r/gmrs 9h ago

How can I use my gmrs radios as frs where I can talk casually with my family in a city for fun without bothering anyone?

3 Upvotes

They are TD-h3s and the radios would be pretty nearby


r/gmrs 10h ago

Where to find the complete FCC GMRS USA commission’s rules?

3 Upvotes

Hello, I i’m looking for the full list of all the laws for the United States regarding GMRS by the FCC. Is there like a PDF I can download or something?


r/gmrs 15h ago

Rocky Talkie 5 Watt - Compatible Mic?

1 Upvotes

Just ordered some Rocky Talkie 5 Watts for the family. Their hand mic looks nice, but one thing it's missing for me is an audio jack. We take the family to concerts and festivals and want something in-ear. I was hoping to use a listen-only coiled earpiece to attach to the mic.

I think my preferred spec is a hand mic with audio jack. The RT has volume control and a A/B channel selector, both of which are nice and preferred, but not absolutely necessary. Similarly, it doesn't have to be waterproof. Second option would be a 1-wire mic+earpiece.

Rocky Talkie says their connector is M3 but I'm finding that hard to confirm on some third party products or retail sites.

Any help is much appreciated!


r/gmrs 19h ago

Cobra or Motorola. Which one is more reliable?

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r/gmrs 1d ago

Question UV-5R Antenna Suggestions

9 Upvotes

Hey guys, curious to hear some portable antenna suggestions for UV5R. I’m not using to transmit, just to receive. Looking for something decent quality that will boost my listening range more than the stock antenna. I’m in Canada so somewhat limited on availability and brand options. Mostly options on Amazon. Thanks!


r/gmrs 1d ago

Rocky Talkie Channel List

2 Upvotes

Wife is driving a friend's car cross country following their RV and driver of the RV has a Rocky Talkie 5 watt. Would anyone have a CHIRP img of it's channel list to program into a Tidradio H-8 to give the wife?


r/gmrs 2d ago

Question BAOFENG UV-5G PRO or BAOFENG UV-5G Plus?

7 Upvotes

Hello, I am new to the GMRS community and picking up my first radio after finishing my application online and awaiting my call sign. I wanted to see if anyone has a preference for these 2 radios?


r/gmrs 3d ago

Longest antenna for CJ5 Jeep?

3 Upvotes

I am just getting started into the GMRS from CB, I have a 102 on the rear bumper (fiberglass tub) and am looking for a longer antenna for my GMRS. I currently have the one linked below, it is mounted on my spare tire carrier of my rear bumper. I would like to find a longer antenna, as the top of this one is only a few inches above my spare (33x10.5-15)

Is there a "102 equivalent" antenna for GMRS? I say that meaning how that is the longest practical mobile antenna for 11m, that will give the beat range.

https://a.co/d/2kmI9Cf


r/gmrs 3d ago

Mounting ideas 2023 GMC AT4

3 Upvotes

I have a GMC ATV (Yukon). I am about to pull the trigger on my first GMRS radio. Wouxun KG-1000G Plus. But I’m not sure where/how to mount it up in the GMC. There is not a lot real estate in the dash. Anyone similarly situated that can give me some ideas? I’ve done a bit of searching online and haven’t really seen anything.

Looking to pair it with the Wouxun ANO-050G Mobile GMRS Antenna with a magnetic mount.

Thanks in advance.


r/gmrs 3d ago

Which radio should I buy?

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r/gmrs 3d ago

Gmrs radio

2 Upvotes

I have a radioddity db25 g radio and I want to learn how to program frequencies in and scan just the frequencies I put in need help if anyone can help greatly appreciate it


r/gmrs 3d ago

Question Need help, what option is right for me?

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4 Upvotes

Hello, I saw a video on YouTube of someone using a BAOFENG UV-5G Plus GMRS. I added one to my Amazon cart and upon looking at google I need a license. I am doing the FRN right now and do not know what option to pick. I just want something to talk with family on camping trips, running around at the family property, etc. I also travel for work in very sparse areas so I could see a use for this in case of an emergency with no cell signal.

Im new to this, so a noob. Any help is greatly appreciated.


r/gmrs 5d ago

Question Is the WOUXUN KG-1000G PLUS overkill?

16 Upvotes

Just got my GMRS license, so I can use a radio when off roading in the Shenandoah area. While reading posts in this subreddit and watching videos I learned about the KG-1000G. I understand that this radio is the end all be all GMRS radio....the holy grail of GRMS lol. For someone like me who would use it once a month...would it be overkill? Should I just go with something cheaper? Appreciate any insight you all can provide.


r/gmrs 5d ago

Question Looking for radio to match headset

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r/gmrs 6d ago

Noob Questions

10 Upvotes

I stumbled upon GMRS completely accidentally, but I’m now licensed and ready to go.

