West Richland Stake GMRS Radio Workshop:
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.]
West Richland Stake GMRS Repeater
Prosser GMRS repeater
Pasco Stake:
Darian: ham: KK70KX; GMRS: WRZS796
Jerry: ham: K7PCZ
[If local LDS- get contact info with Tools App.]
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.
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.
Instructions for navigating the US Federal FTC website for applying and getting a GMRS radio license
How to acquire, assemble, and tune a small Yagi antenna for GMRS radios, to reach the Stake Repeater.
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.
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.
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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