GMRS Basics - Everything You Need To Know To Be A GMRS Expert AKA GMRS 101 or GMRS For Dummies 

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As a veteran, newly GMRS licensed and learning before I get on the airwaves thank you for the "alpha bravo charlie" warning!

As an Extra Class Ham I absolutely love your humors. You subtleties in calling out the pretentiousness of amature radio. Keep it up.

I got a GMRS license and bought a couples radios because of your videos. I think you're doing a hell of a job promoting a fun experience using radios for hobbies. Thanks for all you do.

Electrical engineer here (specifically RF - me help airplane drivers talk to other peoples). "fars" is definitely a unit of measurement and I use it in all of my engineering studies. Your videos are extremely educational and rated E for everyone, which isn't an easy task as you can get wrapped up with technical terminology to only confuse intro level enthusiasts. Thank you

About eight years ago, I got my Technician license, then a year or so later got my General. I decided to skip Extra and go straight for my GMRS license. No regerts!

I just obtained my GMRS license and your common sense explanation of its operation and your dry humor are absolutely the best, thanks for the class in the GMRS radio world, don't stop.

I received my GMRS license today because of YOUR videos. I am sending YOUR videos and YOUR blog article on how to obtain one to my friends. We are also right now as a community working on setting up an infrastructure for GMRS repeaters for emergencies in flash flood alley thanks to YOU!!! You got me hooked in just ONE week, my week off. Just messing around on youtube and found your videos and BAM you got my hooked. You rock Randy, you really do! I love your sense of humor! Have a Blessed week!!! And, remember I AM your favorite viewer =) I love your spunk how you take on the haters. You just rock!!

Thank you! I come to you with 35 years broadcasting in the radio industry. Thank you for your humor! I plan on putting a GMRS Midland 50 in a new Jeep I’ll soon be buying.

Just got my GMRS license...I can verify that it's 35 monies now...great video!

Just completed applying for my GMRS license. Still $70 as of today. That is a difficult site to navigate. Your guide was indeed a lifesaver. You have provided a real public service. Thank you.

Without your guide to "How to Buy a GMRS License" I would still be clicking in the fcc website. THANK YOU for making that so easy! Love your videos!

I've really enjoyed your information on GMRS, and reviews of GMRS handhelds. The explanations are appreciated and clear for a non-radio guy like myself. Additionally, the audio and video quality of your videos are great. Keep up the great work and the great explanations for middle-aged guys like myself, wanting to explore radio but not ready to install the Eifel tower in my backyard.

IT IS YOUR FAULT!!! for not appearing on my You Tube before that I got stuck with a Technician Ham License, but because you are.....my favorite RU-vidr I have now the GMRS license. Thank You. I love your channel. Now with my Baofeng UV-5R and as per your recommendation the Wouxun KG-UV9G when it arrives I will be exploring the GMRS wold. I have no clue what I'm doing, but with your help I'm sure I will survive, keep up with your great job.

I had no clue what I was doing with radios at all before I started watching you and ham radio crash course, so I love all these break down videos and explanations, thank you so much

11 mins in and I’m already sold. Been researching how best to get into radio and I’m pretty sure this is it.

Always enjoy your videos! I decided years ago, that for emergency communications purposes, I should be able to monitor/communicate on CB, FRS, and GMRS as well as Amateur radio bands. I even still have my old CB call sign from "back in the day"! :)

I am a ham radio operator and I love your channel! It's funny and we cannot take ourselves too seriously. It's a hobby. Thanks for the great information and I watch your videos 3-5 times a week . Thanks man

We (Jamaican Caves Organisation) use GMRS radios here in Jamaica for communicating from top to bottom of deep shafts (>100m). The wavelength is short enough that it bounces off the walls, even around corners, giving pretty good range. When we bought them, we just had to pay a fairly small amount for a permit. No mention of call signs, but as we've never heard anyone else on frequency on the surface, doesn't make much difference.

Thank you so much for your clear, thorough, and comprehensive (and very funny) videos on GMRS radios. Based on my own research and your videos and great advice, went ahead and ordered the Wouxun KG-935G GMRS Two Way Radio with the Nagoya NA-771G antenna from the affiliate link you provided (let them know your channel sent me to them). Also ordered the BaoFeng UV-5X (UV-5G) phones to use for our family. Based on your substantive videos showing how Wouxun KG-935G can scan and talk to other GMRS radios I now understand much better how they work and why they're the best solution for us amateurs. Thank you again for all your help and great research and explanations!

