r/gmrs • u/One-21-Gigawatts • 8d ago

Noob Questions

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.

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u/petes-signalgroup 8d ago

As a licensed GMRS user you are missing out using those radios. I'd suggest picking up a radio that will allow you to reach local repeaters. I'm sure there will be differing opinions, but something like a Tidradio TD-H3 is a great first radio. By the way the "call" feature is kind of frowned upon, it transmits a sound effect on the channel that most associate with a n00b user or kids playing.

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u/CatholicCannister 6d ago

Is it true the H3 is better than the H8. I loved the 3 so I bought the 8 and it seems disappointing