# Introductions **URL:** https://www.twowayradioforum.com/c/introductions/22.md [Latest](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/categories.md) --- ## [About the Introductions category](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/about-the-introductions-category/4671)
**Author:** [@system](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2026, 9:33pm UTC](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/about-the-introductions-category/4671 "2026-08-23T21:33:00Z")
Are you new to the Two Way Radio Forum? Introduce yourself to the community! --- ## [Introduction from NC](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/introduction-from-nc/13574)
**Author:** [@geneinnc](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/u/geneinnc)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2026, 8:04pm UTC](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/introduction-from-nc/13574 "2026-10-18T20:04:48Z")
Afternoon. Pretty standard intro. HT as a kid. CB when you were licensed. Amateur General 16+ years. The normal addiction in NC. 73 --- ## [New N00b needing help](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/new-n00b-needing-help/13257)
**Author:** [@ChaLeeBoy](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/u/ChaLeeBoy)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2026, 10:16am UTC](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/new-n00b-needing-help/13257 "2026-07-29T10:16:51Z")
Hello my name is Charlie and I am completely new with radios so I am hoping to tead tips tricks and get help from seasoned users. Recently bought a Bajeton 9000/,Radtel 950 pro, but am having issues after resetting it w… --- ## [Forums veteran but noob here](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/forums-veteran-but-noob-here/13464)
**Author:** [@rickwinger](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/u/rickwinger)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2026, 8:17am UTC](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/forums-veteran-but-noob-here/13464 "2026-07-22T08:17:27Z")
Good morning to all! Forum etiquette calls for a proper introduction. There’s not much to tell. Real name is Rick. I’m a retired guy who reads a lot, travels some, and camps a little. Workwise it’s easiest to describe m… --- ## [First reasonably priced base CB radio](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/first-reasonably-priced-base-cb-radio/13283)
**Author:** [@nycrannsit5959](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/u/nycrannsit5959)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 17, 2026, 3:43pm UTC](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/first-reasonably-priced-base-cb-radio/13283 "2026-06-17T15:43:13Z")
News to CB radio. Need help in picking an affordable base station around $100. Any help would be gratefully appreciated. Thanks in advance. --- ## [I'm new here, but ham for a long time](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/im-new-here-but-ham-for-a-long-time/12686)
**Author:** [@Matthew\_Rapaport](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/u/Matthew_Rapaport)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2026, 3:14pm UTC](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/im-new-here-but-ham-for-a-long-time/12686 "2026-05-01T15:14:27Z")
Hi… New here but not to amateur radio or various forum software… I’m looking to find or start a thread on the new Baofeng uv5r+pro… I have one. Nice unit! Will try to review… Matthew KD6KVH --- ## [New to GMRS - WSMN883](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/new-to-gmrs-wsmn883/13394)
**Author:** [@Nordekai](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/u/Nordekai)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2026, 6:23pm UTC](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/new-to-gmrs-wsmn883/13394 "2026-04-29T18:23:10Z")
New to GMRS, kind of “new” to radio in general. Grew up with my grandfather having his HAM setup at home. He was a relay operator in WWII, and we had one of those 80 - 100 foot directional antennas in the back yard … p… --- ## [Unlocking the VGC VR-N7600](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/unlocking-the-vgc-vr-n7600/13137)
**Author:** [@Marlin375](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/u/Marlin375)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2026, 1:40pm UTC](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/unlocking-the-vgc-vr-n7600/13137 "2026-04-20T13:40:43Z")
Hello from Canada. I need a spot of help with my new VGC 7600 My old 7500 arrived unlocked with the vhf band tx open 136- 176 The new 7600 is limited to the ham band width. Here in Canada I cant have black rifles any… --- ## [Newbie from Colorado Springs!](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/newbie-from-colorado-springs/12571)
**Author:** [@Arkane](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/u/Arkane)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2026, 2:14pm UTC](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/newbie-from-colorado-springs/12571 "2026-01-16T14:14:19Z")
Thanks for having me. I am a complete newbie living in Colorado Springs. I have hopes and dreams to be able to communicate with family in both New Jersey and South Carolina as efficiently as possible from time to time a… --- ## [Greetings from weavix!](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/greetings-from-weavix/13221)
**Author:** [@radiohead](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/u/radiohead)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2025, 10:14pm UTC](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/greetings-from-weavix/13221 "2025-12-01T22:14:10Z")
Hello there! I’m a big fanatic of two way radios and especially smart radios. I am an expert specifically in smart radios such as weavix Walt Smart Radio so please hit me up if you have any questions. --- ## [Hi I'm looking for tech help](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/hi-im-looking-for-tech-help/13172)
