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!
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Welcome!
I have two GMRS-V2s. Good radios. They are the only handhelds that have 100% flexibility in channel programming.
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Thanks alot as I appreciate it. I’m excited to get the radio. Can you pick up any police/ fire/ ems on it outside of your immediate area?
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Well, police and fire have largely gone to 800 Mhz digital, which a GMRS radio cannot receive (or any other radio, except one designed for that purpose) There are a few places that still use the older systems; but you’d have to find that out on someplace like radioreference.com.
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Thank you. I had heard digital was being used. Is 800mhz the same as what a digital trunking system basically is?
There are so many terms that Im trying to understand … is there any economical device that you could refer me to?
I should add that simply looking for a device to listen to only ….
Econimical is a pair of RTL-SDR dongles, free software, an antenna and cable. About $100, with moderate knowledge of radio principles and comptuer literacy.
Easy route, a digital scanner… about $600.
800 Mhz is what frequencies trunking typically uses.
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Thanks! You certainly know your stuff!
Yes, prices are going to be everything in this game.
Ahoy there! An old salt, USNAVY vet, Electronics Tech here. Recently got my Amateur Technician and General ham license after retiring from Wireless Telecom industry, Here in Norther NJ, discovering hobbies and things to keep me busy! Site looks like a great resource.