codyhuntsaz Report post Posted November 8 Got some new GMRS radios and trying to learn how to use repeater towers for longer range use. I might as well be learning to speak Mandarin. I’m sure it’s easier if you’re tech savvy, I am not. Anyone have any advice or YouTube links that simplify it? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Evan Report post Posted November 8 Get your GMRS radio license/ call sign first, here's a link to get some info on how to obtain one https://www.azgmrs.org/get-a-gmrs-license/ https://www.azgmrs.org/ is a great group that will help you, small annual fee will get you access to repeaters. Lots of folks that will help you get programmed etc. A lot of good info on this website to get you started. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AZCoueser Report post Posted November 9 Cody, you come help a new guy (me) find a buck in 22 right now and I’ll program your radios for you! Kidding (sort of). Like the above person said, make sure you get your license first. Google “how to get GMRS license” Once you have the license, use MyGMRS.com to find nearby repeaters. What kind of radio did you get? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
codyhuntsaz Report post Posted November 9 9 hours ago, AZCoueser said: Cody, you come help a new guy (me) find a buck in 22 right now and I’ll program your radios for you! Kidding (sort of). Like the above person said, make sure you get your license first. Google “how to get GMRS license” Once you have the license, use MyGMRS.com to find nearby repeaters. What kind of radio did you get? Man If I had time I sure would come out and help! I’m headed south right now to scout and find a campsite for my hunt in a few weeks. I picked up 2 Tidradio TD-H3….nothing fancy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AZCoueser Report post Posted November 9 I’d recommend using the Chirp software. I checked and your radio is compatible. There are a lot of YT videos out there on how to use it. https://chirp.danplanet.com/projects/chirp/wiki/Home Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Explorer Report post Posted November 9 This is America. Program and talk. Spent the 80s running cb equipment on ham amplifiers and the feds never raided my house. Ham Nazis are the worst. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MULEPACKHUNTER Report post Posted November 9 second on the chirp software. Just picked up some baofeng hand helds and have a nice base unit in the truck. Our little circle is all connected just in case. I carry mine every day as well as my wife. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PRDATR Report post Posted November 10 3 hours ago, Explorer said: This is America. Program and talk. Spent the 80s running cb equipment on ham amplifiers and the feds never raided my house. Ham Nazis are the worst. Care to dumb that down? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Explorer Report post Posted November 10 20 minutes ago, PRDATR said: Care to dumb that down? Monkeys will eat dirt if you make them.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PRDATR Report post Posted November 10 31 minutes ago, Explorer said: Monkeys will eat dirt if you make them.. Reply when you aren't stoned. Next week probably works. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Explorer Report post Posted November 10 33 minutes ago, PRDATR said: Reply when you aren't stoned. Next week probably works. Ham guys are like die hard fly fisherman. Always complaining about needing a license when it's just a radio. Always complaining when a guy with a spinner bait is catching more fish than them. Take some Viagra and watch your Taylor Swift vidoes . 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
codyhuntsaz Report post Posted November 10 6 minutes ago, Explorer said: Ham guys are like die hard fly fisherman. Always complaining about needing a license when it's just a radio. Always complaining when a guy with a spinner bait is catching more fish than them. Take some Viagra and watch your Taylor Swift vidoes . I have no problem doing that…I’m not the sit at home and listen for the radio guy. I just can’t figure out how to program the radio to extend the range. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
n2horns Report post Posted November 26 Im in Queen Creek amd with my GMRS HT inside my office with a bunch of PCs, monitors, cabinets etc and i can hit Crown King 575 amd 600 repeaters really well. I use aftermarket antennas and not the rubber duck they come with. Chirp is easy and lots of GMRS repeaters are private/clubs. Get on mygmrs.com and start searching and asking owners permission Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
codyhuntsaz Report post Posted November 27 2 hours ago, n2horns said: Im in Queen Creek amd with my GMRS HT inside my office with a bunch of PCs, monitors, cabinets etc and i can hit Crown King 575 amd 600 repeaters really well. I use aftermarket antennas and not the rubber duck they come with. Chirp is easy and lots of GMRS repeaters are private/clubs. Get on mygmrs.com and start searching and asking owners permission Great info, thanks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
n2horns Report post Posted November 27 Didnt get a chance to finish...i use this 1/4 wave antennna below, with a bnc connector. These are good for hitting repeaters. Bnc allows a really easy way to take antennas on and off and hook them up to mag mounts on cars or in houses. . They also make a 5/8th wave in 455 mhz that is good for horizons/ flat lands. Remember none of your conversations are private, even the so called privacy tones. Someone is always listening. If you hunt and use them near the border, govt loves to listen and even had conversations with them. https://www.smileyantenna.com/shop/p/fnw3258zkpt4fld-zrh97-369hr-dnk9h-dxg2a-jdjm8?rq=465 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
