r/gmrs is a subreddit with 33k members. The most common kinds of discussions are solution requests and advice requests, and the community frequently discusses radio, gmrs, antenna, repeater, and handheld, and they frequently recommend/review handheld radio, radio, and ht.
A Subreddit Dedicated to the (462 MHz) GMRS Radio Community. The General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS) is a North American land-mobile FM UHF radio service designed for short-distance two-way communication. It requires a license in United States but can be used license-free in Canada.
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Popular Themes in r/gmrs
#1
Solution Requests
: "Any GMRS walkie talkies recommend for hunting?"
2 posts
#2
Advice Requests
: "GMRS how do I not annoy people?"
1 post
Popular Topics in r/gmrs
#1
Radio
: "Is it possible to program a Radio for both cb and gmrs?"
232 posts
#2
Gmrs
: "Gmrs Licensees Can Help Pass The HOA Legislation To Eliminate HOA Prohibitions on Amateur Radio Antennas!!!"
186 posts
#3
Antenna
78 posts
#4
Repeater
: "Thinking about building a Repeater"
66 posts
#5
Handheld
29 posts
#6
Looking For
27 posts
#7
License
18 posts
#8
Setup
18 posts
#9
Programming
18 posts
#10
Mobile
11 posts
Products Discussed in r/gmrs
Handheld Radio
98 reviews
#1
TidRadio
4.6★ from 34 reviews
#2
Baofeng
3.7★ from 15 reviews
#3
Wouxun
4.2★ from 12 reviews
Radio
28 reviews
#1
Baofeng
3.8★ from 5 reviews
#2
TidRadio
4.5★ from 4 reviews
#3
Wouxun
5.0★ from 3 reviews
Ht
21 reviews
#1
Midland
4.0★ from 3 reviews
#2
Cobra
4.0★ from 2 reviews
#3
Baofeng
4.0★ from 2 reviews
Flair Used in r/gmrs
#1
Question
: "Is this a good spot for my antenna?"
60 posts
#2
Showing Off
: "Portable GMRS Pelican case build! What do y’all think?"
10 posts
#3
Gear Review
: "Just got a new radio from my FIL"
2 posts
Member Growth in r/gmrs
Yearly
+6k members(22.1%)
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Last updated: May 31, 2026