Added a Rugged GMR45 to my truck. Got the license. Loving these videos, great information presented in a very fun way

Thank you Randy, I now have my $70 GMRS license and hope to have my first GMRS HT soon. I am really enjoying the content that you create.

Excellent review, thanks Randy. This is the go-to video for anyone who wants a good basic intro to GMRS radio. BTW I am an amateur radio operator (a ham) who happens to think that GMRS is yet another valuable tool in our communications bag. Talking on the radio, any radio, is cool. If you are looking for a cost-effective comms method for you and your family, GMRS is an excellent service for this. No test, just the license. We have tons of GMRS repeaters here in central Jersey. GMRS - it's not just a thing, it's a good thing. Regards, WA2JOE Joe.

Thank you! I am just starting out with GMRS this content is exactly what I was looking for. Also, your dry humor truly resonates with me, don't ever change your style. I'm loving it.

Thank you so much for all your help. Your GMRS walk thru on the license was GREAT! Thanks!!!

Randy, you are the bomb…. I love watching your channel which is very informative. I am a ham operator and have to follow the “Rules”, but i’ll be obtaining my gmrs license very soon. Hope to catch you on the air.

Ignore the negative comments that you've received. I personally found your GMRS video interesting and humorous along the way. You do know your stuff. Too many experts like to over talk a subject beyond what the average individual starting out may know. So, in my opinion, you did a nice job. Thank you for putting this training video together. I enjoyed your dry humor.

I bought my gmrs license I think at the beginning of the 2000s. Then I stopped because I was sick of constantly having the say call sign. It's been twenty years and I've been talking on the radio without a license.

Thank you for the vids, Sensei!! I'm officially a GMRS-FNG!!! Just got my license & ordered my Wouxon KG-SX20G bundle! Using my BF UV82 currently. Should've wait a bit for lower license in April 19th, but all good👍

So I purchased a pair of "$20 FRS radios" from Walmart several years back. It made me want to dig them out to start listening to see if I could listen to see if I could hear any DMRS repeaters in my area. Now I happen to be a licensed snobby ham radio operator. This being the case, I was able to explain the science of the how's and why's that you were discussing in your video (no hate mail please) lol. 73, I mean 69 de (this is), KB9HPM 🙂

Thanks for all the info. Been starting to watch more of your channels lately about HAM/GMRS. Trying to understand HAM but now thinking GMRS is the way to go for starters. I was subscribed for awhile. Remember watching videos of you and Brad from Trail Recon. Keep up the good work and thanks again!

Thank you! I bought this for work. The ones they provide have corded ear pieces and working in coolers and with food it gets caught on everything! This was perfect for work.

I really appreciate all the good information. Just completed applying for my GMRS license. It was $35.

Thank you for the information and entertainment. Very much appreciated and needed in these times.

Your sarcastic humor is a breath of fresh air in a room of stale air. My Midland 75-822 CB took a little swim thanks to personnel on a kayak not having "balance". Sounds like GMRS is my next best upgrade to my old CB. Love your show and shirts!

Glad you cleared that up for me, i ordered a pair of these for family camping and hiking tips on prime day and was wondering how and if these were really any different than Walmart radios other than the fact you need a license. Basically. Fee’s, rules, and ability to use repeaters for longer range.

Thanks for all the videos on GMRS! Thanks to you, I was able to program my BTech V1 AND…I purchased a boofweng UV5R! You rock!

I just got my license. This video has been very helpful in getting me started!! Awesome work on this and thank you for making this for us. I paid $35 for mine.

Now I have new metrics: Pauses Per Minute (PPM) from laughing so hard I had to pause the video so I can recover to pay attention and Replays Per Minute (RPM) 'cos I had to 'see that again'. Thank you for the laughs and information. The fondling of the HAM radio by the antenna is pure gold!

This was honeslty the most bestest explanatory video I've come across. Thank you.

Thanks! Very useful introduction. As a newer GMRS user, I am amazed at the versatility of the GMRS Band.

Okay, so I just ordered the Wouxun KG-935G GMRS Two Way Radio from the affiliate link below because Randy said it's his favorite radio.. and since I'm his favorite viewer, I know he wouldn't do me wrong. I only hope there are some GMRS users in my area that I can talk to. If it's anything like CB radio in my area, I'm screwed. :P

Thanks for this. I plan to get into GMRS (relatively) soon. I want to get a radio first to see if i really want to dive in, and then get my government participation award / license.

