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You need the Kenwood software KPG-99D (v1.55), which works on windows 7 and 10. The cable needs to be an FTDI USB to RJ-45 8 pin cable, look up bluemax49er on ebay, that's where I got mine.

"OK now I'm getting educated. So where do I find repeater in my area that are on Zello? I have Channels for gmrs 24 connected and for mygmrs discounted. Where do I go from here to find others...." You need to look at the map and see what repeaters are in the area. If they are networked they will usually say so in the notes, same with Zello connections. "OK to PM if we need to talk about it. Afterwards I will then tell all what I'm missing in understanding for their good" Theres no need to PM, I rather get this out in the open to avoid "accusations." "Thanks, you took the bait to help us folks who only know a fraction of what you know." When I joined, I had to learn quite a bit myself. This includes doing my own research when a question is repeatedly asked, for instance searching "networked repeaters" on the forums. When you give smart-ass comments like this, you end up discouraging those of us who do have information available. The question originally asked was "how to connect to the national network." This has been discussed several times and even I have discussed how to find such repeaters using the MyGMRS page several times. It takes up server space and time to have to repeat myself. As for helping, I gave the same answer, DO THE RESEARCH. This isn't difficult. You've found your way to this forum and site which is a great resource. We know your not some dumb guy who can't use a simple search function, and honestly if you are that guy, you likely shouldn't be on the radio at all as you likely do not know or care enough to use these resources properly. Simply put, when I say do the research, the information is readily available to find. Then if there is a technical question, for instance the node is not hearing your command codes, then we can try and help troubleshoot. Its not rocket science to simply read.

Couple ideas: use some form of adapter (3.5mm, bluetooth, etc) to send audio from the kenwood to the rv stereo, and let that power the outside speakers. This way no worries about the speaker impedance. Alternately, if they're 4 ohm speakers (standard automotive), you could wire them in series to get an 8 ohm load to the radio, though only mono audio.

If your speakers were too high of an impedance you just wouldn't get much volume. No harm would be done to the radio. If the speakers Z was too low AND you really cranked it up loud maybe you could damage the radio from excessive current but pretty unlikely. Most audio output chips are temperature protected anyhow. You could just add 4 ohms in series which should satisfy the min Z requirement. Vince

I'm guessing this is an unauthorized re-transmission of the sheriffs radio comms. I see they use 155mHz by you. I would contact the sheriffs dept and just give them the heads up. Their radio unit will likely foxhunt the signal and begin the process of charging the individual. Notifying them ASAP also allows them to prevent transmitting personal info which may be heard via the unauthorized repeater.

Yep, you got it. Unfortunately, there are issues with outdated repeaters in the database, either defunct or listings not maintained. My area of california has a few as well.