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Wouxun KG-UV9GX GMRS SHTF (906 Channels) GMRS Two-Way Radio & VHF/UHF “S#it Hits The Fan” Scanner Custom Programming Chart

In a SHTF / Post apocalyptic scenario the bad guys you are trying to protect your family from are going to be keenly interested to know who is trying to move valuable items. Value can be subjective, but a couple of yahoos getting on their GMRS radios and talking in code is more likely to draw attention than to deflect it. I don't think I ever said that trying to protect your family was a bad intention, but the people with truly bad intentions are not going to care how good your GMRS code ettiquete is. You have fun though - and by all means, keep us informed of your progress and the best code words to use. Things have been dead over here on mygrms forums lately.

I purchased the KG-UV9G (not the X) for my son-in-law before the X version came out. It came with all of the SHTF frequencies already programmed. It is a really nice radio. I have the KG-935G Plus. Of course it didn't come with SHTF frequencies but I have added everything I wanted and ended up putting most of what came on the UV9G on the 935G Plus. The UV9G (and the newer X version) is a superheterodyne receiver where the 935G Plus is a Direct Conversion receiver. As far as performance goes they are both about the same. We have used both radios talking to each other with the OEM antennas out to about 3.7 miles in a mountainous area where we didn't have direct line of sight and had clear communication. That is a little unusual and other areas in the mountains we don't get that range. Anywhere he could hear and talk to me I could hear and talk to him. They both work repeaters well. He is going to purchase the 935G Plus as he and I just gave his grandfather our KG-905Gs to use on his ranch. The 935G Plus has more volume than the UV9G which is good for me. I really don't think you could wrong with either radio. Both companies have great customer service. Sexy wrist strap aside, If I could only have one, I would probably go with the KG-935G Plus. You could just sell a body part and buy both! Have fun with which ever radio you decide on.

I'd say that settles it Lucky for you they both come with the Randy Bee... um I mean Roger Beep

The KG-UV9GX has a sexier wrist-strap.

Why is there a "Request Access" button on open repeaters? Fair question. I don't know how to go about it but I have seen it disabled on some repeaters that are open. I can certainly see why you would want to set it up this way and not be inundated with unnecessary request if you have an open or even private repeater.

No problem. I don’t really know of any long range shooting ranges, but I’m sure that they must have on in the Billings area. Try that HamStudy. You can either do it as an app or for free on the website.

Morse code station identification of a GMRS station is permitted by the regulations. That’s not the kind of “code” that the regulations prohibit. Codes used to conceal meaning are.

My main application for GMRS is mobile communications with other members of a group when away from cell service while camping or four wheeling. To that end I constructed an antenna mount concealed under the fiberglass truck canopy using an old headache rack and some telecom rack shelves. Just finished cobbling this together last night. I've got probably ten hours into it, half to modify the headache rack to fit the inside of the shell, and half to install the antenna mount and figure out how to get the cable into the truck and to solder on the PL-259 connector. I need to do some further testing and I may need to make an extension to the shelf to better position everything, we'll see. Since I'm dual-licensed for amateur and GMRS this is a COMPACTenna in 2m/70cm, it seems to work well enough for GMRS that it'll be good enough, but I haven't ruled out a dedicated antenna for GMRS on the other shelf. There are more images in the gallery.

Disregard, I was able to toggle closed then open and now the access button is disabled... Hello, I own the Macomb 675 repeater in Michigan. I have set it up on .675 with a pl of 141.3 and DO NOT require permission. I still get request almost daily for permission with I feel compelled to approve. I have it set to "open" FWIW... Is there a way to eliminate the "REQUEST ACCESS" button, or even better, have a pop up with a canned message? I've been replying with: We do not require permission. The Macomb 675 is an open repeater and you are free to use it within the parameters of your GMRS license. Welcome.