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Moto and Kenwood I believe are made in Malasia.

Post the zip file.

That's what Amateur Radio bands are for.

Hello folks, here’s my long but complete sales post: I recently scored an “open box” Motorola XTL5000 UHF system on eBay. It was advertised as open box, as new never installed. My original plan “may” ([emoji57]) have been to program and install, but other projects have intervened and it will just sit in the box, so I think this unit is better put to use by someone. This one has the new “5” remote head unit in black, which is apparently more desirable. It appears to include all the wiring cables, brackets, mic, external speaker, etc. It’s all wrapped up and appears new to my eye. I also picked up a programming cable. In researching the Motorola programming software, I came across some semi-recent posts that indicated - since these radios are no longer in production - Motorola would provide the software at no cost. It took some time to navigate Motorola customer support, but the did in fact provide a link to download the genuine software from them at no cost. When I sell the radio I’ll forward that link to the buyer. [edit: it is not a link, but a copy of the actual software, sent to me by Motorola]. Now since I haven’t installed or connected the unit, I can’t confirm it’s status, but it appears as new and based on the sellers comms, how it’s packaged, and how it looks I have no reason to doubt that all is well. The unit is MOTOROLA UHF XTL5000. 380-470mhz - model M20QSS9PW1AN I’ve attached the sellers photos as it’s wrapped up and ready to roll. I have all outstanding feedback on eBay and several forums; watches, firearms, and vehicles. I’ll gladly speak by phone, FaceTime, etc. to ensure you are comfortable. I’m too old and my reputation too good to mess around. Edit: SOLD! Thanks for checking out my ad. Ed

It may be an issue of the beta version of the Android app not updating when I change the settings to show stale and offline repeaters. I know for sure the repeater is still active because I regularly hear.it when I'm scanning, I just don't have a setup substantial enough to utilize it from 55 miles away. That's most likely an antenna height issue, as I can reach out to another repeater that's about 70 miles to the south of me.

It shows it on mine. Maybe it's a cookies thing, but it's there.

What map are you looking at? Here’s what it looks like on mygmrs.com:

Shaw Butte is still on the site and the map. Select stale repeaters via the gear in the upper left corner of the map. Repeaters fall into the stale category if the owner hasn’t updated the info in over a year.

Great radio, great price. You should post it in the classified section.

Garmin Rhino handhelds are made in Taiwan. I think most other part 95 radios are all manufactured in China.

Thanks. It's the TYT clone. I've been too busy to program all that stuff into my Yeasu. I had the TYT set up in my shack which I am moving to a different room. The Yeasu will take the TYT's place in my shack when all is moved. With the right settings on the Uconnect, it toggles between the aux source and normal radio just by plugging or unplugging the aux jack. You can leave it plugged in and switch by pushing several buttons, but no buttons is easier (and makes XYL happy). I don't have any trouble hearing the radio's speaker under the passenger's seat, but I am going to double up and add an aux speaker under the driver's seat and jump the ⅛" internal speaker disconnect so the radio's speaker stays on. That way I'll be able to hear the radio better with it unplugged from the Jeep radio so I can listen to the Sirius music and monitor the ham radio at the same time. My love of puns makes me think that one of the oldest puns in western culture is Sirius and Procion. Many people know Sirius is Orion's hunting dog, the famous Dog Star of August, giving us the "dog days of summer". The star Procion appears a few weeks before Sirius and in mythology is the offspring of Sirius. Literally, in Greek, Procion means "preceeds dog". What preceeds every dog? A puppy! and Procion, "the puppy" preceeds us seeing Sirius, "the dog". Hi Hi !

No I get it. Just poking back.

No, that is not supposed to . How did you measure the audio frequencies? Edited to add: I don’t know if you saw the other thread where Ribbit is mentioned, but if you did then you know I’m not against it. I intend to play with it in the amateur bands.

GMRS is not a "hobby" GMRS IS intended for people to bring their own audience (ie; your group while off-roading) GMRS is NOT for people that "want to make contacts" It seems you have been misinformed about what GMRS is for, and what its primary purpose is. It sounds like amateur radio or the Grindr app are more of what you are looking for.

Geezus, some people could over-complicate a cup of water. YES, it will work.

In my area, everyone seems to want to look like they "overland" but never even leave the pavement. I have even noticed the CB radio crowd mount two antennas, one on each side of their lifted Jeep or truck, but not even have a radio connected, as it looks cool. I show up with my old Blazer and a Phantom Antennex antenna, and they wonder if I even have any radio gear installed (helps with some of the hiking trail parking lot thieves too). Advertising cool gear in your rig may look cool, but does it work....some times yes, and sometimes no. I am amazed at Midlands marketing though, they are filling a niche for sure. But for those that know what I use, I'm just the "Motorolian Empire Warlord"....another person's words. (That does sound cool, I must admit). Whatever you use, make sure it works well, and is installed well (grounded, adequate power, less bends in low loss coax, good antenna), and you will be far ahead of many that just buy off of websites and plug things in.

Agree. I tell everyone to start with a 1/4 wave. IF you spend $10 on the whip its expensive and will outperform the pepper shaker all day long. Midland has a market as the overlanding crown will be all over the antenna. I looked them up a few years ago as they are used overseas alot but they were crazy costs for what it is. I think in the US there are multiple antenna vendors that provide quality LMR products. Go with a reputable manufacturer and you'll be happy.

Everything is made overseas, but may have USA offices. The Japanese stuff is superior to the Chinese made stuff. Stick with brands that support public safety (LEO & FD) like Motorola and Kenwood if you want things to last and put up with the abuse. There are kenwoods running right now that use a DOS programming software.... that old.