I'm trying to get into making antennas (for UHF CB - 477mButtHertz) & trying to have prove you don't have to spend a princes ransom on shop bought antenna, I was trying to figure out how to increase fars & lower SWR with chokes, baluns & ugly baluns, aka coils of co-ax. Still only vaguely understand the theory, but strongly suspect that's how you scored the SWR of 1.00 Keep up the great edutainment.

They should come up with a radio beep ther only transmits to licensed HAMs

😮no use for ham radio. I will stick to midland gmrs radios

They sell 40 watt transmitters that operate on the FM broadcast band. They use them for Christmas light displays. The FCC doesn't seem to care about those so I don't think these little radios are a big priority for them.

Dibs on the Blue one

I suppose my comment now will get YT deleted because it is so far off topic. LOL. Anyhow, I have always lived in Toronto here and discovered radio electronics at a very early age, and I am fluent in Morse Code but never got to use it 'cuz nobody else seems to know it. ...___ ... Anyhow, I loved reading the 1948 encyclopedia of the 'Book of Knowledge' and at the time, radio seemed like Magic. There were simple things and diagrams I learned to understand and ways to build them in varying complexity and even simple intercom systems. Those days, lots of kids were excited about crystal radios and picking up signals and music from "Space" I love Radios, The vacuum tubes were really exciting to learn about, experiment and inventing schematics to test our knowledge. I think you were sort of into that too but at a much later age. I'm 70.

KZbin has gone too far I used to be a place where you could have discordant and debate ... If you post something

I got UV-5R for $25 and it does what this radio and more and goes for 20 miles, why is this so expensive?

I don't think you can say "Covid"

No, it is definitely KZbin that are deleting some comments. KZbin keeps deleting my comments to other people in the comment posts, even when there’s nothing derogatory about them. I think the veterans for their services and KZbin deleted it.

Sometimes, you just have to give them sh!t I think their systems are simply over loaded. Is there anyone at the wheel or just who cares?

Now that Chevron has been shot down by the Supremes I wonder how this will playout. The FCC cannot make up the rules as they go anymore. I can see GMRS becoming the new citizen band radio. Remember, they use to have CB licenses in the past, I feel this will be the same thing eventually.

"Never argue with a jealous fool." This is the comment I just sent. it has just six words. What on Earth is wrong with you people at KZbin? Are you so lazy you let your little app's do your job so you don't have to show? You are committing Cyber Abuse right now. Have you checked your Community guidelines? I am deeply offended. I would appreciate an apology. Why don't you reply and explain yourself. Is there a bad word in there or something? Do you like picking on people? Do you really know what you are doing or just blame the algorithm? You confuse me. Is this not the comment you were so concerned about? Then what was? "Never argue with a jealous fool." refers to Biden's trouble with felon trump last night in the Great debate. I feel hurt at how he was feeling and treated by a truly disrespectful Monster. I don't like it. My simple comment was not a personal attack on anyone and I feel very offended by your lack of empathy and understanding.. You have absolutely no concept of context. I am simply agreeing with the other people in the thread. "You should never waste time arguing with a fool." Everybody but fools know that. Trump acted like a bully with an onslaught of lies, insults and personal attacks because he is jealous of the Real President of the United states of America. Are you? My comment is something anybody's Mother might say to their children. Have a Nice day but stop bothering people over nothing. I suspect you gotta MAGA Brain Worm in Your System. You should have that checked out soon. Another thing. Why are you so relentless deleting harmless comments on current news type channels that go unread after a few days like an old paper? You guys got a quota to meet or something? You get paid for each one or something? Get a life. Now, go to your room and give yourself a good hard spanking. Maybe next time you will behave or I will have to get your father after you.

No one ever talks about vhf. They are the best channels around

Its crazy i cant even say f<t a-ss without writing it the way i did if not i get banned from commenting for 48 hrs

@TheNotaRubicon, maybe you've already answered this but what would actually be a good emergency communication device on the trail? Are you thinking the Garmin Inreach type products or something else? Could make a good video.

I have a rocky-talkie gmrs radio. I really like it. Throw a roll up SlimJim connected to some decent coax over a high tree limb and you can get much more distance. The battery lasts a really long time, I like the super ruggedness. I like that it is repeater capable. And I like that it has NOAA weather Radio. I'm glad I bought one.