**Author:** [@simonkbike](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/u/simonkbike)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2025, 7:48am UTC](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/hi-im-looking-for-tech-help/13172 "2025-10-29T07:48:33Z")
Not sure where to post my question so I thought I’d say hello here & hope the mods will point me in the right direction. Excuse the long post but I wanted to give sufficient background for a sensible reply. My village i… --- ## [David from Germany](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/david-from-germany/13084)
**Author:** [@DavidReichelt](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/u/DavidReichelt)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2025, 2:21pm UTC](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/david-from-germany/13084 "2025-08-25T14:21:40Z")
Dear Group, my Name is David from Cologne. As I am working on my license I do not have a callsign right now! Best regards, David --- ## [New from the Tri State area NY NJ CT](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/new-from-the-tri-state-area-ny-nj-ct/12948)
**Author:** [@New2Crew37](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/u/New2Crew37)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2025, 1:22pm UTC](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/new-from-the-tri-state-area-ny-nj-ct/12948 "2025-07-29T13:22:28Z")
Greetings! So much on here for a novice like myself, but looking forward to reading and learning. Looking to get a btech gmrs v2 as an entry level device. I welcome your thoughts…. Thanks all! --- ## [Firefighter new to GMRS](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/firefighter-new-to-gmrs/11319)
**Author:** [@WSCK394](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/u/WSCK394)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2025, 12:55am UTC](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/firefighter-new-to-gmrs/11319 "2025-06-23T00:55:23Z")
Hi! Career Firefighter with public safety radio experience but brand new to GMRS. Interested in learning and suggestions on good starting points. Brand new GMRS license in hand and waiting on Wouxon KG-935 Plus to be del… --- ## [Greetings from Rochester NH](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/greetings-from-rochester-nh/12761)
**Author:** [@nhgmrs](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/u/nhgmrs)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2025, 12:04am UTC](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/greetings-from-rochester-nh/12761 "2025-04-08T00:04:48Z")
Hi thank you for the add. I’ve been into GMRS since Jan of 2024. I operate on two repeaters in New Hampshire and Maine. --- ## [Greetings from Texas 😀](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/greetings-from-texas-%F0%9F%98%80/12703)
**Author:** [@Gregg825](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/u/Gregg825)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2025, 3:10pm UTC](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/greetings-from-texas-%F0%9F%98%80/12703 "2025-03-26T15:10:06Z")
Just joined your forum. I Gregg and I live in the Pasadena, TX area. Pasadena is a suburb of Houston. My call is N5LYS and I’m a Tech studying for my General ticket. I realize that it’s a little late in life (I’m 73 … --- ## [Greetings from Green Bay, WI](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/greetings-from-green-bay-wi/12724)
**Author:** [@Dale\_Raby](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/u/Dale_Raby)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2025, 1:05pm UTC](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/greetings-from-green-bay-wi/12724 "2025-03-26T13:05:10Z")
Just did a temporary install of a Cobra 18 Ultimate with the weather channel(s). Have been able to receive messages from the Carolinas and Arizona… which is kind of strange… but haven’t been able to get anyone to respon… --- ## [New from Indiana](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/new-from-indiana/12587)
**Author:** [@Ghost23](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/u/Ghost23)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2025, 3:31pm UTC](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/new-from-indiana/12587 "2025-02-03T15:31:40Z")
New here from Indiana Picked up an old Roadtalker 40 base and Astatic d104 mic. Looking for an Indiana local to go over it and make sure everything works. --- ## [Hello. New guy here](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/hello-new-guy-here/11657)
**Author:** [@wrzf693](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/u/wrzf693)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2025, 1:41pm UTC](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/hello-new-guy-here/11657 "2025-02-01T13:41:46Z")
Hello from South Central Indiana. I tried to post her yesterday, but must have some something wrong. Nice to meet everyone. I hope to learn more about GRMS and HAM. I have my GRMS license. Regards Tim --- ## [New with Tech Lic](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/new-with-tech-lic/12579)
**Author:** [@Miniestate](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/u/Miniestate)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2025, 8:46pm UTC](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/new-with-tech-lic/12579 "2025-01-29T20:46:44Z")
Got my Technicians about a year ago. Been broke, still am. But I’m a volunteer firefighter/emt in WNC. I volunteered and worked the 1st week of Helene Flood 12 on 12 off. It turns out FEMA is sending me a check. I work… --- ## [Greetings from West Central Indiana](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/greetings-from-west-central-indiana/12462)
