March is a quiet month for GMRS Radio on Long Island. Many are sticking to Simplex while others hit the repeaters.
March is known for another thing when it comes to GMRS Radio: Looking at and buying new GMRS radios so that end of helping others will pick up.
Midland Radio and LI GMRS Radio
Yes Midland Radio has donated radios to us BUT we were suggesting their GMRS radios before they even did! Their GMRS radios are almost plug and play and easy to set up PL tones to keep talking to one person or groups easier. Other brand radios need a laptop and the internet to program.
This Summer in GMRS Radio
This summer I expect more people in the group reaching out to us to help them set up their radios for the summer. A convoy of friends and family is the start of a good roadtrip and keeping in touch with a different PL Tone makes it even more fun! Rest stops planning to what lane to be in or what exit to take is just a PTT away. When at the rest stops, With a GMRS walkie Talkie everybody can stay in touch and updates on what “Trouble” they are up to, How much longer do they need to just security.
We have been asked by multi car families who will be picking up their kids from college on helping with their set up. Cellphones can only do so much when GMRS radios will get through in close distance. On 50 watts, We talked to somebody from the Tappen Zee Bridge to a member almost in Newburgh! Yes we were using the group’s PL tone.
As per other groups on Long Island, BTG just opened up their online store to buy shirts and caps ect. Check them out.
Well that’s about it. If you have a chance visit Midland radios GMRS page and see what is new! Their 6 db gain GMRS antenna is still one of their best and their “Ghost” antenna if mounted high up will work.
LI GMRS Radio is looking for Donations of GMRS Radio Equipment.
We are looking for Donations of GMRS radio equipment. Radios to antennas you name it. When working, This donated equipment will be LOANER GMRS Radio equipment. Does everybody ever have enough GMRS Radio equipment? We know the answer is NO! Again this will be LOANER Equipment. If any of the GMRS Radio manufactures want to help us spread the word about GMRS Radio, We are all ears!
Remember LI GMRS Radio is family friendly GMRS radio and we will stay that way. We are here to help if needed. We helped the American Farmer set up their radios and a repeater to Truckers and the Off Road community.
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