Is it possible to use a GMRS radio without having a license?

If FRS and GMRS use the same channels-----can anyone tell which radio you're using?

I wouldnt be surprised if another 3 letter agency violated more of our rights.

Where's your pic of Alex Jones?

Yes, big-wang. Depends on watts though. 🙂

Got mine and I wish I had not.

Was I supposed to enjoy your flippant delivery? Well I absolutely did! Thank you for the both entertaining and informational video.

If anyone bothered to read the rules, it specifically forbids the interconnection of GMRS repeaters. It's that simple, there are no conspiracies' or government suppression of your rights!

Is it legal to say LIES on GMRS frequency?

SIMPLER ISSSS BETTER !!!

<Insert Randy's Voice here> Ladies and gentlemen, our overlords at the FCC have spoken in this regard. It's clear that GMRS repeaters cannot be linked, period. No internet, no RF Links, no smoke signal links. In fact, GMRS frequencies do not allocate "Repeater Links" frequencies like ham radio. This also means that internet connections to apps such as Zello and others are not allowed. 😢 Listen to them, their own words ... <StartQuote> "Good Afternoon XXXXXXX, GMRS repeaters may not be linked via the internet, public switched telephone network or other networks to enable a repeater outside the communication range of the handheld or mobile device to retransmit messages received via the internet, PSTN or other networks. This violates Sections 95.1733(a)(8) and 95.1749 of the Commission's rules. Repeaters may only be connected to the public switched telephone network or other networks for the sole purposes of remote control. If you have any further questions or need additional information, please submit a help request at www.fcc.gov/support or call the FCC Licensing Support Center at (877) 480-3201. Sincerely, FCC Licensing Support Center 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM EST, M - F" <EndOfQuote> Praise our overlord's, Amen. Joke aside, the response from the FCC in regards the question about GMRS Repeaters links is real.

I can’t even comment because KZbin is deleting it for no reason

2022 called and it wants its rf back. I wonder how many licks it takes to get to the center of a tootsie roll tootsie pop. 20 minutes licks maybe?

i cant even see my comments they keep getting auto deleted

i once replied to someone who said something bad, i said "yo 💀" and it auto deleted

I think it shows a weakness to delete comments

I'm a cool kid

I’m honestly more curious about how they would even find you in the first place. They gonna triangulate your signal 3-10 second long transmissions til they find you? LOL

Had 5 comments with opinions on Venezuelan gang members and deporting them go poof in the last hour so here goes nuttin. No vulgarity or inflammatory words and it appears to happen to me mostly on media "news" channels for me.

I deleted a comment from a video in my KZbin channel by mistake .can I recover it ?

I don’t understand why the government has beef. Can someone enlighten me?

KZbin is protecting the EU propaganda machine!

Blegh.

Grandolpho Cafe, queen of the air

I noticed though comments are deleted just based on what the actual KZbin programers are pre setting key words that get deleted, if one mentions the "big C" from 20 20, youll get some error messages and then discover the comment gone on most recent, or any hot button topics, even without curse words used.

Must be for the Yeti crowd.

Wow, I just hit your 1,000th like on this video. Go Nota!

Love your videos. Love all your radios in the background, it's like the Matrix with the lights on and blinking transmission (not broadcasting) lights :)

Will those innovative attachment systems alert loved ones if the become detached?? Asking for a friend

Curious if linked repeaters are in violation of § 95.1749 GMRS network connection. Curious if linked operation of GMRS repeaters is a violation of § 95.1749 GMRS network connection. “Operation of a GMRS station with a telephone connection is prohibited, as in § 95.349. GMRS repeater, base and fixed stations, however, may be connected to the public switched network or other networks for the sole purpose of operation by remote control pursuant to § 95.1745.” Arizona has a well run and generally properly used GMRS linked system, so if linked systems are not allowed, this could be in jeopardy as well.

You might need to do a pencil review soon...

Part 47 CFR § 95.1733 - Prohibited GMRS uses. CFR § 95.1733 Prohibited GMRS uses. (a) In addition to the prohibited uses outlined in § 95.333 of this chapter, GMRS stations must not communicate: (8) Messages which are both conveyed by a wireline control link and transmitted by a GMRS station;

Did you turn back down? Or kept going?