GMRS Stuff

[Frenchy]

Well I Finally got myself a GMRS Radio. Its for the Pathfinder of Course. For whats its worth we all know it will communicate with FRS as well. Just that alone makes me think its worth it.

What did I get? I got the Midland MXT275 WITH the 32 inch antenna. I also have to T10 X-Talker walkie talkies just in case someone in a group im in doesnt have a radio.

How is the range? Hard to say since I havent tested it yet but from what i hear it's nice. Just testing out the NOAA Weather channels on the MXT275 and the X10 I can say the MXT was able to pick up two channels vs the T10 could only pickup 1. Not a full suprise.

Would I recommend GMRS to others? Most likely yes since the OffRoaf Crowd is starting to leave CB and with GMRS you don't have the so called "Clubs like HAM" that birch at you because you cant talk to someone on the other side of the world. And you dont have to take a test for the license(just got mine for $35).

All in all I feel everone on here planning to get a communication radio for thier Ranger or any other vehicle should consider the GMRS radios first along with FRS.

Here are some pictures from the install today!!

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[Trigganometry]

Well I Finally got myself a GMRS Radio. Its for the Pathfinder of Course. For whats its worth we all know it will communicate with FRS as well. Just that alone makes me think its worth it.

What did I get? I got the Midland MXT275 WITH the 32 inch antenna. I also have to T10 X-Talker walkie talkies just in case someone in a group im in doesnt have a radio.

How is the range? Hard to say since I havent tested it yet but from what i hear it's nice. Just testing out the NOAA Weather channels on the MXT275 and the X10 I can say the MXT was able to pick up two channels vs the T10 could only pickup 1. Not a full suprise.

Would I recommend GMRS to others? Most likely yes since the OffRoaf Crowd is starting to leave CB and with GMRS you don't have the so called "Clubs like HAM" that birch at you because you cant talk to someone on the other side of the world. And you dont have to take a test for the license(just got mine for $35).

All in all I feel everone on here planning to get a communication radio for thier Ranger or any other vehicle should consider the GMRS radios first along with FRS.

Here are some pictures from the install today!!

No elastic cord from the ceiling For that mic? ?

 

[Frenchy]

No elastic cord from the ceiling For that mic? ?

Unfortunately I have a giant sunroof in the way ?‍

 

[D Fresh]

Ok dude. I know the Pathfinder is old, but that's fucking ridiculous. Treat that thing right and clean it up for Christ's sake.

 

[Frenchy]

Ok dude. I know the Pathfinder is old, but that's fucking ridiculous. Treat that thing right and clean it up for Christ's sake.

Yeah, just incase you are wondering its been a project ever since I got it. If you truly knew what happened to it before hand then you would flip your lid.

 

[ControlNode]

MXT275 is a decent little radio for accessing repeaters and talking locally with FRS, or other licensed GMRS, users on cruises. I have one on my desk at the house with the included antenna just on the rain gutter of the house. For the truck I wanted a better "on the road" travelling radio so I went with the KG-1000G. I have programmed the repeaters near the race tracks I go to and some on the road to and from and hope to connect on them.

 

[D Fresh]

Yeah, just incase you are wondering its been a project ever since I got it. If you truly knew what happened to it before hand then you would flip your lid.

I've got a project that's nearly as old, sat for 2 years, is topless, and I share it with my 16 year old.

That's disgusting.

Edit: I know a guy that runs a crime scene clean up company if you want his info.

 

[Frenchy]

I've got a project that's nearly as old, sat for 2 years, is topless, and I share it with my 16 year old.

That's disgusting.

Edit: I know a guy that runs a crime scene clean up company if you want his info.

Look if you are really that concerned why dont you.come clean it up yourself. Dont want to.do that? Then keep the thread on topic

 

[D Fresh]

Look if you are really that concerned why dont you.come clean it up yourself. Dont want to.do that? Then keep the thread on topic

I'm cleaning the wife's car up tomorrow. Bring it up to Brighton and I'll help. No beers though. I gotta work tomorrow night.

