How Is GMRS Different From Ham Radio? What Is The Difference Between Amateur Radio and GMRS?

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For this video I got bored and decided to start talking about some of the differences between ham radios and GMRS radios, the difference between the GMRS radio service and the ham radio service and some of the differences between ham and GMRS license. This video should in no way be confused with a video that discusses all of the differences between Amateur radio and GMRS - This video goes over only some of the more important differences between the two radio services. "Important" as determined by me.
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@40MeterTechHamRadio 14 дней назад

2 separate animals... Ham Radio requires intelligence and technical experience. GMRS is a more kid friendly service that only requires a few bux so you can keep in touch with family in a small area. I noticed that your license you show looks NOTHING like any license for GMRS or Amateur Radio I have ever seen. Did you print this from a service or did you make it yourself?

@TheNotaRubicon 14 дней назад

H.A.M. definitely does NOT require intelligence - licensed H.A.M. operators prove that on my channel everyday with their comments.

@40MeterTechHamRadio 14 дней назад

@@TheNotaRubicon You seem to be very confrontational and have issue with people who hold higher levels of intelligence than yourself. this is evident from the video content, the way you behave in the video and lack of respect you show. To make statements like that and think your funny or smart is far from accurate, you have made sure this is my only visit to your channel and that I go away with a very low opinion of you and your thought process. good day to you and enjoy the failures you have ahead of you.

@40MeterTechHamRadio 14 дней назад

@@TheNotaRubicon hmmm, you fail to allow any replies you don't like...how interesting. I do believe its time to create a channel dedicated to replies to you so others can see both view points....I am getting right on that...

@TheNotaRubicon 14 дней назад

@@40MeterTechHamRadio I thought you said that was your last visit to my channel.

@TheRealRenn 3 дня назад

I went to 40MeterTech HamRadio's YT channel and found cobwebs and cricket noises...or maybe they were tree frogs. They sound similar at times. Nothing related to intelligence...tho

@HBTwoodworking 2 месяца назад

Your Mossberg mat motivated me to purchase a Mossberg 590A1. Now I am better with radios.

@mathewringle8444 2 месяца назад

Heat shield, ghost rings, 9 shot?

@HBTwoodworking 2 месяца назад

No heat shield, but considering it.

@grigorirasputin5020 2 месяца назад

Mini-shell and 2.75", 3", compatible?

@HBTwoodworking 2 месяца назад

It is 2.75” and 3”. I understand there is a small insert that can be put in the elevator for using shorties..

@grigorirasputin5020 2 месяца назад

@HBTwoodworking Thank You! They have a version out now that does not require the little rubber doo-dad and will feed any mix of 2.75, 3, and mini, reliably.

@youarenotalone508 2 месяца назад

You saved me from porn addiction. Thank you 🙏🏼

@frank4fun64 2 месяца назад

"Some people" may touch themselves watching these videos.

@DinsDale-tx4br 2 месяца назад

@@frank4fun64 'Some People' may be touched by these videos. In a sentimental rather than a physical way. Aye, that is the rub of GMRS and Sad Ham culture.

@justinprice7484 2 месяца назад

The PH and OF app on his phone 💀

@jimleveritt3028 2 месяца назад

Ok. I cleared some space on the fridge door, and I got the laminator warming up so I’ll be ready to print off my certificate

@waylonk2453 2 месяца назад

Real HAMs use clear tape

@N2YTA 2 месяца назад

@@waylonk2453I do

@bendeleted9155 2 месяца назад

This is by far the number one ham channel.

@visivoo3845 2 месяца назад

Some people hate your commentary because they think it's condescending but I think it's hilarious

@TheNotaRubicon 2 месяца назад

The funny part is that i'm only condescending to the idiots.

@ivandubinsky1857 6 дней назад

@@TheNotaRubicon It takes one to know one.

@doogsm6013 3 дня назад

@@ivandubinsky1857 Ooh clever, did you learn that in Pre-school?

@TheRealRenn 3 дня назад

@@ivandubinsky1857 speaking from experience I take it?

