Calaveras GMRS Squawk Box

Welcome to Calaveras County GMRS Radio Operators Forum
CQ, CQ, CQ, were calling you. Say Hello!
Introduce yourself.
Learn how to get your GMRS License.
Join our growing community of radio enthusiasts.

Broadcasting Station
ie: Transmit a signal or message over a wide area!
New information of importance to share with everyone.
Post your announcement of community events.
Please read our guidelines before making your first post.
Instructions on how to get your GMRS License before transmitting.

Events
Post a notice of public events.
Dates and places to get help programing your radio.
Testing times and locations for ham radio study and testing.

Relay Station
Regular Traffic, Start here and post about anything.
Transmit and receive general chat from our county and neighboring counties.
GMRS radio networks are quickly growing into an essential part of alternative communications.
Share your experience and ideas here.

Ebbetts Radio Safety Net
Everything for the Ebbetts Radio Safety Community.
Find out what Ebbetts Pass families are using their radio communication skills for.
Join the conversation and learn how you can participate.

Murphys
Everything for the Murphys Neighborhood FRS and GMRS Radio community.
Find out what Murphys families are using their radio communication skills for.
Join the conversation and learn how you can participate.

Basic Skills
Beginners radio etiquette information
Radio traffic protocols
Alfa numeric charts with download links
Ask questions and offer help.

Programing Your Radio
Share your chirp images, tips and tricks.
Ask questions, get answers.

Net Control Operators
Learn and share everything about Net Control Stations.
Tips, tricks and details of how to keep it fun and informative.
Get some practice for when it is your turn.

Hand Held Radios (H T's)
Recommendations for a starter radio.
Ask and learn about your brand and model.
See what others have to say.

Mobile Radios
Mobile radios are normally 10 watts.
Mobile radios are exempt from the same rules as cell phones when driving.
Find out what is best for you.

Base Stations
A base station gives you more options for power and antennas.
Find and make your recommendations here.

Open Discussion
Radio communication during emergencies, open to all members.
FRS
GMRS
Amateur
First Responders

CERT Teams
The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) program is a nationally supported, locally implemented initiative that teaches people how to better prepare themselves for hazards that may affect their communities. This forum section is dedicated to providing our Calaveras County Cert teams a place to improve their GMRS radio communication skills and interact within the GMRS community. This is a closed group. You can request to join from your User Control Panel: >> UCP >> Usergroups. Check the appropriate box and submit. A Group Leader will review your request for approval.

Red Cross
Red Cross volunteers and staff work to deliver vital services – from providing relief and support to those in crisis, to helping you be prepared to respond in emergencies. This forum section is dedicated to providing our Calaveras County Red Cross volunteers team a place to improve their GMRS radio communication skills and interact within the GMRS community. This is a closed group. You can request to join from your User Control Panel: >> UCP >> Usergroups. Check the appropriate box and submit. A Group Leader will review your request for approval.