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One other thought, channel 22 is simplex (TX on 462.725) are you on the repeater equivalent which would/could be channel 30? Most GMRS Radio have the offset built into the repeater channels putting the actual TX at 467.725 and RX at 462.725. So if you were actually on channel 22 you would not be on the input frequency of the repeater.

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Good call.

There is no one-size-fits-all answer to that question. Things to consider: - condition of the radio, how much it is beaten up; - condition of the battery, assume you will need to replace it; - speaker and programming port: 3170/73 have Kenwood port that is also used by the majority of CCRs, so cables and speakerphones work. 3140 has a different, more robust connector, but that means buying special programming cable that will not work with Baofengs. Do you have Baofengs? Do you plan to have Baofengs? - you will need charger, 3170/73 takes both LiPo and NiMH batteries, so makes sense to get universal charger KSC-25; - antenna connector, Kenwood radios generally not compatible with CCR antennas, you will need authentic Kenwood antenna, they are cheap though. In 2014 it was no brainer to get a pair or three of 3170 for $100 total, replace broken parts, get new batteries, and have a good radio for about $70 a piece. Today ebay prices on used Kenwood radios went up, so I'm not so sure anymore. New KG-805G is only $100.

I don’t think you would go wrong with those choices. The KG-935G Plus is just a great radio. I grab that more often than not. I think the KG-UV9PX being the ham sister to the KG-UV9GX and superheterodyne is a good ham choice. I’ve been eyeing that as well. If I could help you spend your money and you clearly spend time outdoors, I’d say give a look at the KG-S88G as well. It doesn’t have all the bands others have but it’s a superheterodyne and waterproof (IP67) GMRS for when it’s wet and muddy out. I have the Nagoya NA-771G and I feel it’s my best GMRS HT antenna, though at 15” it’s a bit unwieldy so I use the almost as good NA-701G at 5.5”. To be honest the stock antennas do seem pretty good. Just my opinion. Cheers, buying radios is fun and addictive.

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I have one. I highly recommend it.

Maybe. It's happend before. Op did say they heard others loud and clear so at least his receive tones are either right or not on. In any event I hope it helps.

OK that can be problematic. Radio waves have a hard time getting out of your vehicle. All that metal traps the signal inside. You lose most of your transmit power. I would suggest trying from outside the car. Just make sure you have the right CTCSS set on transmit.

So far I've picked up a local hotel, can tell ya what rooms are vacant. The plan is to use it with my friends up north, they all have normal two way frs devices so we can chat about. Very pleased with the radio so far and enjoy the extra fars the Nagoya gives

I was very impressed with the KG-UV9PX

Thank you for the input everyone. Of course having a sexy wrist strap is a deal closer and should complete the look if I sell the Rubicon and get a Bronco Raptor. For the sake of the conversation, I have a handful of other radios, some long in the tooth like some very old Kenwood GMRS with non removable antennas and a bunch of FT-60s that somehow ended up with a scratched resistor. I do a lot of dual sport motorcycle rides and Jeep runs in the deserts or mountains and try to make sure we are all connected meaning I usually am the one supplying radios. It would seem I have friends that will spend $5,000 on suspension, tires and wheels but won't throw down $150 for a radio . The Yaesus do not do split tones so I am thinking it is time to pick something up that gives me that option and of course is part 95 compliant. Several repeaters in the Sacramento valley use split tones. I am tempted to get a KG-935G Plus and KG-UV9PX and sell a couple of the FT-60s to cover the purchase. Everything on the Rubicon trail area is HAM with typical tones along with a newer GMRS repeater. Oddly I have yet to hear any chatter on the GMRS repeater. Here is another burning question, which antenna is currently the favorite flavor for the Wouxun HTs?

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

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.

Welcome to the forum Robert/@WRXW830! Good helpful people here

No, but you can download the brochure for it here. https://www.icomamerica.com/en/downloads/DownloadDocument.aspx?Document=202 It looks like a simple stripped down GMRS radio, 15 channels with no display. IMHO that's way too much for a radio in this class with so few features. I would look at some of the other commercial UHF radios for that kind of money you're talking about. Myself I use a Kenwood TK-3170. These turn up for sale used for the money you're talking about with a battery pack, antenna and a charger base. The programming software is easy to find on the internet and the programming cables are cheap. https://pdfs.kenwoodproducts.com/9/TK-2170&3170Brochure.pdf