@bodazaphfa 2 месяца назад

Not only are your shirts epic, but your background pics on the monitor are always epic as well. I found the donate button.

@TheNotaRubicon 2 месяца назад

Gracias!

@thegeneralsdad9955 2 месяца назад

One item you seem to have overlooked in your comparisons, as a member of the Jewish faith, I do not partake in Ham. Therefore GMRS is the popular choice for me. I truly enjoy your channel, Thanks Randy!

@YellowSnowman23 2 месяца назад

Just over 1 year ago, one of your vids came across my RU-vid recommended. I had heard of GMRS before but didnt know what it was. Same goes for HAM. I just knew it related to radios. I probably ended up watching 10 of you videos, one after another and was like "Yup goin down this rabbit hole" Fast forward 1yr. Im taking my HAM technician exam very soon (passing practice exams with an average of 98%) kinda just because. Got a KG-1000 in my Tacoma and a few handhelds. Dove into SDR and digital recently too. Despite me already knowing GMRS vs HAM, How to scan with a UV5R etc... I still watch your videos. I love the dry humor. You were the gateway drug to all of this, and my wallet hates you.

@oper12m 2 месяца назад

I am you about one year ago..... 😢 But I am having fun.

@geraldscott4302 2 месяца назад

Digital, and cheap Chinese junk, has done more to destroy ham radio than anything else.

@kumasu 2 месяца назад

@@geraldscott4302 You are one of the types of people Randy mentions in this video.

@goodolchris4173 2 месяца назад

Cheap Chinese Junk is why I can afford to enjoy ham radio.

@user-ri9hb6th1w 2 месяца назад

@geraldscott4302 is a sad ham ...lmao!

@scottb5662 2 месяца назад

GMRS, FRS and Amateur frequencies are a resource we should all share and protect.

@Huskrrrr 2 месяца назад

Thanks for a clear explanation. Your skillful hand gestures would make Vanna White jealous.

@sempertard 2 месяца назад

Thanks for the deadpan humor. I thought the art was long gone.

@KarmaFlight 2 месяца назад

It's about time you made another video! Slacker.

@1Craftyone 2 месяца назад

Thanks for dumbing it down for us, I was about to invest in a base unit to have my own GMRS repeater so I could talk to my sister in Virginia Beach from East TN, but you just made me realize it might not be obtainable. I thought if you use a 50 watt base with a 50 watt mobile and a handheld, I could do that. Crushed, but thank you for all the info, love your channel and you spontaneous comedy in keeping the trolls in check.

@terryjwood 2 месяца назад

I'm surprised that people still want to use radios to communicate when cell phones will do the job. Back in the 60s it made sense to use CB and other services that were available to the general public, because long distance calls were expensive. So I'm curious why you were hoping GMRS could bridge the gap from V.B. to East TN. Do cell phones not work for this? Are they too expensive? Thanks in advance for any reply!

@N2YTA 2 месяца назад

@@terryjwood GMRS users are people who need communications in remote areas, as in the case of off roading. There is some hobby aspect to GMRS, although some say there isn’t, that it’s just a tool. Amateur radio (ham radio), on the other hand, is a hobby. I like the idea of being able to communicate around the world autonomously, without the use of our communications infrastructure, my antenna to the other guy’s antenna.

@1Craftyone 2 месяца назад

They just had major outages for cell services, just want alternative ways to communicate when they shut it all down. @@terryjwood

@lyresmyth 2 месяца назад

@@terryjwood This was my thought. I don't get the whole as a click. If I need to talk to someone halfway around the world I have a phone. I don't see or understand this culture. Of course if SHTF then these people are the smart ones... I'm looking for a high power HT for that purpose only.

@mkellydixon 2 месяца назад

@@terryjwoodPeople want a backup form of communication. Because cell phones obviously don’t always work. I guess maybe you missed the recent AT&T disaster. A lot of people like to be able to make contact with their family and friends in case of an emergency. Also, for some it’s a hobby and fun.

@nimblehealer199 2 месяца назад

6:04 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣gravitational enriched people. I love it!