I was not too sure about your channel at first, but your vast knowledge of all the fars has sold me on the coolness of GMRS, so I felt little choice but to subscribe.

Hi Randy...I just got my GMRS license ($35) for the whole family. 'Have 3 GMRS HTs....All because of you and your very informative, entertaining videos. More power to you. Keep up the good work from Durham, NC.

Welcome to all the new “GMRS Cool Kids” joining the hobby. If you’ve stumbled upon this channel by your good fortune, Randy has a great sense of humor and is quite entertaining. Randy, thanks again for what you do, I hope you enjoyed the holidays!

I acquired my GMRS license this week and it was $35 total for 10 years. Notarubicon you are a straight shooter and on point I’ve seen a few of your videos I learned and I laughed Thank You

Your controlled sarcasm is great. And... your explanation is accurate and clear. Thanks.

I just got my GMRS license using the documentation found in your "How to get a GMRS License - Easy Guide. Thank you very much, and yes, the fee is $35.00 for 10 years.

2 things!! I belly laughed at the “say goodbye with 69 because GMRS is more fun” Also I love the free minigame that comes with your videos trying to pause at the right moment to read your blurb

Your content is hilarious, engaging, and informative. Keep it up!

I’m new to this awesome hobby and I’m glad that I found your channel it’s so much easier To understand all of the things necessary to make it work and have fun with it I thank you so much for your channel

You are the best teacher in the world. Keep up the great work dude!!!

There’s a guy in my area who talks JUST like how you said not to. Few weeks ago someone told him to “STFU with that BS” (im sure it was the nearby overland group) and he lost his shit. It made for very entertaining listening.

Awesome video and explanation! I currently operate CB radio and have been looking into GMRS as another form of communication. This helped a lot! Thank you!

I got my son and I each our GMRS licenses last year before I knew that one would work for both of us. $70 for both. I'm a Ham, too, but I'm absolutely loving being involved in GMRS. Glad there are people like you promoting it all.

OK…..love the vids, thank you. 2 - 935Gs are on their way…BTW, love the Beretta 92 cleaning mat.

It would be great if you could do a few use cases of setting up a group of radios for prepping, family or group. I am looking at the channels and trying to program my UV-9Gs but unsure if some of these settings would help us use the radios much easier. For instance can I use the Repeater channels on these devices to help eliminate extra 'noise'?

This was awesome! Thank you! While I am studying for my Ham license, and have already received my GMRS license. I think I definitely naturally fit in to your cool kid group! Sure do appreciate your wit!

I found your channel a few days ago and have watched several videos now. I absolutely love your sense of humor. You waste time so I subscribed.

This has become my favorite CommieTube Channel. Thanks for all the informative Videos !!! 🍺🍻👍

Great job as always Randy. You are still the man.

Love these videos. Just got the Baofeng GM15 PRO 2 pack from Amazon and yes got the lic (now $35) from the FCC. Will continue to make my way thru your videos. Thank you sir!

The level of quality and information in your videos are unmatched. Keep up the good work! Subscribed.

I'm a happy ham and recently got my GMRS license. Love my Wouxun KG-935G. You sold me on that one. I just love radio.

Welcome to all the new GMRS Cool Kids; this may possibly be the best, most informative and entertaining RU-vid-rish channel on this date at this time. Wait and see. And watch out for the subliminal messages, hidden subliminally in the videos. I don't know why I was compelled to write that / this.

Great video. I just found your channel. You give great information. The facial expressions and delivery 🤣 are awesome! Looking forward to more . Thank you for providing great content!!!

Thank you. 🙏 I am just beginning my GMRS journey as I watch this entire video. Done. I have grad-geeated!!!! Great information. Thanks again.

Just applied for my GMRS license today. Didn’t watch your video, thinking “It can’t be that hard!” I was wrong. Yes, it is that ridiculously stupid. Still $70 on 1/25/22

Applied for my GMRS license today. My idle forgetfulness and persistent cheapskatedness finally paid off. The price is now $35.

Retired LEO and Army veteran. It’s nice to learn something new. Thank you!

First time coming across your channel! I'm not even halfway into the video and I already have a deep appreciation for your very subtle and dry humor. 😆

Love your style , well done

great vid as always... I think I'll go broadcast about it with some friends ;)

Thanks! I’ve been researching gmrs for my car club. Your videos have helped more than any other single source of info. Thanks again!