**Author:** [@noway](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/u/noway)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2024, 8:26pm UTC](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/greetings-from-west-central-indiana/12462 "2024-12-23T20:26:13Z")
New guy here, from Indiana Here to exchange feedback and tips Fourth Wouxun GMRS radio --- ## [Hello from Arizona](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/hello-from-arizona/10086)
**Author:** [@WROQ359](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/u/WROQ359)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2024, 7:48am UTC](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/hello-from-arizona/10086 "2024-12-16T07:48:35Z")
Hello to all of the other radio users out there. I just joined the forum, I recently got my GMRS license and have been a scanner listener for many years. Looking forward to good information about radio’s, antennas, etc a… --- ## [Hello, Just joined Rich from New Hampshire](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/hello-just-joined-rich-from-new-hampshire/11006)
**Author:** [@richsek64](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/u/richsek64)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2024, 4:01pm UTC](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/hello-just-joined-rich-from-new-hampshire/11006 "2024-11-23T16:01:11Z")
Good morning, My name is rich and i came here hoping to find some advice and guidance. I am very new to all this. --- ## [Hello from Australia](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/hello-from-australia/12380)
**Author:** [@markov](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/u/markov)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2024, 8:05am UTC](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/hello-from-australia/12380 "2024-11-21T08:05:11Z")
Hello from South Australia. I am setting up a Pearce Simpson ‘Super Puma’ in my ute. I have questions regarding getting the SWR right but will ask those in the ‘CB’ category. Cheers, Mark. --- ## [Hello from KK7NLQ in Arizona](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/hello-from-kk7nlq-in-arizona/12365)
**Author:** [@jnojr](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/u/jnojr)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2024, 9:57pm UTC](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/hello-from-kk7nlq-in-arizona/12365 "2024-11-11T21:57:19Z")
I am KK7NLQ and WRXR374 I live in Chandler most of the time and Show Low part time. I’m a member of Chandler Hams, Kachina ARC, AZGMRS, Southwest Community Radio System, and White Mountain Volunteer Community Radio Sy… --- ## [Greetings from Corona CA](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/greetings-from-corona-ca/11051)
**Author:** [@GenX67](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/u/GenX67)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2024, 9:54pm UTC](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/greetings-from-corona-ca/11051 "2024-11-11T21:54:43Z")
Hello all, Checking in from Corona CA. with my new TIDRADIO H8 GMRS radios. IF anyone has specific experience with these radios and how to tap into a repeater, give me a shout! I’m new to all this and can use some ins… --- ## [Very basic need for two way radio between family in the city of Chicago](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/very-basic-need-for-two-way-radio-between-family-in-the-city-of-chicago/12307)
**Author:** [@JFL](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/u/JFL)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2024, 7:17pm UTC](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/very-basic-need-for-two-way-radio-between-family-in-the-city-of-chicago/12307 "2024-11-05T19:17:53Z")
Help! I bought 4 Baofeng 5RX units (one for each family household) - we are scattered throughout the city of Chicago. Just want radios ‘on hand’ in case there are cellular problems or outages - emergency only. I have t… --- ## [Active GMRS groups near Memphis, TN?](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/active-gmrs-groups-near-memphis-tn/9336)
**Author:** [@lwburke1](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/u/lwburke1)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2024, 8:37pm UTC](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/active-gmrs-groups-near-memphis-tn/9336 "2024-10-13T20:37:59Z")
Hey all, Brand new to this site and curious to know if there are any active GMRS groups in the Memphis area. Clicked on the GMRS license option while renewing my amateur license. Why not. Who can’t use yet another radio… --- ## [About Me, Phil - ZL3CC](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/about-me-phil-zl3cc/11980)
**Author:** [@PhilH](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/u/PhilH)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2024, 4:03am UTC](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/about-me-phil-zl3cc/11980 "2024-09-16T04:03:18Z")
Thank you for having me on your site. First off, I must say that I really like and am impressed with the forum title. ‘Two Way Radio Forum’. Finally something that encompasses all modes of radio. I have never been able t… --- ## [Hallo, new member here](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/hallo-new-member-here/11152)
**Author:** [@Swartkat](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/u/Swartkat)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2024, 4:42pm UTC](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/hallo-new-member-here/11152 "2024-07-28T16:42:18Z")
Good day, I am new to this forum and am from South Africa. I have been a radio amateur since early 2000 but hoping to share some experiences and also learn here from more experienced members. [Next page](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/c/introductions/22.md?page=1)