How Is GMRS Different From Ham Radio? What Is The Difference Between Amateur Radio and GMRS?
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- čas přidán 6. 03. 2024
- For this video I got bored and decided to start talking about some of the differences between ham radios and GMRS radios, the difference between the GMRS radio service and the ham radio service and some of the differences between ham and GMRS license. This video should in no way be confused with a video that discusses all of the differences between Amateur radio and GMRS - This video goes over only some of the more important differences between the two radio services. "Important" as determined by me.
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2 separate animals... Ham Radio requires intelligence and technical experience. GMRS is a more kid friendly service that only requires a few bux so you can keep in touch with family in a small area. I noticed that your license you show looks NOTHING like any license for GMRS or Amateur Radio I have ever seen. Did you print this from a service or did you make it yourself?
H.A.M. definitely does NOT require intelligence - licensed H.A.M. operators prove that on my channel everyday with their comments.
@@TheNotaRubicon You seem to be very confrontational and have issue with people who hold higher levels of intelligence than yourself. this is evident from the video content, the way you behave in the video and lack of respect you show. To make statements like that and think your funny or smart is far from accurate, you have made sure this is my only visit to your channel and that I go away with a very low opinion of you and your thought process. good day to you and enjoy the failures you have ahead of you.
@@TheNotaRubicon hmmm, you fail to allow any replies you don't like...how interesting. I do believe its time to create a channel dedicated to replies to you so others can see both view points....I am getting right on that...
@@40MeterTechHamRadio I thought you said that was your last visit to my channel.
Your Mossberg mat motivated me to purchase a Mossberg 590A1. Now I am better with radios.
Heat shield, ghost rings, 9 shot?
No heat shield, but considering it.
Mini-shell and 2.75", 3", compatible?
It is 2.75” and 3”. I understand there is a small insert that can be put in the elevator for using shorties..
@HBTwoodworking
Thank You! They have a version out now that does not require the little rubber doo-dad and will feed any mix of 2.75, 3, and mini, reliably.
Some people hate your commentary because they think it's condescending but I think it's hilarious
The funny part is that i'm only condescending to the idiots.
You saved me from porn addiction. Thank you 🙏🏼
"Some people" may touch themselves watching these videos.
@@frank4fun64 'Some People' may be touched by these videos. In a sentimental rather than a physical way. Aye, that is the rub of GMRS and Sad Ham culture.
The PH and OF app on his phone 💀
This is by far the number one ham channel.
Ok. I cleared some space on the fridge door, and I got the laminator warming up so I’ll be ready to print off my certificate
Real HAMs use clear tape
@@waylonk2453I do
Not only are your shirts epic, but your background pics on the monitor are always epic as well. I found the donate button.
Gracias!
Just over 1 year ago, one of your vids came across my CZcams recommended. I had heard of GMRS before but didnt know what it was. Same goes for HAM. I just knew it related to radios. I probably ended up watching 10 of you videos, one after another and was like "Yup goin down this rabbit hole"
Fast forward 1yr. Im taking my HAM technician exam very soon (passing practice exams with an average of 98%) kinda just because. Got a KG-1000 in my Tacoma and a few handhelds. Dove into SDR and digital recently too.
Despite me already knowing GMRS vs HAM, How to scan with a UV5R etc... I still watch your videos. I love the dry humor.
You were the gateway drug to all of this, and my wallet hates you.
I am you about one year ago..... 😢
But I am having fun.
Digital, and cheap Chinese junk, has done more to destroy ham radio than anything else.
@@geraldscott4302 You are one of the types of people Randy mentions in this video.
Cheap Chinese Junk is why I can afford to enjoy ham radio.
@geraldscott4302 is a sad ham ...lmao!
One item you seem to have overlooked in your comparisons, as a member of the Jewish faith, I do not partake in Ham. Therefore GMRS is the popular choice for me. I truly enjoy your channel, Thanks Randy!
Thanks for the deadpan humor. I thought the art was long gone.
GMRS, FRS and Amateur frequencies are a resource we should all share and protect.
Thanks for a clear explanation. Your skillful hand gestures would make Vanna White jealous.
It's about time you made another video! Slacker.
Thanks for dumbing it down for us, I was about to invest in a base unit to have my own GMRS repeater so I could talk to my sister in Virginia Beach from East TN, but you just made me realize it might not be obtainable. I thought if you use a 50 watt base with a 50 watt mobile and a handheld, I could do that. Crushed, but thank you for all the info, love your channel and you spontaneous comedy in keeping the trolls in check.
