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GMRS Radio Training for Stakes & Wards

Elder Dave Carlton presents a 3-part training via Zoom, for Church Emergency Response Communication specialists, and radio enthusiasts. The focus is on GMRS radio networks based in wards and stakes. 

Elder Dave Carlton presents a 3-part training via Zoom, for Church Emergency Response Communication specialists, and radio enthusiasts. The focus is on GMRS radio networks based in wards and stakes. 

Part One - Introduction

Part Two - Presentation

Part Three - Q & A


Ham Radio Crash Course

Ham Radio Technician Prep Intro (2022-2026)

About Ham Radio Crash Course: 

Started by Josh Nass (KI6NAZ) as a YouTube channel,
Ham Radio Crash Course (HRCC) has evolved into a rapidly growing community of radio enthusiasts that are excited to grow in the hobby, and help others grow as well. 

Link Here.

GMRS & Ham Radio Communications

GMRS Workshop - To Be Announced

West Richland Stake GMRS Radio Workshop:

  • Date: 
  • Location: 
  • Time: 

Note: At each WR Stake Preparedness Workshop there will be a break-out session for GMRS/Ham radio. [See the schedule at www.WR-Ready.org.

Darian: ham: KK70KX;  GMRS: WRZS796

Jerry: ham: K7PCZ

[If local LDS- get contact info with Tools App.]

GMRS Net - WR Stake Net each Saturday @ 8pm Pacific Time Zone

West Richland Stake GMRS Repeater

  • Repeater: R17* (R3 ch25) Rx 462.6000; Tx 467.6000, CTCSS 103.5 (*Repeater depending on radio)
  • CTCSS 103.5 (#13) for both Rx and Tx; 462.6000 (Tx 467.6000)

Prosser GMRS repeater

  • Rpt 22 (Rpt 8) CTCSS 88.5 (#1); 462.7250 (Tx 467.7250)

Pasco Stake:

  • 19Rpt(5); 462.6500 MHz; 467.6500 MHz  CTCSS 123

Darian: ham: KK70KX;  GMRS: WRZS796

Jerry: ham: K7PCZ

[If local LDS- get contact info with Tools App.]

Ham/GMRS Handouts

2025 GMRS repeaters & channels Tri-Cities Region (pdf)Download
2025 WR Stake GMRS Channel Assignments (pdf)Download
West Richland Stake Communication Protocol _ Nov 11, 2024 (pdf)Download
Instructions for Repeater Programming Baofeng UV5r _ Southeast Washington (pdf)Download
FRS-GMRS-Frequency-Chart (pdf)Download
GMRS & FRS Radio information (pdf)Download
GMRS vs Ham radio (pdf)Download

Links to Ham and GMRS Articles & Resources

  • Ham Radio for Beginners
  • How to get a GMRS License in only Four Steps


Radio Communications

GMRS License

 A valid FCC license is necessary to legally operate a GMRS radio. No tests are required, and license is good for 10 years. All family members are included under one license. 

Click here for more information on becoming GMRS licensed. 

Baofeng GMRS Radio Programming - West Richland Stake Repeater

 How to program the Baofeng GM 15 pro to the West Richland Stake repeater. 

Select band A as the upper band on your screen. Use the arrow keys to scroll up or down until you find RPT-3.   Press the left upper key or menu key, and scroll to #10 Rx CTCSS.  Press the menu key again to select, then the arrow key until you see 103.5. Press the menu key to save (confirm).   Still in menu mode, or press menu again, use arrow key to select #12 Tx CTCSS Arrow up until you see 103.5.  Press menu to save.  To leave the menu function press the arrow back key on the upper right.    

Note:  To check if you can reach the repeater, try using two radios programmed above at least 20 feet apart.  You can also ask for a radio check to see if anyone is on the repeater. 

Navigating the FTC site - GMRS Radio License Tutorial

Instructions for navigating the US Federal FTC website for applying and getting a GMRS radio license 

Yagi Antenna for GMRS Handheld radio, to reach West Richland Stake Repeater

  How to acquire, assemble, and tune a small Yagi antenna for GMRS radios, to reach the Stake Repeater. 

Ward/Stake Emergency Communications Specialist Training

Nov 24, 2024 training of Ward / Stake Emergency Communications Specialists for GMRS radio use, nets, and organizing wards for radio communications. 

West Richland, WA stake, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. 

Getting a GMRS License

 

Here is a video explaining the process of getting GMRS license with website links. Remember to first  set up an account and obtain an FRN number, then apply to the FCC for a GMRS license with that account.  Save your name and password. 

GMRS Radio Philosophy

General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS) is gaining big attention in the world of preparedness and local community/area communications for a reason. NO TEST, small license fee that applies to entire household, and inexpensive versatile equipment. Get the big picture of why this is a suitable solution for many local community communication applications. 

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