Nicks WorldJun 6
For #AmateurRadio folks, is it worth getting into GMRS? I know the ultimate goal is #HamRadio because that has the highest amount of people, especially in the general and extra bands, but that will take time. Is GMRS still good or has it gone the way of the dead CB frequencies?
Show threadComrade Weez

@NicksWorld GMRS is just CB for those who will pay for a license. It's a bit of a waste of time and money if your intent is radio as a hobby.

GMRS is a simple way of having radio communications. OTOH, #hamradio isn't really about talking to other hams.

The Technician class license is really pretty simple for anyone with a interest in radio. Try some of the sample exams, you may already know enough to pass it or may need a small study on amateur radio rules & regs. https://hamradioprep.com/free-ham-radio-practice-tests/

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Show threadComrade WeezJun 7
@NicksWorld Hams are really pretty strange. Most of us are in it to make the radio waves jump through hoops instead of talking to other hams. We'll do modes that don't involve any conversation at all if we can, notably CW & digital modes like FT8.
Show threadNicks WorldJun 7
@weezmgk If Ham radio isn't about talking to other hams, why get into it? I want to talk to people through radio. That's my ultimate goal.
Show threadComrade WeezJun 7
@NicksWorld Conversations can certainly be a part of it and some people do get on the air for long chats (called 'ragchewing') but the majority of contacts you will hear when listening are brief, pretty much to exchange signal reports and move on to make more contacts,, essentially establishing what your station can do.