Category: GMRS
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Channel Congestion After a Disaster: What Actually Happens on GMRS and FRS
Everyone has the same idea at the same time. Here’s what actually happens to GMRS and FRS channels after a disaster hits.
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Finding and Programming GMRS Repeaters in Your Area
GMRS repeaters can turn a 5-mile radio into a 40-mile radio. Here’s how to find the ones near you and get them programmed into your radio correctly.
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Best GMRS Radios for Families, Overlanding, and Everyday Use
You don’t need the most expensive GMRS radio on the shelf. Here’s how to pick the right one for handheld family use, vehicle mounting, or a home base, without overspending.
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GMRS Base Stations: Building a Fixed GMRS Setup at Home
A GMRS base station is a simple, cheap way to keep in touch with family around town. Here’s what goes into a real fixed setup, not just a handheld sitting on a shelf.
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What Frequencies Actually Belong on Your Family Comms Card
FRS, MURS, GMRS, and ham simplex, and which ones actually belong on a real family comms card.
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Installing a GMRS Mobile Radio in Your Vehicle: A Step-by-Step Guide
A GMRS handheld is fine for casual use, but a properly installed mobile radio, with real power output and a roof-mounted antenna, is a genuine step up in range and reliability. Here’s the install process from start to finish. Power: wire it directly to the battery Run power leads directly to the battery rather than…
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FRS vs. GMRS vs. Ham Radio: Which License (If Any) Do You Need
Three radio services, three very different rules. Here’s the plain-language breakdown of FRS, GMRS, and amateur radio, and how to figure out which one actually fits what you’re trying to do.
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Wouxun UV-9G Review: Our Family’s GMRS Handheld
Why the Wouxun UV-9G is our family’s go-to GMRS handheld: dual receive, real repeater range, and what to know before you buy one.
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GMRS Licensing 101: Cost, Application, and What It Actually Covers
No test, one application, and a license that covers your whole family. Here’s exactly what GMRS licensing costs, how long it takes, and what you’re actually allowed to do with it.
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Running GMRS and Ham Radio Together: Legal Lines and Practical Setups
Holding both a GMRS and a ham license is common and useful, but the two services can’t be mixed on air. Here’s where the legal lines actually sit, and how to run both well.