Cussing. Ask lots of question. Build your own j-pole base antenna. Watch UTube. Lots of info on there. Enjoy!!
I have been on my radio for a couple weeks now finally got some repeaters logged into my radio I talked to a guy Saturday night about 25 miles away on my mobile unit got to mygrms.com it has a lot of helpful information
Don't believe the distance hype of hand-helds. Yes, there are repeaters, but in regular use 1 to 2 miles is more realistic. 6 miles sometimes available. 36 miles be prepared to climb a cell tower or take an elevator to the roof of the One Oak building. Simply put, go for a 5 watt version and don't expect miracles.
Thank you for the website.
Don't believe the distance hype of hand-helds. Yes, there are repeaters, but in regular use 1 to 2 miles is more realistic. 6 miles sometimes available. 36 miles be prepared to climb a cell tower or take an elevator to the roof of the One Oak building. Simply put, go for a 5 watt version and don't expect miracles.
I have no problem hitting the Wichita repeater from about 50 miles away with a 5 watt handheld - BUT- I'm high on the damn at Eldorado lake and the repeater is on the Garvey building around 300'.
I have no problem hitting the Wichita repeater from about 50 miles away with a 5 watt handheld - BUT- I'm high on the damn at Eldorado lake and the repeater is on the Garvey building around 300'.
OKC, OK 'burbs. Did get around 4 to 6 miles in Yukon a few times. Advertised Range 36 miles...
Seems like it’ll be a fun hobby to learn. Thanks for all the info folks!
Found him the other day. I do enjoy his videos on the subject.
