What Is The Difference Between A GMRS Radio And A Ham Radio? What IS A GMRS Radio Per The FCC?

In this video I explain what it means to be a GMRS radio, and what some of the differences are between a ham radio and a GMRS radio or a Business/LMR type radio and a GMRS radio. Specifically how the FCC defines a GMRS radio and what the radio must do to be FCC Part 95 certified as a GMRS radio.
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[BladeRunner-tdbe]

“Irregardless” people in glass houses should not throw stones “idiot”

[johnfish]

I just found your channel not too long ago, and pretty much have watched most of your videos. I'm very amused by your sarcasm and humor trying to deal with the flood of "experts" who's heads explode because of...words. Always amusing when you shut them down. I did buy a UV 5R and bigger battery, bigger antenna, etc, and got it set up with CHIRP due to your videos. Just wanted to take a moment to say "Thank you" for all your efforts. There are people out here who actually appreciate your efforts Sir. Keep up the good work.

[YUCF-svcq]

For these two years that I've been actively involved in GMRS radio world, I've listened and watched a lot of videos, but I've stayed consistent on your videos because you speak clearly and loudly so I understand everything and I've learned a lot of things thanks to you, thank you.👍👍👍

[RolfRobertson]

My wife hates me watching your channel. Every time I watch it, a new radio shows up.. lol I loved the radio classes I took in the army in 81 to 86 so yeah now I'm the radio man in my neighborhood. Lol. Great videos brother.

[BoPatterson]

As a new ham operator, I am thankful to have stumbled upon your channel. Thank you for what you do.

[AndrewAbraham]

5 mygigglehurtz split? I have no idea how you say that with a straight face but I love it.

And yes I am a ham, no I'm not a sad ham and no I don't drone on about every medical ailment from encyclopedia Britannia. We exist. We even talk about this channel and how much we appreciate it

[squallywally]

I have not been a ham licensed user of ham and GMRS radios for 57 years of my life of 57 years. This makes perfect sense to me. 57 years makes me an expert.

[CharlesMartel]

From a sad ham: Ham operators are much wiser and less constipated than GMRS operators. Love your videos!

[RonaldSchmid-xoxs]

I just love to hear from this guy. He's transmits on my wavelength and his scrambler is crystal clear to me.

[shannonsimmonds]

Just wanted to say thanks. This here student is learning alot. I think I"ll stay in this school for a bit.

[duwaynereed]

Aahhhh irregardless. One of my two most favourite words to use around “intelligent” people.
The other word, suposubly.
Love this channel!

[MrPurplenate]

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To all the haters out there, maybe it's time to lighten up and JOIN the PARTY!! – just remember to bring your own liquor because Randy's videos will have you drinking shots like there's no tomorrow!

Cheers to Randy, the supreme Hobo King of YouTube! Keep the condescension coming, my friend, and I'll keep the liquor cabinet stocked.

Love ya bud! Number #1 Best Fan for you. Nate up in Canada.

P.S. Save us from Trudeau.

[GalactusOG]

I am just learning about all this and wish i started sooner.

[RoamingWhispers]

Just ordered 2 of those “FCC certified Sad HAM devices”. Great Black Friday deals through your hyperlink in the description in the review video you posted.

[ValenteEspinosa]

Thanks for the warning at the beginning of the video, that made me stay to look for those references!

[JimTownley]

Thank you El-Rando, for the clear and concise un-confunkulation of Ham and GMRS radios. WRMB632

[adubs.]

I was studying to get my technician/general, but after listening to you on HRCC and what I think I want out of a radio... I just went ahead and spread my bhole and forked over the $35 instead. Now to find a decent radio for in the car.

[JeremyBechtold]

"irregardless" that's gonna trigger "some people" 😅😅

[tnfreemason]

I’ve been a ham radio operator since 2010. Lately I have been enjoying gmrs a lot more than ham. I have two uv5r radios and both have the Roger beep enabled.

[AntonioClaudioMichael]

Good video Randy @NotaRubicon Productions