I'm surprised that people still want to use radios to communicate when cell phones will do the job. Back in the 60s it made sense to use CB and other services that were available to the general public, because long distance calls were expensive. So I'm curious why you were hoping GMRS could bridge the gap from V.B. to East TN. Do cell phones not work for this? Are they too expensive? Thanks in advance for any reply!
@@terryjwood GMRS users are people who need communications in remote areas, as in the case of off roading. There is some hobby aspect to GMRS, although some say there isn’t, that it’s just a tool. Amateur radio (ham radio), on the other hand, is a hobby. I like the idea of being able to communicate around the world autonomously, without the use of our communications infrastructure, my antenna to the other guy’s antenna.
They just had major outages for cell services, just want alternative ways to communicate when they shut it all down. @@terryjwood
@@terryjwood This was my thought. I don't get the whole as a click. If I need to talk to someone halfway around the world I have a phone. I don't see or understand this culture. Of course if SHTF then these people are the smart ones... I'm looking for a high power HT for that purpose only.
@@terryjwoodPeople want a backup form of communication. Because cell phones obviously don’t always work. I guess maybe you missed the recent AT&T disaster. A lot of people like to be able to make contact with their family and friends in case of an emergency. Also, for some it’s a hobby and fun.
6:04 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣gravitational enriched people. I love it!
Ironically, you're a good part of the reason I got in to Amateur radio. I love your content. But I have an even bigger unfulfilled thirst for electromagnetic modulations now, thanks to you...
I dig this guys sense of humor. LOL
I love the speed of your detail explanation so my brain has time to process the info.
I have never laughed so hard but since I have found your channel I have been laughing my ass off every day!!
Your videos are epic and I have still learned a lot as well.
And then there are the sad hams and man do you hit the nail on the head with those dipshits. and reading there comments and then the comments of your viewershas been some of the best entertainment I have had in awhile!
Hell even my wife loves to watch and listen to your channel and she could care less about radios lol!
keep the great video's coming!
Nice pic of The Supremes in the background!
9-0 baby
@@lavenderlilacproductionsEven the left leaning justices were like bro…. wt actual f
As a fully endorsed and blessed by those that be Ham I must pronounce the fact that you are the most educational spectrum based channel I never miss..
As your favorite viewer, I approve of another one of your informative videos.
Now wait just a minute. He clearly told ME that I was his favorite viewer. 😅
I’ve given Randy grief in the past about inadvertently teaching the “follow minded” to disrespect another group’s space, but this video was well done and would be informative and useful to someone not aware of the GMRS/Ham differences.
Nice work.
Thanks for the laughs. Keep up the good work Randolph!
I want to thank you for taking the time to edit out when you blinked your eyes during this video. Saved me several seconds.
So I was the one who gave you a hard time about one of your other videos "Should I get a ham radio license"
HOWEVER I will also give you credit for a job well done!
You were respectful and didn't bash ham radio needlessly. You gave pros and cons of both Ham as well as GMRS
(I do support both by the way) and our local club also supports and welcomes GMRS as well.
You go on Ham Radio 2.0 CZcams channel as well as others, and they don't needlessly bash you or GMRS
To me personally, I don't mind poking a little fun at the "Some People" know it all types, but I think in some of your more
recent videos over the past few years, you are giving the impression that MOST Hams are "Sad Hams"
When in reality "Most" hams in the hobby really enjoy radio, and try to be helpful, plus a good number of GMRS users are also hams.
YES Unfortunately a small percentage are "Sad Hams" ... All I ask is you mention a little more often (as you did in older videos)
Its only a few that give the good hams a bad name.
I think it's more "Sad Hams" are simply the most vocal and these are the people his videos poke fun at.
Love your channel, very amusing and educational.
Thanks for straightening me out.
I've totally been holding my radio incorrectly.
I appreciate you certifying me. Hopefully my family will finally accept me now because I'm that much cooler.
thank you for the certification, will add this to my resume
The firmament. Amen brother
As always a great video thanks mate 👍im not into radios much but i always watch you videos i always have a laugh and learn something while doing it 😁
Nicely done Sir!
Simplex... Fars.... can be around, approximately, on average, give or take, 30 miles or so..... I love how Randy can give us such precise advice. Never stop!!
