GMRS Radio Repeaters

[codyhuntsaz]

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? 

[Evan]

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. 

 

[AZCoueser]

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?

[codyhuntsaz]

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. 

[AZCoueser]

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

[Explorer]

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. 

[MULEPACKHUNTER]

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.

[PRDATR]

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?

[Explorer]

20 minutes ago, PRDATR said:

Care to dumb that down?

Monkeys will eat dirt if you make them..

[PRDATR]

31 minutes ago, Explorer said:

Monkeys will eat dirt if you make them..

Reply when you aren't stoned. Next week probably works.

[Explorer]

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 . 

[codyhuntsaz]

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.