 

[Frenchy]

MXT275 is a decent little radio for accessing repeaters and talking locally with FRS, or other licensed GMRS, users on cruises. I have one on my desk at the house with the included antenna just on the rain gutter of the house. For the truck I wanted a better "on the road" travelling radio so I went with the KG-1000G. I have programmed the repeaters near the race tracks I go to and some on the road to and from and hope to connect on them.

I wont aregue that for what I'm doing this radio will do just fine. If anything I'm a bit sad that it doesnt have all 22 channels available(something to do with a portable only?) Regardless I will have a fair bit of fun with it. As for long distance traveling i feel a CB would be good for general traffic on the HWY.

 

[Phil_R]

Would I recommend GMRS to others? Most likely yes since the OffRoaf Crowd is starting to leave CB and with GMRS you don't have the so called "Clubs like HAM" that birch at you because you cant talk to someone on the other side of the world. And you dont have to take a test for the license(just got mine for $35).

@Frenchy Hey Chris I am not sure why you feel this way or if you have spoke with other amateur radio operators, better known as ham radio operators. Most all ham radio operators would be more than happy to help you acquire your ham radio license. You do not have to be in a "club" unless you want to. Sure, you can talk around the world if you want, however for mobile operations, you can use 2 meter VHF operation or 70 CM UHF operation. I have been a ham radio operator for a long time and have enjoyed all the different frequencies to talk on and also have talked on CB and haver GMRS radios as well. No longer do you need to learn Morris Code to get a ham license. Just some self study and you could easily get your ham radio license. Your technician class license might be something that would be beneficial to you. Even my wife has her tech license and she said the tests were not tough at all. Enjoy whatever means of radio communications you desire and have a good day!

 

[Frenchy]

Would I recommend GMRS to others? Most likely yes since the OffRoaf Crowd is starting to leave CB and with GMRS you don't have the so called "Clubs like HAM" that birch at you because you cant talk to someone on the other side of the world. And you dont have to take a test for the license(just got mine for $35).

@Frenchy Hey Chris I am not sure why you feel this way or if you have spoke with other amateur radio operators, better known as ham radio operators. Most all ham radio operators would be more than happy to help you acquire your ham radio license. You do not have to be in a "club" unless you want to. Sure, you can talk around the world if you want, however for mobile operations, you can use 2 meter VHF operation or 70 CM UHF operation. I have been a ham radio operator for a long time and have enjoyed all the different frequencies to talk on and also have talked on CB and haver GMRS radios as well. No longer do you need to learn Morris Code to get a ham license. Just some self study and you could easily get your ham radio license. Your technician class license might be something that would be beneficial to you. Even my wife has her tech license and she said the tests were not tough at all. Enjoy whatever means of radio communications you desire and have a good day!

Well I wasnt even aware that the test required you to learn morrise code at one point. Regardless how hard the test is or isnt I'm sure it already deters many(including myself) just for the fact many wont want to take a test if they dont have have to. Then again there are plenty of individuals that would rather not pay for a license wich becomes an advantage for both GMRS and HAM Radio. Helps keep the nonsense off the air in spots. Also as mentioned the OffRoad Crowd is going to GMRS for cleared communication compared to CB. The Jeep Jamboree is the big one on board with that and if not mistaken Midland did sponsor that a little bit.

As for overall cost it really depends on what you are getting. Not counting the hand helds I spent just about $300 on my radio for the Pathfinder. I could have spent more or less if I went a different Route. I'm sure its the same idea with HAM Radio. I wont argue that I have seen a few HAM Radios go past $500 before an Antenna is included as well.

Like said it really just depends on what you prefer but in all honesty for what.most here are going to do I feel GMRS will be the winner. Especially since you can talk to an FRS Radio.