I like the characterization of HAMs as "very, very different people". The kind of understated diplomatic statement which Queen Elizabeth's staff used to use which maintained civility but told her everything she needed to know!🤣
You cannot imagine (well, probably, YOU can) how I miss this kind of humor in these politically correct days of toothless impotence when you can’t call a stupid the stupid but "alternatively smart.” This channel is an oasis.
Thanks, again, for highlighting the differences and similarities. 😂
Thank YOU!
@@TheNotaRubicon i love your videos and i am very new to this stuff. I was wondering if you have a video about any of these radios that already have the emergency channels pre-programed that i could use as a scanner? Thanks
I dig your content, your pics, and shirts while driving the HAMies insane!!
Well said. Thank you.
I really, REALLY love your channel! You make learning about radios, ham and otherwise, fun. I also love the way you pin posts from the haters at the top.
Keep on keepin on my friend, your channel (as opposed to frequencies 😉) is AWESOME!
Domed firmament. Flat earth. Spot on! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Absolutely LOVE your videos!!!!! Thanks for your insight! LOL
Love your "handheld background" flashing lights and looks.
Thanks for the "suggestions"
I really like your no BS and funny explanations.
Dang. I know i would love to hang out with Mister NotaRubicon as the conversations would be hilarious and just basically fun… we have similars humours…
I was listening to my scanner yesterday Randy and in between the many police calls, as our society melts down, two "HAM'S" were having a vital conversation about haircuts, that's right vital information, life saving information, and the one old guy, most likely bald, has his niece cut his hair only twice a year. I thought I best share this vital information so you could pass it on. Oh, and there was an ambulance call where they requested a "lift-assist" from the police/fire departments for most likely HAM operator as he was too heavy for two strong ambulance crew members to lift! RODGER BEEP!!!
Were the police using a ham radio band, or where the hams using police frequencies?
Thanks for the video!!!
No big words. My kind of video.
Gravitationally enriched? Love it!
Great video ! I'm one of those ham radio operators talking all over the world ! Sometimes using a digital mode called ft8 ...
Man, i would much rather learn from YOU than the other radio snob know'it'all's! You are cool!👍and funny 3:30 😁 thanks for the knowledge!!
Excellent Video. Thank You. I'm a "Dummy" when it comes to all this but right Now, I feel like I passed to the next grade. (Lol) On a serious note, Thank you. Truly enjoy watching your videos. Starting to get my wife to watch them.
Thank you, Randy.
I have canned hams and can talk many fars.
A lot of squealing though.
No license is required.
Thank you brother for making simple enough, that even this retired army signaller could understand. 🤣🤣🤣
Thank you
Free tip: Do not get between a sad ham and the buffet line at the local Golden Corral feed-trough. Most enraged I've seen one was when we quit refilling the Ranch dressing bucket after he had already emptied it three or four times. He was fuming and shouting, "...'all you can eat', my ass!! Get the manager right now!!..."
Gotta love “notarubicon”. Randy, keep up the good work!
Thanks to you...I can't stop buying "boo-fwang" radios, both GMRS and HAM...and even MURS.
I can't stop.
😂 I love the way he pronouncements it 😂 The first time I watched one of his videos I was distracted and a little irritated irl and I was annoyed by him, then I watched more and realized it's his shtick 😂 He actually reminds me a friend irl.
Thank you, Randy, for this simple, excellent video! However, may I sugest (for a future video) some comparisons between 1. American GMRS and European PMR (licensed and unlicensed), as well as 2. Services like PMR and GMRS, on one side and CB, on the other side. Licensing details are interesting, but that's not all. More interesting is the efficiency when communicating (simplex or with repeaters) over long distances. Which service offers more penetration and stability (i.e. dependability)? Thank you! 😊😊
This channel is fantastic😂
I never knew radios would be so entertaining!
Great channel.
Wide-angle, tri-color.. lookin good Sir!
This channel is the best.
By the way, I love your family portrait in the background, there...over your right shoulder...
lol I love the subtle display of the iphone screen with some…questionable apps loaded on there. Also love that very real and definitely official “loisense” 🤣 you crack me up!
You are the MAN
Screw the haters I think you are hilarious and very informative.
I love watching your videos. 😂
Thank you for making me an expert.
you come out with a video. i give it a thumbs up.
Thanks!
Thank YOU!