Randy, after watching your videos I have purchased a gmrs repeater and some Ht’s. It’s really fun stuff. Thanks for all your suggestions, information, and humor.

I am hoping to be a pillar of the community soon by rigging up a repeater. Don’t know if the radios I picked up will work, but worst case I have a radio for each car if they don’t.

my husband got me a kg-935g for Christmas. I think I picked a winner

Thank you for your videos. I just ordered the BTech GMRS Pro, and just signed up for my FCC GMRS license, which, as of 2/14/23 is $35. And much confuckulation, all for free. The application fee process was quite frustrating, all for free. I finally crashed my way through the language, and log offs, and log ons, all for free. All that aside, you're videos have been very helpful, and free!

Been looking at getting a GMRS radio for some now. Many Jeep clubs and Jeep Jamboree now requires it on their adventures and of course there is the safety aspect when solo overlanding. Your humor was appreciated and actually quite helpful. Hopefully Chuck will find work and maybe stop amusin' himself by abusin' himself, and his folks will be able to use the basement for storage.

Thanks for the info, Randy. I live in Canada, where no licence is needed to use GMRS, but it is limited to 2 W of transmission power, and no repeaters are allowed. Do you know if it is legal to use Q-codes from amateur radio (e.g. QTH, QRP, QRO) on GMRS/FRS?

I just want to know how you get your radios in the background to light up and flicker continuously. It's mesmerizing.

Just got the GMRS license today. The cost was now $35. Good job on the videos. I have enjoyed them. As a reminder, if you have to tell people you're one of the cool kids, then you're not a cool kid.

I passed my GMRS test and a proud new licensed operator. The exam (navigating the FCC website) took about an hour to complete. Thank you for all you do. I credit your video for my success.

Nice idea on swinging around the UV5R antenna. Maybe it'll keep the sad hams away since now the UV5R has yet another versatile use as a weapon if they become angry again. The UV5R is no doubt the most versatile HT ever.

Thanks for the video Randy. So as I was watching and thinking about repeaters I had a novel thought....does not happen often......If a repeater is made from a receiver and a transmitter, does the receiver need to be a GMRS approved radio....I mean you can receiver GMRS legally on any radio...but does the receiver on a GMRS repeater need to be an FCC approved GMRS radio....It is sort of blowing my mind......69, Steve

I’m a new GMRS user and licensee. I really enjoy your videos. They are very informative. Keep up the great work!

Thank you, I appreciate you taking the time to explain this to people who have never looked into GMRS before.

Thanks Randy ! Good information as always 👍 69's 🤣

Thank you for the videos Randy. Bought my double priced licence and some radios so I am well on my way to being a cool kid and a RU-vid GMRS expert. Just curious how the FCC knows if you are a FRS user, a licenced GMRS user, or a rule breaker on a UV5R? Is Uncle Sam just playing us?

Just received my GMRS license in January. I'm also a general class amateur guy, but you and your videos encouraged me to get and use my GMRS license. Thanks. Please keep up the great videos.

Thank you for helping me be a “cool kid”. I have been an amateur radio operator for over 30 years and gmrs is new for me. I received my gmrs call sign today. We have an emergency communication and preparedness program with our area and church and trying to help members with communication if don’t want to become a ham. Gmrs may be way for them. Thanks

“License” aka government money grab.

If we say "69", do we also say "over and under" instead of "over and out"?

I'm an absolute rookie need all information!!!! Thanks man I like the sense of humor you put in these! I had a lil cardboard ham radio thing when I was a kid but really didn't get it... I'm very interested in this subject! I've learned the menu well from your videos! Now I just need to add a lot more frequency and figure out the repeater thingy and how to transmit and get a license

Thank you for clearing up the mud concerning GMRS and Hams......Your video is simple and effective.

I was a normal people because I've never been vaccinated. Now, I am a step above normal people because I am also a GMRS expert.

not buying the license till they lower the price, I know they are watching, get off your butt's and lower the price

Just got it today. $35. Thanks for taking all the time to make these videos. You’re great!

I applied for my GMRS License March 30th still have not gotten it. Was 70.00 a few days ago. Apparently they are having billing issues with their system so I'm being patient. I'm a new cool kid. I bought Midland 2 way for camping, in a week I will be buying the GMRS radio. Excited! Still studying for Technician license.