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Re: Is there any interest in GMRS?

Postby Gregandlina » Thu Jun 02, 2022 5:39 am

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Re: Is there any interest in GMRS?

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Re: Is there any interest in GMRS?

Postby Roman » Fri Jul 15, 2022 7:25 am

I think Juniper was our first GMRS "test run". While the radios worked, there weren't many rigs with functioning radios. (Tim was having some technical issues but didn't have his manual on board)

The Ahtanum snow run was better, but still the percentage of rigs running GMRS was low. It took some juggling of microphones to get the right person on the right system.

Liberty was definitely a SUCCESSFUL test. Due to a Steve's CB speaker giving up the "smoke" and Al having a spare hand held (h/t) we were all GMRS functional. While we were sad to see Corey have to leave (to prep/restock for TrailJam!) he used the opportunity to range test from Williams Creek to the top of Lion Rock! It sounded like he was just around the corner, just amazing sound and range.

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Re: Is there any interest in GMRS?

Postby Deputy Dodge 413 » Sat Jul 16, 2022 6:45 pm

CB and GMRS were both used at Trail Jam. There was some planning errors that made things difficult for some but that should be fixed for next year. The best part was those without radios were typically able to borrow an HT from a "relative" in the group.

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Re: Is there any interest in GMRS?

Postby Deputy Dodge 413 » Sat Jul 16, 2022 7:31 pm

My perfectly tuned GMRS antenna was STOLEN by a tree on the trail!
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Another tree offered me an "olive branch" to mend the transgression. I do not think it was a fair trade.
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Magic coat hanger to the rescue!
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Re: Is there any interest in GMRS?

Postby Roman » Sun Jul 17, 2022 6:50 am

Oh man Corey!

Love the "olive branch" analogy... :lol2

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Re: Is there any interest in GMRS?

Postby Roman » Sun Jul 17, 2022 6:52 am

I wonder if Signal Stick would mail you a new whip

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Re: Is there any interest in GMRS?

Postby Deputy Dodge 413 » Sun Jul 17, 2022 3:32 pm

I contacted them as soon as I got home. It should be here on Tuesday. I want to meter the coat hanger and see what it came out to.

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Re: Is there any interest in GMRS?

Postby tobyw » Thu Dec 22, 2022 9:50 am

I'm all in on the conversion to GMRS... picked up a Midland MXT115 for the Bronco and a pair of Midland GXT1000VP4 handhelds during a Black Friday sales event. Registered for my FCC license today so should be good for upcoming run(s) :thu2:
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Re: Is there any interest in GMRS?

Postby Roman » Wed Mar 08, 2023 10:36 am

Found out this week that the Midland MXT500 is waterproof.

Had no idea, you would think they would push that fact :roll:

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Re: Is there any interest in GMRS?

Postby scumby » Sun Mar 12, 2023 5:22 am

Roman wrote:Found out this week that the Midland MXT500 is waterproof.

Had no idea, you would think they would push that fact :roll:


did you have to submerge your jeep to test that?
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Re: Is there any interest in GMRS?

Postby Roman » Mon Mar 13, 2023 11:55 am

No, I got schooled in a FB group.

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Re: Is there any interest in GMRS?

Postby Roman » Fri Mar 31, 2023 3:52 pm

tobyw wrote:Registered for my FCC license today so should be good for upcoming run(s) :thu2:


You little devil... :twisted:

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Re: Is there any interest in GMRS?

Postby tobyw » Sat Apr 08, 2023 4:38 am

Roman wrote:
tobyw wrote:Registered for my FCC license today so should be good for upcoming run(s) :thu2:


You little devil... :twisted:


:lol2

It does seem odd, usually they pull that number string out of the rotation for stuff like this but not this time... :thu:
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Re: Is there any interest in GMRS?

Postby Jafo » Sun Apr 16, 2023 6:06 pm

Yea, I got one. :lol2
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Re: Is there any interest in GMRS?

Postby TJDave » Fri Jun 23, 2023 5:18 pm

I let the CB go with the Gladiator. This is the last year of CBs at trail Jamboree. I guess I'm forced to change. I'm going to need help. :lol:
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Re: Is there any interest in GMRS?

Postby Roman » Fri Jun 23, 2023 7:38 pm

TJDave wrote:I let the CB go with the Gladiator. This is the last year of CBs at trail Jamboree. I guess I'm forced to change. I'm going to need help. :lol:


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Re: Is there any interest in GMRS?

Postby TJDave » Thu Jun 29, 2023 4:56 am

Handheld Boofung/Bangfong/Bofang, or whatever, is on its way.
Now I have to learn something new! :shock:
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Re: Is there any interest in GMRS?

Postby TJDave » Thu Jun 29, 2023 4:53 pm

Registered with FCC. Got my FRN#. Paid my fee. :cool:
They sure don't make that easy to navigate for a guy like me. 15 screens later..... :lol:
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Re: Is there any interest in GMRS?

Postby Roman » Fri Jun 30, 2023 6:47 am

You can't make that crap up, its like a bad joke!

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Re: Is there any interest in GMRS?

Postby Yrjan » Wed Jul 26, 2023 8:55 am

WRQT742 - We have been happy with the switch from CB to GMRS (Thanks Jose). We have them in both side by sides and I am planning on installing one in the Bronco very soon.

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Re: Is there any interest in GMRS?

Postby Lud » Sun Sep 03, 2023 7:37 pm

I’ve also joined the GMRS revolution.

I’ve got the CB installed still for now but have added a Retgvis 20w RA86 GMRS radio.

It’s pretty much like the Midland some are using but it’s cheaper with some good functions. The menus are nicely set up and you can scroll through settings by holding the button down. Came with a magnetic mount antenna. It took minutes to install and you can move it between rigs easily. Also IP67 waterproof rated.

Also got 4 handhelds that I can give out or use in other rigs.
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Re: Is there any interest in GMRS?

Postby Roman » Sun Sep 03, 2023 8:32 pm

Whoa, I missed its waterproof!


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