At the Phoenix Zoo, Arizona, volunteers and visitors alike use multiple FRS/GMRS channels. I find out which animals are the most active, volunteers planning presentations, and teachers looking for students who wandered off. I advised some volunteers to use FRS Channels 1-14 to avoid powerful GMRS repeater outputs.
Randy, we need a video comparing these pacific radios to Atlantic versions.
Dome- Firmament 'Moody Blue, tell me am I getting through' (tempermental glass)
Thanks
My smarts are reaching many more fars after watching your videos. Thanks Randy! If you sleep with a GMRS radio, do you get honorary HAMster status? Asking for a friend.
OMG! That license!! 😂 It would have also been funny to flash the first amendment on the screen.
"The differences in the life styles", that is the truth and the more I invest time in this hobby the more those differences become apparent.
31 years licenses proud ham radio
Very informative, how do you keep a straight face???😂😂😂
My life is too miserable to smile or laugh about anything.
@@TheNotaRubicon Nice to know you belong to the brotherhood of misery
This guy is fantastic
I’d like to see a Randy blooper reel… if such a thing exists … maybe one blink
Since I’m a CZcams certified expert now I’ve been transmitting on my uv5r left and right! If the fccz come for me I will cite this video as my license. Porpoise ahoy Roger beep full 5-9ery.
You tell 'em Randy
I started laughing as soon as he went to "and to learn about the difference between those types of people" because I knew he was going to say "read through the comment". 👍
Just stumbled across this channel, absolutely amazing content. Love the flat earth references
Im gonna have to watch it again. It was still complicated
Howdy, I do enjoy your videos and information, though after watching and reading as much content I'm no less understanding the best radio to buy for my purposes. I'm not interested in getting any licenses, I'm not interested in becoming a ham or gmrs operator, I'm not interested in transmitting on any radio, except in the case of an emergency. So.. Can the UV 5R be unlocked or is there any other radio out there that can be fully unlocked to both gmrs, ham and any other frequencies, band width that would be useful in the case of an emergency? There are several radios out there that say they can be unlocked, but does this mean for transmitting? I'd prefer something 8 to 10 watts. I see amazon is selling a new 8 watt UV5R, but from what I'm hearing this radio can no longer be opened up? Any advice here would be appreciated... I'm not so concerned about price though I'll have to weigh that out if the only radio costs a small fortune... Thanks in advance..
The shirt
Is a instructions
Manual needed for some people
The test for a GMRS license is successfully navigating the horrible FCC website to get one.
Boy, you nailed.it. That is the most confusing site on the planet (designed by the government).
1:15 Damn ya had me worried there for a minute! Was listening and not watching. Had to replay to make sure ya hadn't gone feral!
I have my GMRS ‘licence’ and I am now slowly learning for the Ham licence, so I can contribute to the local emergency response team. Maybe you want to add this to the ‘type’ of people who get into ham. I met a few more lately at a ham folks gathering: all the younger guys (no women) are there for that reason: emergency preparedness, as we are here in an earthquake prone areas, SF Bay Area.
I also know a few people who got into ham some years ago for the ‘GMRS’ life style but did not know about GMRS at the time: could you elaborate on the history of GMRS and when did it become popular?
GMRS is definitely a lot more practical and usable than Ham.
Thank you for being so pacific. 😂
I have the Btech GMRS Pro and love it. Is there a mobile version or a mobile radio programmable via an app?
At least once a year you should have a Comment Awards Show. I really try to bring my A Game to the channel as do many of us, and we demand recognition (and merch).
Maybe a trophy shaped like a hand and forearm doing that "insert" position?
Categories for Sadhams and responses, dumbest questions, dumbest sugestions (although clearly mine is a great suggestion and a contender for the best suggestion award this year), and best suggestions. Cheap Merch prizes, or,
I win and you record a very sarcastic outgoing message on my voicemail to cut down on the stupid messages that i often get.
I have a fake Ham license too. I bought the GMRS License and feel pretty stupid for doing so, heck it only transmits a mile. Is that a marijuana plant back in the corner? Enjoying your video's 👍👍
Looking good randy (no h0m0) keep up the training we gotta get fjb ready ✌🏻🇺🇸🙏🏻👍🏻
GMRS is a good radio service. It's for the general public who want to be able to use radio to communicate locally. GMRS often ignites an interest in radio in people. Many of these go on to become ham radio operators once they come to realize that GMRS is ham radio lite.
The real question is, "What's the frequency, Kenneth?"