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THANKS GUYS JEFF

You just got a bad box. They may have fallen out ect… comet sent me replacements for my 712efc, 6nc and 9nc for free when I moved I lost the box I had them stored In.

I bought the antenna a couple of months ago and didn't open the package until yesterday. I was surprised to find there were no ground plane radials included. Is this normal, or did I just get unlucky? It wasn't too big a deal, because I bought some 10" pieces of all-thread which should work just fine. The thread size is M5-0.8, in case you're interested. It seems to me that the radials are something which should be included. Maybe mine just slipped through that part of the assembly line.

I wouldn't consider the NEC a 'bare minimum' but more so of a 'standard' Some manufactures of electrical equipment may 'suggest' additional steps or recommendations beyond the 'standard' but defiantly not required.. However some manufacture may require their recommendations for warranty purposes but i dont know if any manufactures that do.

Rubbish, that only points out the bare minimum requirements, but not what is optimal and yields a higher degree of safety and functionality. I look at the NEC the same way, a guide to get by with minimal effort. I've seen way too much substandard abominations the "met" code, but is an embarrassment to the trade. Plus, not all inspectors are created equal..

A fixed-mount marine radio with a big antenna mounted on the top (third?) deck at max power (25W IIRC) transmits many farz when the only obstacle is the earth's curvature. Another good reference for those new to the subject: https://www.boatingworld.com/articles/boating/vhf-radio-your-ultimate-guide/

There is a very slight difference, one protects the welfare of workers while doing installations and includes certain electrical guidlines, whiel the other outlines the actual electrical guidelines.. One of these guidelines came before the other. I actually attended a class on this in 1986 and i still remember.. Do you know whichy guideline came before the other than adopted the one before? You might have to do some studing on that one. Carrry on

Wrong Again - No Lesson - A Mis Read On Your Part - Again..... NFPA 70 Is The Standard For The Nation Electrical Code.

or the National Electric code is NFPA.. Read.. Carry on I told you at the end of the day we would agree, but stubborn you wanted to keep on arguing

NFPA 70 Is The National Electrical Code Sir.....

I eally cant leave you without giving you another lesson. However, this one will require you some excersise of reading.. Carry on.. Get back to me. https://alliedmoulded.com/nfpa-vs-nec-understanding-the-key-distinctions/

I'll stick with the national electric code... at the end of the day, we should agree on everything.. Get Back to me there fella..

remember the days when we watched TV off Antennas.. One could easly pick up VHF signals 100's mile away and it didn't always requrie line of site.. The same broadcast and from the same site in UHF never faired as well. UHF reception always required line of site and distance was drastically cut short. Marnie Radio is VHF, where cell is UHF.. VHF signals tend to work bounce back and forth between the earth and the ionosphere where UHF signals don't under most conditions making VHF a lot more reliable in the water

No, Not Really - You Did Not. When You Take The Time To Read NFPA 70 - Attempt To Understand It - Get Back To Me.

obviously i do.. I gave you a lesson

I Do - Do You... Need To Read The Sec I Sited.....

NFPA 70 is also know as the National Electric Code (NEC), whereas NFPA 70E is a voluntary standard. Surprised you didn't know that as a 'Licensed Inspector'

The specified audio power on the 1000G+ is 3W, external or internal which is what the vast majority of radios out there have. Some do have 5W. So it should be as loud as the internal speakers at least. If it's not, try another speaker. I've no issues with my Wouxun "driving" external speakers, same loudness as the internal (seems louder to me actually). It's a 90's Cobra external speaker. But if your hearing is marginal it's always gonna sound not the best. There's options but all require another power source: Power(amplified) speaker: Needs external 12v source. Ex: https://www.wearecb.com/bc23as.html Audio jack to bluetooth: a small bluetooth device that plugs into the external speaker jack and pairs with your cars bluetooth. Requires power (most are just battery powered and have a USB port to charge but if you permanently plugged the USB port into a power source it's always powered). Pair this device with your bluetooth enabled car stereo, and your audio will come thru your vehicles speakers. Ex: Amazon listing Audio jack to FM Transmitter. A small FM transmitter that plugs into your external speaker jack. Requires power (most are just battery powered and have a USB port to charge but if you permanently plugged the USB port into a power source it's always powered). Tune your car stereo to the devices output station and your audio will come thru your vehicles speakers. Ex: amazon listing

Suggest You Re-Read NFPA 70 - Chapter 810.15 Addressing Communication Site Grounding. (2023 Version) I Am A Licensed Inspector In The State Of Michigan, & NFPA Is Recognized In All 50 States. (Year Of Adoption - Same As Previous Versions.)

The Motorola guide is their recommendation but not a NEC requirement, however their guideline does meet NEC grounding specifications. To meet code, grounding requirements must meet the NEC

That Sir, Is Not Correct. I Suggest You Do Further Research, And Consult The Motorola R56 Manual For Site Grounding Requirements For Commercial Sites. See Link: https://wiki.w9cr.net/images/1/14/Motorola-Standards-and-Guidelines-for-Communication-Sites-R56-Manual_68P81089E50-B.pdf

That’s the same reasons why cell phones are not enough on land.

Maybe the woxoun can’t drive an external speaker very well but with a the $125 tyt radios we use in all our trucks the used Motorolas speakers are very very loud. I can hear them on a dirt road in a 35yr old diesel truck with the windows open and a 10,000lb horse trailer in tow. I can hear my base station with a Motorola speaker in any room in the house. sorry to here about the kg-1000. Btw

Proper grounding can only be achieved by using 500MCM wire. Using anything less is totally and utterly foolish and breaks all safety and grounding requirements.

Dude - You Are Spot On....... Some Folks Are Just Plain Ignorant With Their Self Justified Rational / Reasoning......