@hippy9835 2 месяца назад

I dig this guys sense of humor. LOL

@imhidingintheshop8889 2 месяца назад

As a fully endorsed and blessed by those that be Ham I must pronounce the fact that you are the most educational spectrum based channel I never miss..

@AZREDFERN 2 месяца назад

Ironically, you're a good part of the reason I got in to Amateur radio. I love your content. But I have an even bigger unfulfilled thirst for electromagnetic modulations now, thanks to you...

@steher 2 месяца назад

As your favorite viewer, I approve of another one of your informative videos.

@lowandslow3939 2 месяца назад

Now wait just a minute. He clearly told ME that I was his favorite viewer. 😅

@TJ-YouTube 2 месяца назад

I love the speed of your detail explanation so my brain has time to process the info.

@1o1s1s1i1e 2 месяца назад

I was listening to my scanner yesterday Randy and in between the many police calls, as our society melts down, two "HAM'S" were having a vital conversation about haircuts, that's right vital information, life saving information, and the one old guy, most likely bald, has his niece cut his hair only twice a year. I thought I best share this vital information so you could pass it on. Oh, and there was an ambulance call where they requested a "lift-assist" from the police/fire departments for most likely HAM operator as he was too heavy for two strong ambulance crew members to lift! RODGER BEEP!!!

@N2YTA 2 месяца назад

Were the police using a ham radio band, or where the hams using police frequencies?

@stoffeldesignstudiollc.399 Месяц назад

Love your channel, very amusing and educational.

@kenofken9458 2 месяца назад

I like the characterization of HAMs as "very, very different people". The kind of understated diplomatic statement which Queen Elizabeth's staff used to use which maintained civility but told her everything she needed to know!🤣

@0dmincheg Месяц назад

You cannot imagine (well, probably, YOU can) how I miss this kind of humor in these politically correct days of toothless impotence when you can’t call a stupid the stupid but "alternatively smart.” This channel is an oasis.

@grigorirasputin5020 2 месяца назад

Nice pic of The Supremes in the background!

@lavenderlilacproductions 2 месяца назад

9-0 baby

@matthewtaylor3301 Месяц назад

@@lavenderlilacproductionsEven the left leaning justices were like bro…. wt actual f

@BravoBassin 2 месяца назад

I have never laughed so hard but since I have found your channel I have been laughing my ass off every day!! Your videos are epic and I have still learned a lot as well. And then there are the sad hams and man do you hit the nail on the head with those dipshits. and reading there comments and then the comments of your viewershas been some of the best entertainment I have had in awhile! Hell even my wife loves to watch and listen to your channel and she could care less about radios lol! keep the great video's coming!

@bdinnocenzo 2 месяца назад

Thanks for the laughs. Keep up the good work Randolph!

@briggsy3155 2 месяца назад

As always a great video thanks mate 👍im not into radios much but i always watch you videos i always have a laugh and learn something while doing it 😁

@audiomaker1 2 месяца назад

I’ve given Randy grief in the past about inadvertently teaching the “follow minded” to disrespect another group’s space, but this video was well done and would be informative and useful to someone not aware of the GMRS/Ham differences. Nice work.

@donalddodson7365 2 месяца назад

Thanks, again, for highlighting the differences and similarities. 😂

@TheNotaRubicon 2 месяца назад

Thank YOU!

@marshal9216 2 месяца назад

@@TheNotaRubicon i love your videos and i am very new to this stuff. I was wondering if you have a video about any of these radios that already have the emergency channels pre-programed that i could use as a scanner? Thanks

@mikeo1568 2 месяца назад

Absolutely LOVE your videos!!!!! Thanks for your insight! LOL

@WatZ-In-Ur-Head 2 месяца назад

Thank you brother for making simple enough, that even this retired army signaller could understand. 🤣🤣🤣

@justplain8793 2 месяца назад

I want to thank you for taking the time to edit out when you blinked your eyes during this video. Saved me several seconds.

@TadDanley 2 месяца назад

Nicely done Sir!

@JDHood 2 месяца назад

Free tip: Do not get between a sad ham and the buffet line at the local Golden Corral feed-trough. Most enraged I've seen one was when we quit refilling the Ranch dressing bucket after he had already emptied it three or four times. He was fuming and shouting, "...'all you can eat', my ass!! Get the manager right now!!..."