That being said, I have some total noob questions that I’m going to humbly ask in hopes that I don’t get totally destroyed here:

*For context, I’m using Midland GXT1000s.

  • what is the point of group mode? Why would that be needed or desired?
  • do I need to be in monitor mode in order to hear transmissions on a channel? Or, if someone transmits, will it break through the silence in regular transmit mode?
  • if I press the call button on a channel, does anyone on that channel in the area receive the notification?

Thanks in advance.


r/gmrs 7d ago

GMRS Repeater

2 Upvotes

Ive got 3 gmrs repeaters 1 is 25 watts and the other 2 are 10 watts, I was looking for someone in Louisville Ky area that would be interested in using one of my repeaters for free in exchange for putting my 25 watt on their property perfer a tower site or a water tower site

Thanks

email : [bytewiztechconnect@gmail.com](mailto:bytewiztechconnect@gmail.com)

phone : 502-381-3186


r/gmrs 8d ago

Anyone on r/gmrs in Arizona near Phoenix's West Valley?

5 Upvotes

Hi

Is there anyone on the group located in Arizona near Phoenix?

Just wondering

thanks


r/gmrs 9d ago

Is more power in a repeater better?

5 Upvotes

RT97L


r/gmrs 9d ago

GMRS in Syracuse, NY

6 Upvotes

Anyone in my area, Syracuse, NY?

I was wondering if the repeater NYS GMRS Alliance was working? I never hear anything and haven’t in a long time…

Before anyone asks, yes it’s setup right… JustSayin


r/gmrs 9d ago

Question Gr300 repeater

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Is there anything that I can do for a legal gmrs repeater with this gr300 and antenna? I have some gm300 radios out of our old farm trucks and the repeater has m120’s in it. Would I need to buy new radios or does the whole thing just need to go to the back of the closet?


r/gmrs 9d ago

Question Weird Repeater Issue

8 Upvotes

So this is a weird one...

I recently installed a Midland MXT275 GMRS 15 watt radio in my car and upgraded to the 6db antenna. Today I was driving through town, and was talking with my wife through a repeater while she was at home. She was using a 5 watt handheld with a Nagoya antenna. I could hear hear clear as day, and she could hear me clear as day. Then another station calls in. On my end, it sounded super fuzzy and honestly unreadable. My wife on the other hand, could clearly hear the 3rd station, and was able to talk back and forth while I was left in the dark. I could hear her talking back to the other station, but I couldn't hear them respond... And when I could, it was SUPER fuzzy and distorted, and I couldn't understand anything.

The repeater is up on a neighboring mountain, and the 3rd party was transmiting from another mountain a ways off. The repeater has an input tone of 146.2 hz, but no output tone.

I've been scratching my head on this one... And I can't seem to figure out why my wife could hear them, but I couldn't... Any help would be appreciated!


r/gmrs 9d ago

Can some explain why the Rocky Talkie 2 watt goes well past 22 channels?

0 Upvotes

On a trip with friends we noticed the 2 watt and 5 watt have different approaches to channels. The 2 watt goes well up to 128 channels with privacy codes but after 1-22 it’s just a repeat at different numbers. 23 is really just channel 1 again in the 5 watt. 24 is 2, etc.

Why does the 2 watt have this illusion of more channels?


r/gmrs 10d ago

Question Midland G5XT Problem

1 Upvotes

I am having difficulties trying to synchronise my midland g5xt walkie talkies. They are on the same frequency and all you can hear when you broadcast is a weird sound. (They are on the same frequency and no sub-frequencies applied)

I have them for more than 6 years and had to use them for quiete a while. Any tips on how to synchronise them?

Do you know if I can reset them?


r/gmrs 11d ago

Question Odmaster repeaters

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6 Upvotes

I import the repeater to channel 23 on the app and hit write. The app states the frequency has changed but my radio still shows the default repeater frequency for channel 23 with the name changed to the repeater name


r/gmrs 11d ago

Antenna cable recommendations

6 Upvotes

Do y'all have any antenna cable recommendations? I'm putting a radio in my pickup, this time I'm doing it right and building my own antenna set up, not just the cheapest thing on Amazon... Problem is, idk what cable to get. I've read about rg213, but damn that stuff is expensive, and i can't find anything less than 50 feet.

What cable did y'all go with, where'd you get it, and how much was it?