AshesTwoAshes (@AshesTwoAshes)

The airwaves are meant to be open, but a troubling trend is emerging within the GMRS community. A few individuals appear to be locking up repeater channels across multiple states, effectively monopolizing the system and blocking new operators. Even more concerning is the reported practice of charging fees for access—a direct violation of the rules governing GMRS, which is intended to be an accessible, non-commercial service. This blatant gatekeeping is stifling growth and creating a bottleneck that affects everyone from Florida and beyond. It’s a situation that likely has regulators paying close attention. For More Subscribe to HamShackTV #GMRS #HamRadio #RadioCommunication #FCC #RadioHobbies #GMRSRepeater