@vierkleursalwapper9592 2 месяца назад

Domed firmament. Flat earth. Spot on! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

@user-jh4ck2ld4r 2 месяца назад

Thanks for straightening me out. I've totally been holding my radio incorrectly.

@TimmyMoza 2 месяца назад

Dang. I know i would love to hang out with Mister NotaRubicon as the conversations would be hilarious and just basically fun… we have similars humours…

@nomnom914 2 месяца назад

thank you for the certification, will add this to my resume

@russellrennier2224 2 месяца назад

The firmament. Amen brother

@lesturner 2 месяца назад

Simplex... Fars.... can be around, approximately, on average, give or take, 30 miles or so..... I love how Randy can give us such precise advice. Never stop!!

@dennistausky379 2 месяца назад

I dig your content, your pics, and shirts while driving the HAMies insane!!

@BustinThumbsForGazzo 2 месяца назад

No big words. My kind of video.

@miamivice966 2 месяца назад

I really, REALLY love your channel! You make learning about radios, ham and otherwise, fun. I also love the way you pin posts from the haters at the top. Keep on keepin on my friend, your channel (as opposed to frequencies 😉) is AWESOME!

@bsdavidson0360 2 месяца назад

I appreciate you certifying me. Hopefully my family will finally accept me now because I'm that much cooler.

@norm_sueb122 2 месяца назад

Thanks for the video!!!

@harveyfartz 2 месяца назад

Well said. Thank you.

@lonnieke 2 месяца назад

Thanks for the "suggestions"

@MrToad-actual 2 месяца назад

Thank you, Randy. I have canned hams and can talk many fars. A lot of squealing though. No license is required.

@tommyj1811 2 месяца назад

This channel is the best.

@adamwhite9665 2 месяца назад

I never knew radios would be so entertaining!

@joelnagy8291 2 месяца назад

Great channel.

@treehugger420 2 месяца назад

This channel is fantastic😂

@MGAC1701 2 месяца назад

Thanks to you...I can't stop buying "boo-fwang" radios, both GMRS and HAM...and even MURS. I can't stop.

@orilion1820 Месяц назад

😂 I love the way he pronouncements it 😂 The first time I watched one of his videos I was distracted and a little irritated irl and I was annoyed by him, then I watched more and realized it's his shtick 😂 He actually reminds me a friend irl.

@dennishrusecky7549 2 месяца назад

You are the MAN

@gregorybrannan7202 2 месяца назад

OMG! That license!! 😂 It would have also been funny to flash the first amendment on the screen.

@kchaney56 2 месяца назад

Love your "handheld background" flashing lights and looks.

@bobbyc961 2 месяца назад

I’d like to see a Randy blooper reel… if such a thing exists … maybe one blink

@RationNerd 2 месяца назад

I really like your no BS and funny explanations.

@Power-Ads 2 месяца назад

So I was the one who gave you a hard time about one of your other videos "Should I get a ham radio license" HOWEVER I will also give you credit for a job well done! You were respectful and didn't bash ham radio needlessly. You gave pros and cons of both Ham as well as GMRS (I do support both by the way) and our local club also supports and welcomes GMRS as well. You go on Ham Radio 2.0 RU-vid channel as well as others, and they don't needlessly bash you or GMRS To me personally, I don't mind poking a little fun at the "Some People" know it all types, but I think in some of your more recent videos over the past few years, you are giving the impression that MOST Hams are "Sad Hams" When in reality "Most" hams in the hobby really enjoy radio, and try to be helpful, plus a good number of GMRS users are also hams. YES Unfortunately a small percentage are "Sad Hams" ... All I ask is you mention a little more often (as you did in older videos) Its only a few that give the good hams a bad name.

@timmturner Месяц назад

I think it's more "Sad Hams" are simply the most vocal and these are the people his videos poke fun at.

@pache2112 14 дней назад

Man, i would much rather learn from YOU than the other radio snob know'it'all's! You are cool!👍and funny 3:30 😁 thanks for the knowledge!!