 

[Phil_R]

Well I wasnt even aware that the test required you to learn morrise code at one point. Regardless how hard the test is or isnt I'm sure it already deters many(including myself) just for the fact many wont want to take a test if they dont have have to. Then again there are plenty of individuals that would rather not pay for a license wich becomes an advantage for both GMRS and HAM Radio. Helps keep the nonsense off the air in spots. Also as mentioned the OffRoad Crowd is going to GMRS for cleared communication compared to CB. The Jeep Jamboree is the big one on board with that and if not mistaken Midland did sponsor that a little bit.

As for overall cost it really depends on what you are getting. Not counting the hand helds I spent just about $300 on my radio for the Pathfinder. I could have spent more or less if I went a different Route. I'm sure its the same idea with HAM Radio. I wont argue that I have seen a few HAM Radios go past $500 before an Antenna is included as well.

Like said it really just depends on what you prefer but in all honesty for what.most here are going to do I feel GMRS will be the winner. Especially since you can talk to an FRS Radio.

When I paid for my GMRS license about 8 months ago, I think it was around $60 to $80 dollars. They said that they had reduced the price but they sure hadn't when I got mine. Glad you got the reduced price. The ham radio I take in my Ranger is a Baofeng dual band, 2 meter and 440 MHz. I think I paid about $39.00 on Amazon for it. It is a portable hand held and works great. I have a Baofeng GMRS hand held as well. I think I paid $49.00 on Amazon for it. It is a nice radio as well. Midland makes a good GMRS radio too, as you well know. You can get a more expensive ham radio mobile too and even get mobile radios with the "Low Band" frequencies to talk all across the USA or farther. Just depends what you like. I agree that CB radio is not that great of an option as that frequency band that is used can get congested when the conditions are right and you get interference from distant stations. 11 meters should of never been used as a CB short range communication channel or set of channels (frequencies). Back when CB radio was real active, some folks that were CB radio operators wanted to talk on the ham radio frequencies. Having to spend a little effort to get a ham radio license kept the people that were not respectful of others off the ham radio bands. In other words, if you had to work to get licensed, you probably respected the ham radio service and most operated via the rules. Nothing against any CB operator, it just kept the disrespectful kids with the potty mouths off the ham bands. Now, even some ham operators are a bit disrespectful these days, be it in the minority.

 

[Frenchy]

When I paid for my GMRS license about 8 months ago, I think it was around $60 to $80 dollars. They said that they had reduced the price but they sure hadn't when I got mine. Glad you got the reduced price. The ham radio I take in my Ranger is a Baofeng dual band, 2 meter and 440 MHz. I think I paid about $39.00 on Amazon for it. It is a portable hand held and works great. I have a Baofeng GMRS hand held as well. I think I paid $49.00 on Amazon for it. It is a nice radio as well. Midland makes a good GMRS radio too, as you well know. You can get a more expensive ham radio mobile too and even get mobile radios with the "Low Band" frequencies to talk all across the USA or farther. Just depends what you like. I agree that CB radio is not that great of an option as that frequency band that is used can get congested when the conditions are right and you get interference from distant stations. 11 meters should of never been used as a CB short range communication channel or set of channels (frequencies). Back when CB radio was real active, some folks that were CB radio operators wanted to talk on the ham radio frequencies. Having to spend a little effort to get a ham radio license kept the people that were not respectful of others off the ham radio bands. In other words, if you had to work to get licensed, you probably respected the ham radio service and most operated via the rules. Nothing against any CB operator, it just kept the disrespectful kids with the potty mouths off the ham bands. Now, even some ham operators are a bit disrespectful these days, be it in the minority.

To my understanding it was mid April of this year that the license fee was dropped finally since the FCC announced it over a year ago. Why it took that long? No idea.

 

[JesseS]

Call signs I have or had over the years
N5CRK- US HAM
DA1YM- Germany HAM
WRO1278- US GMRS/MURS/FRS
I did CB for years both base and mobile, but it has a lot of limitations, FM is much better of course, but also has some limits, line of sight and little to no skip propagation.
If your radio is programmable here is a good list you might find helpful.

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