GMRS is getting more popular in many areas. No test just pay $35 and get your license. 22 channels, repeaters in some areas and not much different than the 70cm Amateur band.
I was thinking about looking into that and bringing it up on an ITL . I still can . It is not popular here yet but I think it is coming. Thank you Mayor!
I don't deserve any thanks, but I am glad my Technician test helped you consider moving forward with your Ham Radio General class. I have antenna issues. I am hoping to have it resolved next weekend. I have a J-Pole antenna that I need to build a base for. I also own a BaoFeng UV-5R with an original Nagoya NA-771 antenna. The HT itself is one of the original ones with no big batteries or bells and whistles. For fun and easy setup, I also have a smaller RTL-SDR setup with a V antenna that came with it. I have a Retevis RT95 which is nice for the truck, but I have to figure out what I am going to do about an antenna. My truck is aluminum, so the old magnetic antennas won't stick. I need to study for my General license. I haven't even started that yet and it is almost the end of the month. Things happen. But, all is good. 73 and God Bless!
I have put together a to go pack . That has my uv5r and the things for it if anything might happen. I try to think about power loss and helping others in a emergency with it . It more then likely will. Not get used but if it is needed . I do have it . It was cheap to put together. It. Also has a roll up J-pole antenna. The bag was passed to me by another ham RonC on. RU-vid . I use a lot of dipoles here . They are quick and easy to make with speaker wire . The antenna app for Android is my go to . It cuts out lots of time .