@Wanderer_XJ 2 месяца назад

Randy, we need a video comparing these pacific radios to Atlantic versions.

@bigalbert1598 2 месяца назад

I love watching your videos. 😂

@ohaya1 2 месяца назад

Gravitationally enriched? Love it!

@rapache1 2 месяца назад

Thank you

@trooperrogue9732 2 месяца назад

Excellent Video. Thank You. I'm a "Dummy" when it comes to all this but right Now, I feel like I passed to the next grade. (Lol) On a serious note, Thank you. Truly enjoy watching your videos. Starting to get my wife to watch them.

@n7kme 2 месяца назад

Gotta love “notarubicon”. Randy, keep up the good work!

@tx.tactical3165 2 месяца назад

Very informative, how do you keep a straight face???😂😂😂

@TheNotaRubicon 2 месяца назад

My life is too miserable to smile or laugh about anything.

@johnearley9924 2 месяца назад

@@TheNotaRubicon Nice to know you belong to the brotherhood of misery

@ANONM60D 9 дней назад

Thank you for this.

@timmears1797 2 месяца назад

Thank you for making me an expert.

@DeepBlueWaves 2 месяца назад

Wide-angle, tri-color.. lookin good Sir!

@user-jw4iq5qf8s 2 месяца назад

Dome- Firmament 'Moody Blue, tell me am I getting through' (tempermental glass)

@christopherradic2183 2 месяца назад

Great video ! I'm one of those ham radio operators talking all over the world ! Sometimes using a digital mode called ft8 ...

@boogaloonick7526 2 месяца назад

Screw the haters I think you are hilarious and very informative.

@natenoneofyourbusiness3623 2 месяца назад

you come out with a video. i give it a thumbs up.

@jpbrown1963 2 месяца назад

31 years licenses proud ham radio

@danleep1185 2 месяца назад

By the way, I love your family portrait in the background, there...over your right shoulder...

@rsandu2007 2 месяца назад

Thank you, Randy, for this simple, excellent video! However, may I sugest (for a future video) some comparisons between 1. American GMRS and European PMR (licensed and unlicensed), as well as 2. Services like PMR and GMRS, on one side and CB, on the other side. Licensing details are interesting, but that's not all. More interesting is the efficiency when communicating (simplex or with repeaters) over long distances. Which service offers more penetration and stability (i.e. dependability)? Thank you! 😊😊

@kj7element276 2 месяца назад

lol I love the subtle display of the iphone screen with some…questionable apps loaded on there. Also love that very real and definitely official “loisense” 🤣 you crack me up!

@aqdrobert 2 месяца назад

At the Phoenix Zoo, Arizona, volunteers and visitors alike use multiple FRS/GMRS channels. I find out which animals are the most active, volunteers planning presentations, and teachers looking for students who wandered off. I advised some volunteers to use FRS Channels 1-14 to avoid powerful GMRS repeater outputs.

@Pagansdad 2 месяца назад

Since I’m a RU-vid certified expert now I’ve been transmitting on my uv5r left and right! If the fccz come for me I will cite this video as my license. Porpoise ahoy Roger beep full 5-9ery.

@mrgfy111 2 месяца назад

Thanks!

@TheNotaRubicon 2 месяца назад

Thank YOU!

@karinchaney101 2 месяца назад

"The differences in the life styles", that is the truth and the more I invest time in this hobby the more those differences become apparent.

@wjonthetrail 2 месяца назад

The shirt Is a instructions Manual needed for some people

@sirmize5822 2 месяца назад

The real question is, "What's the frequency, Kenneth?"

@scoutwalters 2 месяца назад

My smarts are reaching many more fars after watching your videos. Thanks Randy! If you sleep with a GMRS radio, do you get honorary HAMster status? Asking for a friend.

@reidtillery2856 2 месяца назад

GMRS is a good radio service. It's for the general public who want to be able to use radio to communicate locally. GMRS often ignites an interest in radio in people. Many of these go on to become ham radio operators once they come to realize that GMRS is ham radio lite.

