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Jack442 replied to Jack442's question in Technical Discussion
Thank you @Sshannon That is exactly the info I need. -
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WRXP381 replied to Over2U's question in Technical Discussion
I’ve never had this problem however clear vinyl wrap would work best. -
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I'm jumping up and down giggling right now after opening your Pcalifornia.kmz file in google earth. My god this is better than I expected, and color coded for open repeaters. How did you compile this data? Do you work for mygmrs? I like the idea of having a kmz file for each individual state, also having a kmz file is better too. I use a offline maps platform called osmand which is ridiculously powerful and incredibly feature and rich, and nearly every single option, map display, etc is customizable. And it's all offline. With this KMZ I can import it into that so while I am navigating I'll be able to see the repeaters nearby visually, something you cannot do in something like google maps or waze. I'm just awestruck because this has absolutely exceeded what I thought of being able to do. If there was a (free) or "pro" paid feature in the mygmrs app or website where you can download the kmz file database by state, and it's updated and recompiled the same way the app and map feature is, it's something I'd pay for, and maybe a few others as well. Very interesting. Thank you for your insight! Wow this thread has blown up a little, I'm glad this is getting some attention and stirring up some ideas among all of us Thank you everyone!
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You could save some money and use a lower powered radio. Wont need as big of a battery or a higher wattage solar panel. For instance my recent simplex repeater build has been running for a few weeks now on a measly 6ah battery and 10 watt solar panel. However my radio only draws 1.5 amps at 10 watts while transmitting, and .3 amps when idle. Here is the link if you want to see what i used and how it turned out. Might help give you some ideas.
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I can’t answer your question. However, it took watching several YouTube videos for me to get my head into the right space/perspective to successfully use the channel wizard. Once I arrived, it was easy. Hang in there. YOU CAN DO IT!
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Helical/Corkscrew in Mobile Antennas: What’s the high-level science explanation?
CALO50 replied to CALO50's question in Technical Discussion
Sounds reasonable. Thank you for not sending us into a differential equation coma. -
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CALO50 replied to Gnarlykaw's question in Technical Discussion
As noted by WRYZ926, the sequence is a bit difference. Definitely use a standard cable tester and couple the OEM cable to your new cable build for testing. The indicators should light up like a normal cable. FWIW, the extension I made took 6 tries before it was of sufficient quality. Hang in there. YOU CAN DO IT! -
What is the principle behind the "ghost" antenna?
Lscott replied to WRWE744's question in Technical Discussion
I’ll have to check that one out. Every once in a while I get asked about it. -
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WRYZ926 replied to Gnarlykaw's question in Technical Discussion
The Wouxun KG-1000G cable is not a standard straight through or crossover cable. Pins 5 and 7 are crossed. Here is the pinout for the KG-1000G cable 1 - 1 2 - 2 3 - 3 4 - 4 5 - 7 6 - 6 7 - 5 8 - 8 I will suggest getting a cable tester for testing. Here is one on Amazon that will test 6 wire cables with RJ12 connectors and 8 wire cables with RJ45 connectors. RJ45 Network Cable Tester for Lan Phone RJ45/RJ11/RJ12/CAT5/CAT6/CAT7 UTP Wire Test Tool -
In the meantime there's also the Towers 600. I've gotten responses out of it in my house in San Tan Valley with my Baofeng UV-9G. Both with stock and Nagoya 771-G antennas.
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nokones replied to Over2U's question in Technical Discussion
XPEL Clear Vinyl Paint Protection Film -
I had to do that when I did a minor mod to add a "tiger tale"
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Gnarlykaw replied to Gnarlykaw's question in Technical Discussion
So, no other option other than using the supplied 10’ and coiling it up? -
Be patient. There is a line of a gazillion people waiting on their request for the Towers 575 repeater.
