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srbecker58

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I know there are numerous threads about different types of equipment, but being new to radios and GMRS, I am just curious what you all use.

1. What equipment do you own? Handles, base station, mobile in your vehicle? All of the above?

2. Any photos of your setups?

3. What do you use your GMRS for mainly? Just communicating? Emergencies/SHTF? Hunting or ATVing/4x4ing?

Just trying to get an idea for where I see myself in a few years lol. I have a very addictive personality...
 

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1. Midland MXT-275 in the car with the Midland 6db antenna (hatch mount). Wouxon KG-1000G base with a Laird 5db antenna (attic mount). Wouxon KG-905G handheld.

2. Base & handheld mainly used for local comms. Mobile used for travel/repeaters.
 

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Well, I will answer my own questions.

1. I am still learning so dont laugh. I originally purchased a Btech UV-5X3 before knowing what I actually intended to use it for. Since narrowing down my uses to GMRS and learning that radio is illegal for GMRS, I decided to return it. I since purchased a pair of Radioddity GM-30 radios to learn on, play with and use as loner radios for family members. I also have a back order placed for a Wouxun KG-905G which from NYRHKY94 above and a few others I have read and saw on youtube, seems to be a great handheld that should do me good for a while... Correct me if I am wrong?

2. I dont think photos are necessary since I more so meant for photos of home base station setups or installs in vehicles. Handhelds are just handhelds...

3. I plan to use my GMRS radios and license mostly for Fun/outdoor activities such as playing with the kids or keeping in contact with them while camping. I also plan to use them to keep in touch with my parents and other family while camping or driving to and from camping. I bonus use that I intend on looking into are hitting our local repeaters to chat with others in my area. And lastly, they are a good back up tool in emergency situations for listening to channels, hitting repeaters for help, or contacting friends/family.
 
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