@NatureZone101 2 месяца назад

I started laughing as soon as he went to "and to learn about the difference between those types of people" because I knew he was going to say "read through the comment". 👍

@tacsquirrel 2 месяца назад

This guy is fantastic

@MikeInMurray 2 месяца назад

The test for a GMRS license is successfully navigating the horrible FCC website to get one.

@daveengstrom9250 Месяц назад

Boy, you nailed.it. That is the most confusing site on the planet (designed by the government).

@user-sy2uk1db2n 2 месяца назад

Thanks

@JVRottweil 2 месяца назад

I always wanted to get into HAM until I met HAM people. No desire anymore.

@PheonixRises2040 2 месяца назад

Yeah Ham people turned me off to the hobby. Now I will just pick up a GMRS radio with the license.

@philipstaite4775 2 месяца назад

That's too bad. It is a fun and interesting hobby. Well of course I'd say that since I'm into it. You are right though - there are several "types" of people you meet in the hobby. How do I say this diplomatically? Not all of them make good ambassadors or representatives for the hobby. Hopefully you'll have a better experience sometime in the future and maybe explore the hobby a little more.

@nolan9949 25 дней назад

What’s wrong with ham people? I’m only watching this vid because I’m thinking about buying a ham radio for my emergency bag

@MKActual. 2 месяца назад

Just stumbled across this channel, absolutely amazing content. Love the flat earth references

@fabLS1 21 день назад

Thank you for being so pacific. 😂

@gregphillips9670 2 месяца назад

I just finished watching. Why have i not received my certificate yet?

@lyresmyth 2 месяца назад

Howdy, I do enjoy your videos and information, though after watching and reading as much content I'm no less understanding the best radio to buy for my purposes. I'm not interested in getting any licenses, I'm not interested in becoming a ham or gmrs operator, I'm not interested in transmitting on any radio, except in the case of an emergency. So.. Can the UV 5R be unlocked or is there any other radio out there that can be fully unlocked to both gmrs, ham and any other frequencies, band width that would be useful in the case of an emergency? There are several radios out there that say they can be unlocked, but does this mean for transmitting? I'd prefer something 8 to 10 watts. I see amazon is selling a new 8 watt UV5R, but from what I'm hearing this radio can no longer be opened up? Any advice here would be appreciated... I'm not so concerned about price though I'll have to weigh that out if the only radio costs a small fortune... Thanks in advance..

@barnetts9812 2 месяца назад

You tell 'em Randy

@DinsDale-tx4br 2 месяца назад

1:18 in the ID Card's main title the AL in Federal and the ess in wireless is off color. This is usually caused by someone leaving a greasy finger print on the card whilst manually feeding it into the dye sub printer. Hint to 'the wise': use cotton gloves when handling CR80 cards :-) Essentially the card producer is treating cards like You -'He Who Does Not Blink' treat your Boofwang Rubber Duckies' . You made a good fist of this informative presentation :-)

@PINOY489 Месяц назад

😆love this one

@joeblough4605 2 месяца назад

At least once a year you should have a Comment Awards Show. I really try to bring my A Game to the channel as do many of us, and we demand recognition (and merch). Maybe a trophy shaped like a hand and forearm doing that "insert" position? Categories for Sadhams and responses, dumbest questions, dumbest sugestions (although clearly mine is a great suggestion and a contender for the best suggestion award this year), and best suggestions. Cheap Merch prizes, or, I win and you record a very sarcastic outgoing message on my voicemail to cut down on the stupid messages that i often get.

@pascalbruyere7108 2 месяца назад

I have my GMRS ‘licence’ and I am now slowly learning for the Ham licence, so I can contribute to the local emergency response team. Maybe you want to add this to the ‘type’ of people who get into ham. I met a few more lately at a ham folks gathering: all the younger guys (no women) are there for that reason: emergency preparedness, as we are here in an earthquake prone areas, SF Bay Area. I also know a few people who got into ham some years ago for the ‘GMRS’ life style but did not know about GMRS at the time: could you elaborate on the history of GMRS and when did it become popular? GMRS is definitely a lot more practical and usable than Ham.