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Would like to know what radio you are using
WRXR255 replied to WRYD530's topic in General Discussion
HT: Lots of Baofengs. UV-5R's, BF-F8's. I bought lots of 10 of each kind when the rumor mill started up about the FCC's banning them. Those got a few of each sold off since then, not sure what my exact number in stockpile of each is currently. Need to pop over to the storage lot and inventory at some point. Bought a few singles of the 5R since then, some I had to 'jail break' with the three key hold/power on method. Not bought a single in a while so do not know if that trick still works. One Btech UV-5X3 - no idea on what I would need that extra band for, but I have it. I had bought a 5R years before all that to use at work. Figured out the frequency, the DCS codes and how to program it, and was fine for a while, but it was a drug... we all know where that rabbit hole leads... Soon after I dug deep into radio, and by proximity the HAM community. Started studying for my Technicians and General. Found the local clubs website and they had a test date coming up, and I e mailed the coordinator several times before then with some questions, but never got a reply. Guess they were just busy like everyone is, so was a bit put off, but let it slide. Showed up on the test day, walked into the room where they were having this shindig, Heard lots of chatter as I approached, but when I walked in, you could hear a pin drop. Before I could even ask if I was in the right place, someone said "Your in the wrong room probably..." I just said "Yeah, I definitely am." and left. Mobiles: Had one of Btechs very first mobiles and cant recall the model, with whatever mag mount they recommended. It got lost when my Subaru got totaled. Right now have a Btech UV-25X4, no antenna yet. Debating still on if its going mobile in my car, or I make it a base unit. I kinda live in a bowl so LOS is not good anywhere, but who knows. Will probably make it mobile. -
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WSBR984 replied to Over2U's question in Technical Discussion
Use a 3m Double sided tape on the entire base, then clean the roof and stick it down with good amount of pressure. This is the same stuff they use to affix badging from the factory and most trim on cars. Might affect your range however but it would keep it from moving. Otherwise look into getting a bracket to mount with. Search Amazon for this: 3M Exterior Attachment Tape -
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kidphc replied to Over2U's question in Technical Discussion
Could try a piece of vinyl wrap. Apply to the area on the car. Then place mag mount on it. Damn I wish I had tried it on the burb. The mag mount left a rust spot on the roof. It attracted iron from the debris on the road and that started to rust. Remeber dirt has iron in it. Don't believe me go grab a magnet and rub it on some dirt. Sent from my SM-S901U using Tapatalk -
Have you tried listening on AM and FM. The KG-Q10G can listen to CB on both.
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The antenna that comes on the Q10G is a GMRS antenna, so it does not perform optimally on the CB channels.. .To "fix" it, you may want to try an antenna better tuned for CB.
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What material can I place under a magnetic antenna mount to limit damage to vehicle paint while maintaining a strong enough magnetic force to prevent antenna movement?
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My Wouxun Q10G receives weather on WX channels but doesn’t receive anything on CB Channels. I haven’t tried to transmit yet but even when I go to the freeway to listen to truck traffic, I receive nothing! When I bought it, I understood it was already programmed for CB channels and when I turn it on, it appears to be programmed for those channels but I still hear nothing! When I look at some of the forums, I see guys asking about programming their Wouxun Q10G radio’s. I have another radio (TYT TH-8600) that I’ve programmed and never hear any GMRS channels on it from my home and I know it receives just fine because I use GMRS channels on it when I ride in Side by Side groups – so trying to see if I can receive GMRS on this radio from home won’t tell me anything as I’m not planning on riding with those groups anytime soon! Should I be looking at programming software – or -- how do I fix it on my Wouxun Q10G!
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OffRoaderX replied to Gnarlykaw's question in Technical Discussion
Yes.. Its a bad combination. -
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My entire take on this "Type Approved" deal is that a person should buy the radio of THEIR choice(Type Approved or Not), program it with the channels they want to use and enjoy talking to family and friends while they're out shooting, off roading, hiking or whatever. As long as you're not setting up drug deals or talking about bringing the next load of illegals across our wide open Southern Border then people just need to worry about themselves and not worry about what others do.