tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15832687.post5047635152031108220..comments2023-10-03T06:16:00.300-07:00Comments on Chas' Compilation: FMS/GRMS radios, AA batteries and the FCCChashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18165615466886851925noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15832687.post-36893587030198019902015-12-03T09:56:03.823-08:002015-12-03T09:56:03.823-08:00Thanks Al, for all that information. I'm new t...Thanks Al, for all that information. I'm new to GMRS, and I'm not even sure how much it's used around these parts. There aren't any GMRS repeaters here, as far as I know.LinhTramNhttp://radiosguru.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15832687.post-55379197798860394972010-12-12T11:50:25.066-08:002010-12-12T11:50:25.066-08:00Thanks Al, for all that information. I'm new ...Thanks Al, for all that information. I'm new to GMRS, and I'm not even sure how much it's used around these parts. There aren't any GMRS repeaters here, as far as I know.<br /><br />Thanks for the offer of equipment too, but I've already ordered a set of the MR350's, figuring I would keep it simple and start with those. I'm not sure It's something I will get into or use a lot, so I'm taking small steps.<br /><br />I've ordered a Midland base radio too, so that should keep me busy for a while. And combined with the FRS radios we already have, that should be plenty of equipment for us to use here around the farm, if nowhere else.Chashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18165615466886851925noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15832687.post-79659312716502898032010-12-09T14:21:55.963-08:002010-12-09T14:21:55.963-08:00Chas:
Have had a GMRS store-and-forward repeater...Chas:<br /><br />Have had a GMRS store-and-forward repeater going here in the Catskills since 2007. Paid $80 for the license. Neighbors and other hunters here use it during hunting season, as do our family members. I run a STandard commercial radio (l985 vintage) with 16 channels as the base station, and midland brand HT's which make 2 watts<br />nimh rechargeable. The Standard makes 25 w. into a $30 yagi aimed down the mountain. I also use a homemade 6 db vertical (copper 1/2 inch dia) for unidirectional operations.<br /><br />The range of the HT's is about 2 miles, but base to base I can get out about 30 miles mountaintop to mountaintop.<br /><br />I have 3 standard's I would sell at a very reasonable price if you're interested. They are tuned and operate perfectly. They are not repeater equipped -- but can use the offset on two of the channels.<br /><br />For my primary car unit, I run <br />a Kenwood 805D which is 16 channel and front panel programmeable. Works well on 70 cm ham bands too.<br />You can get these for $60-100 on Ebay.<br /><br />I also run 2m Ham and MURS with a Kenwood 705D (also incredibly durable and cheap on Ebay)<br /><br />Regards, <br /><br />Al "Old Buzzard" Czervic<br />Feel free to email me at-<br />orthicon@localnet.comAl Czervichttp://www.qrz.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15832687.post-22907375353836116612010-12-03T00:02:07.038-08:002010-12-03T00:02:07.038-08:00Hi Bob,
People using GMRS are supposed to have a ...Hi Bob,<br /><br />People using GMRS are supposed to have a call sign they get with their license. If you use it a lot without the call sign, licensed users could report you.<br /><br />GMRS might go the same way as CB, it's hard to say. I have no idea how many people might be using it unlicensed. Time will tell I suppose.Chashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18165615466886851925noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15832687.post-9377672194801305562010-11-30T21:41:34.344-08:002010-11-30T21:41:34.344-08:00Hi Chuck.
Back in the mid-70's, when CB becam...Hi Chuck.<br /><br />Back in the mid-70's, when CB became popular, so many people just didn't apply for a license, that the FCC just dropped the requirement. I should think GMRS will go that way. <br /><br />Anyhow, they have to find you.Bobhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13946193679461113584noreply@blogger.com