This is a nice link to a printable PDF file showing the GMRS frequency chart and CTCSS / DCS Codes for accessing Repeaters.

This is a great site to help you build your own antenna. Using this 1/4 Wave Ground Plane Antenna Calculator

When buying an antenna this is good information, Understanding Antenna Gain and dBi. You can really increase your radios range, if you understand antenna principles.

Before wasting your money on all different types of antennas it best to see if you have a clear line-of-sight to what ever you're trying to reach. Using this site will help you know if there is any chance of success.

This is another Line of sight tool suggested to us from a user on the GMRSCandid.One Thanks goes to Mr.Watkins for sharing this information.

Well that's a million dollar question? The best way is by word of mouth... Sure there are a few repeater list sites out there, but most are not updated and some charge you a membership fee, SERIOUSLY!

I'm not for wasting money and that sure sounds like a waste.

So, with that being said. If you don't have any friends in radio and you want to save your money. This is a free repeater listing site and would be a good starting point...

Well that's a million dollar question? The best way is by word of mouth... Sure there are a few repeater list sites out there, but most are not updated and some charge you a membership fee, SERIOUSLY!

I'm not for wasting money and that sure sounds like a waste.

So, with that being said. If you don't have any friends in radio and you want to save your money. This is another free repeater listing site MyGMRS. It's Still not 100% accurate but its a starting point...