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Post your data here, and i am sure someone will be happy to come along and help.

Well I'm having problems programming my local repeaters in and I was looking for someone that has experience with these radios that could look at my data and see where I'm making mistakes.

well, as stated previously, I am an idiot so you're right, probably possibility #D. They say GMRS is ham for dummies, well maybe I should just stick with a string and two paper cups lol. Atleast simplex is... well, simple enough. I wont waste any more time here, I admit defeat but thank you all so much for your time. Especially from famous movie stars like @OffRoaderX

There are literally only two possibilities: A: You have the only KG-1000G Plus ever, in the history of Wouxun to somehow, inexplicably do this thing that no other Wouxun and probably no other radio from any brand, has ever done in the past OR 3: You are very, very confused, and, you are doing it wrong. At this point i would suggest doing a full factory-reset to undo whatever atrocities you have inflicted upon that radio, find a different repeater, and start over.

This is the cause of much "confuculation" in my life

The only repeater I'm in proximity to requires tones and I have tried it without any tones at all and still heard the transmission on simplex even though I transmitted on a repeater channel. How could I be transmitting to the simplex channel via repeater without tones? The only thing that makes sense here is the repeater channel doesn't truly offset 5mHz by default.

Thanks, I can verify this worked for me and I can hit the COOPMTN repeater (462.650 t:107.2) from Forest Grove. Impressive range! I usually monitor 650 on my commute in to Hillsboro, may catch some of you on the air

If you are transmitting on 467 and hearing on 462 then you are getting into the repeater. Double check the tones. I would also try turning your radio's RX tone off.

It sounds like you are connecting to a repeater. If not, then, you're doing it wrong.

It may be of help to use the programming software or chirp. It seems to be easier to visualize what is going on. I use chirp, and its worked out well. I am also using a wouxun kg1000 plus, I just add another channel for a specific repeater, instead of trying to change the built in channels. Below is an example of the chirp added channels. Hope this helps. The freq on the left are the receive freq, the +5 on the right shows the extra 5 meg to hit the repeater ( this is what you are transmitting)… good luck

transmitting to a repeater with a radio on repeater channel 15 (channel 23) would mean off-setting 5mHz to 467 though, right? If I'm supposedly transmitting on 467, how am I hearing it on 462? The only way I could is if I was connected to the repeater, and I am not. This is why I am confused. Also, because I am stupid. Thank you for your help either way.

Doesn't take much to get the signal to show 4 bars though. Has to be a pretty weak signal to show 3 or less on the meter. I know some of the hacked version firmware have made the power meter the signal strength meter which is a very cool idea.

That is totally normal since the output frequency of the repeater is the same as the corresponding simplex channel. The repeater output frequency for the repeater is 462.550 and the simplex channel 15 is also 462.550. When using a repeater, you transmit to the repeater on 467.550 and you receive the repeater's transmission on 462.550. And YES you will hear a repeater's transmission on the corresponding simplex channel. Having tones set on your radio does not keep other radios without tones from hearing your transmission. All the receive tones on your radio do is keep you from hearing transmissions from other radios that are not using tones. If you are hearing yourself on simplex with a different radio then it sounds like you still don't have the tones set correctly on your KG-1000G when you transmit on the repeater channel. Turn off your receive tones on the KG-1000G and also double check your transmit tones.

You guys did me right with the recommendation for the Comet SBB-1. I finally got around to putting it through its paces. It was spot-on all the way up and down the 2m and 70cm bands. The highest SWR I got was 1.3:1 with most of them being 1.0:1. It even did well on the GMRS frequencies, which are technically "out of band" for this antenna, but I'm not going to argue with those numbers. It's on a mag mount in the middle of my roof, which is probably a factor, but the Nagoya was too, and its performance was okay, but lot impressive.

maybe if we knew what the problem was, or if you left any hint about what you are having trouble with, someone would actually be able to help.. But, I guess we'll never know..

BTW, I bought this thanks to you, NotARubicon @OffRoaderX . Followed your mediocre instructions perfectly. I'm jk, I love your channel. I always get a laugh with every video. I really have followed all instructions with this. I'm on the repeater channel but being heard on the corresponding simplex channel and I'm not even connected to the repeater. This shouldn't be happening. I should be tx on 467 if I'm on repeater channel 15 (23). If I was connected to the repeater I would be heard on simplex 15, but I'm not connected to it. My spare radio shouldn't be able to hear me. I have the correct CTCSS too.

I did not. I've done absolutely everything suggested on here, google, everything. What stumps me is that while on say repeater channel 15 on the radio, not connected to a repeater, mic checks are heard on simplex channel 15 which makes no sense considering the 5mhz offset that the radio is supposed to have automatically set on the repeater channels. I should be transmitting on 467 to be heard by the repeater that I'm not connected to so my other radio on simplex 15 (462), shouldn't be hearing me.

Hey! I found a difference in the new 240819 vs 240702 firmware. The signal meter actually works. On all versions previous to the 819 firmware when you received a signal the meter showed 4 bars. Today I just noticed that I was receiving a signal with 1 bar and it fluctuated to 2 bars. So it's actually showing signal strength instead of just receiving a signal.

Nope, this is strictly a task for RG-8x.

As the title says. This thing has been a PITA to program I like the radio even though I'm having these problems if anyone is willing to give me a hand that would be awesome. I have tried factory software, chirp and I even bought the software from it solutions I just need help. Let me know if you can.

I am running windows 10 and the Kg-905g software i downloaded from Buy Two Way Radios works fine. They did mention you cannot use the Kg-805g software, you must use the KG-905G software. There is also an other driver for the cable I also downloaded and installed from Buy Two Way Radio .com. Interesting to hear it doesn't work in windows 11.

He’s just not using LMR 600 to connect to it.

Don't be mean, and if you are insinuating that the ghost antenna functions as an antenna the same as a dummy-load, you would be very, very wrong.

I definitely agree! The ghost antenna is perfect for off-roading and can withstand the force of relatively small low hanging branches. Now, if you're a serious off-roader like me you really need to step up your game and get a higher quality ghost antenna. This is why I use this heavy duty model manufactured by Bird. It's rated at 50 watts and delivers the perfect antenna radiating performance, about equal to the Midland. The best part is the durability, with its DIN connector that adds extra holding power to the vehicle so it can withstand branch strikes up to 6" in diameter. On a more serious note for the OP. If you're traversing through terrain where you're going to be grazing a lot of tree branches you might want to consider the famous and much loved 1/4 wave whip. It's perfect for rough service, just bend it back to shape after a fun day on the trail. It breaks, replacements are cheap. And you'll get better range than the ghost antenna you're using now.

Sounds like someone is asking the same question, only the previous question was asked for Motorcycle Club and its Members. The answer is the same is, NO. In order for CERT or Motorcycle Club to use GMRS, each member of that organization would be required to have their own GMRS license or go to the FCC website and request FRN and then apply for their GMRS license. However, in order to have each member under one license, the organization would have to apply for a Business Band License.