Spread the word — help grow Bellingham GMRS
More people on the air means better coverage, more check-ins, and a stronger network when it counts. If you'd like to invite neighbors, friends, or local groups, here are ready-to-use graphics and posts — grab one, put it in your own voice, and share. Keep it friendly and accurate, and follow each group's rules.
The quick facts (paste these anywhere): - What: Bellingham GMRS — a free, local radio community for Whatcom (& north Skagit) County - Weekly nets — several nights a week across our repeaters: - Tuesdays 7:00 PM — Lookout 725 (462.725, tone 151.4) - Saturdays 8:30 PM — Bellingham 550 (462.550, tone 151.4) - Sundays 7:30 PM — Sumas 675 (462.675, tone 114.8) - (Lynden 650 — 462.650, tone 114.8 — also on the network) - Site: https://bellinghamgmrs.com — forum, wiki, full repeater & net info - License: GMRS needs a simple FCC license — no exam, ~$35 for 10 years, covers your whole household
Ready-made graphics (download & post)
Grab one of these, pair it with a caption below, and post. They match the link-preview card people already see when you share the site, so everything looks consistent.
Instagram / Facebook post — square (1080×1080)
Instagram / Facebook story — vertical (1080×1920)
Open the full-size story graphic — sized for Stories/Reels.
QR code → bellinghamgmrs.com
Saving them: on a computer, right-click → Save image as…; on a phone, press and hold the image → Save / Download. Please post them as-is (don't crop out the web address or QR).
Facebook / Nextdoor (neighborly)
📻 Did you know Whatcom County has an active local radio community? Bellingham GMRS runs friendly weekly nets on repeaters around the county — Tuesdays (Lookout 725), Saturdays (Bellingham 550), and Sundays (Sumas 675). GMRS radios are inexpensive, and the license needs no test and covers your whole family — great for hikes, road trips, and staying in touch when the power or cell service goes out. New folks welcome; we'll help you get started. Repeater list, forum, and full net schedule: https://bellinghamgmrs.com
Reddit (r/GMRS, r/Bellingham, local subs)
Whatcom County GMRS — weekly nets Tue / Sat / Sun across four repeaters
Active local GMRS group covering Bellingham and out into the county (Lookout Mountain, Sumas Mountain, Lynden, South Bellingham). Nets are Tuesdays 7:00 PM (Lookout 725), Saturdays 8:30 PM (Bellingham 550), and Sundays 7:30 PM (Sumas 675). Forum, wiki, and beginner guides at https://bellinghamgmrs.com. GMRS is license-by-fee (no exam, covers your household). New operators and lurkers welcome — come check in.
(Check each subreddit's self-promo rules before posting.)
X / Mastodon / Bluesky (short)
📻 Whatcom County GMRS — weekly nets Tue, Sat & Sun on repeaters around the county. Free local radio community, beginners welcome. Repeaters + schedule: https://bellinghamgmrs.com #GMRS #Bellingham #WhatcomCounty #EmergencyComms
Instagram / photo caption
On the air with Bellingham GMRS 📻 Weekly nets several nights a week across Whatcom County — Tue, Sat & Sun. No-exam license, whole family covered. Come say hi 👋 Link in bio → bellinghamgmrs.com
GMRS #Bellingham #WhatcomCounty #PNW #EmergencyComms #PrepPNW
Text a friend / DM (one line)
Hey — check out the local radio group I'm in: free GMRS nets Tue/Sat/Sun around Whatcom County, beginners welcome. bellinghamgmrs.com
Email (to a club, CERT team, or neighbor group)
Subject: A local radio community for Whatcom County
Hi [name] — thought your group might be interested in Bellingham GMRS, a free local GMRS radio community covering Whatcom County. There are weekly nets on several repeaters — Tuesdays (Lookout 725), Saturdays (Bellingham 550), and Sundays (Sumas 675) — plus a forum and beginner guides at https://bellinghamgmrs.com. GMRS suits families and emergency prep: the license needs no exam and covers your whole household. Happy to help anyone get on the air. — [your name]
GMRS/radio sites (myGMRS, QRZ, RepeaterBook comments)
Active GMRS group in Whatcom County, WA, with weekly nets: Tue 7:00 PM (Lookout 725, 462.725, 151.4 Hz), Sat 8:30 PM (Bellingham 550, 462.550, 151.4 Hz), Sun 7:30 PM (Sumas 675, 462.675, 114.8 Hz); all +5 offset. Lynden 650 (462.650, 114.8 Hz) also on the network. Forum & details: https://bellinghamgmrs.com. Travelers through the county welcome to check in.
Flyer / QR one-liner
Get on the air in Whatcom County. Bellingham GMRS — free weekly nets Tue, Sat & Sun on repeaters countywide. Learn more & join the forum: bellinghamgmrs.com (Print the QR code above onto your flyer.)
Hashtags to mix and match
#GMRS #Bellingham #WhatcomCounty #PNW #EmergencyComms #PrepPNW
#TwoWayRadio #RadioCommunity
A few do's and don'ts
- ✅ Be accurate — GMRS needs an FCC license (no test); don't imply it's unlicensed.
- ✅ Point to the site (https://bellinghamgmrs.com) for the full repeater list and net schedule.
- ✅ Follow each community's rules — some subs/groups limit promotion; post where it's welcome.
- ✅ Invite, don't spam — one good post beats ten repeats.
- ❌ Don't post members' names, call signs, or personal info without asking.
Thanks for helping the network grow — 73!