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Every guide, tool and live feature for GMRS, ham radio and simplex nodes in one list. Search it or pick a group.
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GMRS
Complete GMRS guide
History, FRS versus GMRS, licensing, tones, antennas and habits.
GMRS
GMRS in plain words
Band, license, power and range at a glance.
GMRS
GMRS questions and answers
Quick answers to what new users ask most.
GMRS
FCC Part 95 rules
Plain summary of the GMRS rules.
GMRS
Rules and regulations
Part 95 and Part 97 side by side, with links to the official text.
GMRS
Questions and answers
Thirty searchable answers on GMRS, repeaters, nets, nodes and ham.
GMRS
Batteries and backup power
Battery types, care and backup power for outages.
GMRS
Radio safety
Antenna, RF exposure, driving and outdoor safety.
GMRS
The GMRS hobby
Ways to enjoy GMRS, a first-month plan, gear ladder and manners.
GMRS
Fix my GMRS radio
Pick a problem and get fixes in order.
GMRS
Program a repeater into my radio
Eight steps, plus software and reset tips.
GMRS
Radio programming steps
Set frequency, tone and power on your radio, plus fixes.
GMRS
Glossary
Radio words explained simply.
GMRS
Full radio glossary
Searchable list of 44 terms.
GMRS
Volunteer with your radio
SKYWARN, ARES, RACES and CERT, and how to start.
GMRS
The WSFW755 repeater
Frequency, PL tone, programming and coverage.
GMRS
Weekly nets
When the roll call and radio checks happen.
GMRS
Ohio repeater list
Searchable Ohio GMRS repeaters with frequency and tone.
GMRS
How to operate
Radio words, first call, signal reports and good habits. Printable.
GMRS
Antenna guide
Antenna types, placement and reading SWR.
GMRS
FRS, GMRS, MURS, CB and ham compared
Five radio services side by side.
GMRS
Equipment guide
Handhelds, mobiles, base stations and antennas.
GMRS
Emergency preparedness
Go-kits, family plans and how to call for help.
GMRS
Printable repeater card
Pocket card with frequencies, PL tone and net times.
GMRS
Repeater decal
Printable round, bumper sticker and shield decals.
Ham radio
Ham radio exam prep
License classes, a six-week plan and exam day tips.
Ham radio
Ham practice quiz
Six Technician-style questions with a score.
Ham radio
FCC Part 97 rules
Plain summary of the amateur radio rules.
Ham radio
GMRS versus ham
How the two services differ.
Ham radio
Phonetic alphabet converter
Spell call signs the way operators do.
Ham radio
Live ham propagation
Solar flux, sunspots, K index and estimated HF band conditions.
Ham radio
Geomagnetic activity
Live Kp index, which affects HF bands.
Ham radio
Line-of-sight range estimator
Best-case distance from two antenna heights.
Simplex and nodes
Simplex node guide
What a node is, channels, range and setup.
Simplex and nodes
AllStar nodes explained
Basics, how a call travels, connect modes, tools and FAQ.
Simplex and nodes
AllStar nodes
How nodes link over the internet.
Simplex and nodes
Node commands and terms
Common touch-tone commands and the words you will hear.
Simplex and nodes
Build and fix a node
Parts, software, network setup and audio fixes.
Simplex and nodes
Node setup checklist
Ten steps to a first node, with progress.
Simplex and nodes
Running a node the right way
License and FCC basics for node operators.
Simplex and nodes
Hotspot radios
Ready-made nodes and where to learn more.
Simplex and nodes
Simplex versus repeater
An illustrated explainer with tabs.
Simplex and nodes
GMRS nodes explained
A short overview on the home page.
Simplex and nodes
Simplex channels
The 22 GMRS channels in a table.
Tools
Weather alerts
Live National Weather Service warnings, watches and forecast.
Tools
My radio logbook
Private contact log saved on your device, with search and spreadsheet export.
Tools
GMRS channel finder
Search all 30 channels by number or frequency.
Tools
Repeater offset calculator
Find the transmit frequency for a +5 MHz repeater.
Tools
Live radio hub
World clocks, space station tracker and moon phase.
Tools
Antenna length calculator
Quarter-wave and half-wave lengths for any frequency.
Tools
Power and decibel converter
Watts to dBm and dBW.
Tools
Live weather and radar
Local conditions, forecast, alerts and radar map.
Tools
Next net countdown
Time left until the next net.
Community
Community forum
Start topics, share information and comment. Free accounts can post.
Tools
Radio gadgets
Battery run time, coax loss, net times in your zone, net script and topic spinner.
GMRS
Radio shorthand and Q codes
Searchable Q signals, radio words and signal reports.
Tools
Radio games
Phonetic challenge, Morse ear trainer, flashcards and true or false.
Tools
Radio questionnaires
Find the right radio for you and check your station readiness.
Community
Check-in leaderboard
Most active stations this month and all time.
Community
Get club updates
Sign up for net reminders, guides and events.
Tools
QSL card maker
Make and print a card to confirm a contact.
Community
Member gear survey
Share your radio, antenna and power, and see what members run.
Community
Community polls
Vote in live polls. One vote per member.
Community
Community chat
Talk with other operators. Sign in to post.
Community
How to check in to a net
Roles, steps and a sample script for your first check-in.
Community
Live check-in board
Post your call sign and see who is on the air.
Community
Events calendar
Upcoming nets and meetups with a countdown.
Community
Club news
Updates from the station.
Community
Guest book
Leave a shout out or hello. No account needed.
Community
Operator roster
Searchable list of local operators by call sign and city.
Community
Radio swap board
Gear for sale, wanted or trade.
Community
Net log
Log your check-in to the weekly nets and see past rolls.
Community
Radio videos
Embedded GMRS and ham radio videos.
Community
Station gallery
Photos of radios, towers and the falls.
Community
Create an account
Sign up to chat and post.