Best handheld GMRS? Any with scanning ability?

[03msc]

It's all crowd sourced.

Correct. And if we don't submit updates to said sites to keep them up to date then we have no room to complain that they aren't up to date.

Same as the database on here - if someone finds new info or something that is different than what is listed, submit the updated info so it can be, yep, updated.

 

[smittie]

Based on MyGMRS.com most of the repeaters in the areas that I travel through have the same settings. So, I programmed my radio for those settings. If it works, great. If it doesn't work, it doesn't work. MyGMRS is a fairly decent resource for finding GMRS repeater information. I will assume that repeaters not listed are not intended for public use. That is the option of the individual who spent the time, money and effort to put the repeater up. Is MyGMRS perfect? Nope. Do I care that it is not perfect? Nope.
I work with ag operations. They are not interested in sharing their resources with the public, the repeaters serve a business purpose for their family owned business. GMRS is a great solution. They do not need to spend the money on business itinerant freqs and they can coordinate larger area communications.

 

[tomk62]

Looking to get my first GMRS radio, getting license today, looking for something simple enough but would like something with the ability to scan the GMRS bands for activity. Is there something like that? If not, what are recommendations for a good radio? Uses would be emergency comms during disasters (typically hurricanes) or SHTF scenario. Was looking at T800. I'll be giving one radio to my dad who lives about 2/3 miles away but want to be able to talk to others also.

TIA

Being new to radios and GMRS, check out https://www.youtube.com/@TheNotaRubicon - his style is not for everybody but if you get his sense of humor he's pretty funny (and knowledgeable). His videos present a no-nonsense and real world approach to GMRS topics.

 

[Ace9133uwu]

Being new to radios and GMRS, check out https://www.youtube.com/@TheNotaRubicon - his style is not for everybody but if you get his sense of humor he's pretty funny (and knowledgeable). His videos present a no-nonsense and real world approach to GMRS topics.

Remember- it’s pronounced boofwang. That said; I second this.

Wouxun is a really good HT GMRS brand to go with. Not that it’s a GMRS radio, the new KG-Q10H is absolutely terrific.

Edit: non-affiliate link below
www.buytwowayradios.com
is the premeir source for Wouxun if you’re interested.