Honestly, just buy a Baofeng UV-5R and start learning with that. Low cost of entry and they work. And ignore anyone who says "but YoU cAn'T uSe It FoR GMRS bEcAuSe FCC"...everyone does it, nobody gets in trouble for it, and in an emergency, it won't matter. I do recommend actually getting the GMRS license, though.
After you have developed some proficiency on an inexpensive radio, you'll be better able to evaluate other potential radio purchases. Or you may find that the Baofeng is more than adequate for your needs. Either way, it's a good starter radio.
On Amazon, these are 2/$65 so its easy enough to try and set them on the shelf later. Thanks for the suggestion, I'm going to give them a try.
I'd also like to thank everyone else who responded!
Fri Feb 23, 2024 12:08 pm
new daddy
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Use the drop down for new license - "ZA General Mobile (GMRS)" So, that is how you pay. Then you wait a day or two or three and they will send you an email with your callsign and license
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Just FYI - they seem to have updated the system (they have a message in red warning you - but they don't provide a link - I had to dig around a bit). After you apply for your FRN #, you need to go to this website:
Use the drop down for new license - "ZA General Mobile (GMRS)" So, that is how you pay. Then you wait a day or two or three and they will send you an email with your callsign and license
.
Just FYI - they seem to have updated the system (they have a message in red warning you - but they don't provide a link - I had to dig around a bit). After you apply for your FRN #, you need to go to this website:
Not sure if its worthwhile, but on Kindle it as free.
Free is good.
$10 unless you have Kindle Unlimited.
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Mon Mar 04, 2024 10:30 am
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New radio alert. I was in the right place at the right time. So I'm sharing this with everyone. *disclaimer... most will not like this guy's delivery but at least the radio seems good.
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Thu Apr 11, 2024 4:54 pm
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"The said Constitution shall never be construed to authorize Congress to prevent the people of the United States who are peaceable citizens from keeping their own arms." ~ Samuel Adams
“A return to First Principles in a Republic is sometimes caused by simple virtues of a single man. His good example has such an influence that the good men strive to imitate him, and the wicked are ashamed to lead a life so contrary to his example. Before all else, be armed!” ~ Niccolo Machiavelli
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