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Yes - i got a used VXR7000 which is a very capable UHF repeater capable of also working on GMRS. But because of its age programming it is a bit of a challenge. There are other good used options but whatever you end up with remember that you will need a duplexer - One is built-in on most (not all) VXR7000's, but you will have it tuned to whatever specific frequency you end up using. "some people" will try to tell you that you can "tune it yourself with the right tools" - they should be ignored because they dont realize that if you are asking this question, you do not have the tools, nor are you likely able to learn how to correctly use them anytime soon. You may also consider the new BTech 50W repeater - even though the one I bought failed within 10 minutes, I hear they work better now and no longer stop working right out of the box. It is a much more simple, but also very limited .. and expensive option. You will also need a GMRS capable antenna - I went with the Tram1486 because it does not look like a space-station antenna.. and do not skimp on the coax. "some people" will tell you that you must use "hardline" or other very VERY expensive coax, but they should be ignored. as long as your coax run will be less than 100feet or so, LMR400 (or similar) will work just fine... also be aware that 'some people' will proclaim that "LMR will not work on a repeater" - They should be ignored. and dont forget that "some people" will also declare that LMR400 coax will not work because after 10 years water will get inside and degrade it. They should be ignored, mostly because where you and I live, the constant rain and/or snow/freeze/thaws are not an issue. Basically, be wary of "some people" that love spending other people's money when they no skin in the game and suffer zero consequences when a poor choice is made.

I just got one about 2 weeks ago. I blame it on everyone here. Lots of enablers on here. They will tell you it's the best thing since sliced bread..... it's not expensive, get it...... what's one more radio going to hurt...... I love it more than all my other radios..... And they're all correct! Listen, this radio is more advanced than I am. It's got some channel wizard thing and some tone scan thing. It's got more features than I'll ever use, but it is pretty sweet. I mean, it's not expensive and one more isn't going to hurt. I kinda like it better than all my other radios.

yeah I could see that, but yes. I'm always logged into both sites. @WRUU653 I do have access to posting in the classifieds and can create a radio club. Guys I think we've beat this horse to death.

I make it a constant habit to continue checking for shorts along each step of the connector installation before crimping the connector than after crimping I check again. It saves a lot of money and time. If I don't see "0L" on my volt meter than I look for that lowly wire strand.

Good job! Trust me when I say any one of us could do the same thing.

Okay...get ready to laugh... After I changed the coax connector and tested the SWR...I forgot to put the antenna on. I replaced the antenna and tested again and got SWRs mostly in the 1.5 +/- range all the way up and down the 70c and 2m bands. As I got to the upper end of 70cm and the lower end of 2m, it went up but still was acceptable, which I expected for a dual-band antenna. I'm going to call that good enough.

Bad connector installation on the coax. You are most likely shortening/grounding out the cable with a little itty bitty braided wire strand with the connector.

And don't let the fact that the 935G Plus is a SOC (system on chip) radio and not superheterodyne bother you.. The 935G does just as well as the Wouxun KG-Q10G/H models that are superheterodyne. I can't tell any difference between the 935G Plus and the Q10H models I own.

935G plus is my go to radio. I highly recommend it based on countless tests against Baofeng and TID Radios that I have done. They are a more expensive radio than most but I have not been disappointed by it's overall performance and capabilities. The other thing for me, is I have tested power output on many radios. The 935G+ has been the most consistent in "advertised" power output (close to 5 watts and in some cases more). Other radios in the Baofeng and TID radio department are hit or miss on output. For me that is the difference from making contact in a unique location I visit to not making a contact. That little bit of extra juice makes the difference for me against other radios I have tested from same location.

This would be the fastest and easiest way to test both the coax and the mount itself. If you get any resistance between the center conductor and shield or do not see 50 ohms when a dummy load is connected then you can start to look at the coax and the mount itself. I would check the dummy load with a multimeter to see what it reads before attaching it to the mount so that you have a good baseline measurement.

Test at the connections. You don’t need to remove the headliner if everything rings out well. Look for no continuity between the center and the shield without the antenna. It should be the same on both ends. If you put a dummy load on the end you should see 50 ohms between center and shield.

@brasda91 as Steve mentioned this problem has come up before. As a premium member that is logged in you shouldn’t have to use an ad blocker to remove the ads. I am wondering if you have other options that are provided by the premium membership? Access to posts in classified section, unlimited likes on post? In any event I also reported your post so that it may get @rdunajewski’s attention, as the owner he is the one who can ultimately help you. Good luck.

Not That It Matters, But A Subscriber With A Premium Membership Must Log In To myGMRS For The Ad Blocker To Be Effective. I'm A Premium User & Will See Ads Unless I Log In.

I have owned the 935G and now have the 935G Plus and both like it and recommend it. It is my goto GMRS handheld and I have had many GMRS handhelds. I use the wide RX capabilities a lot. In my area the local Sheriff's department is still using VHF so I have my 935G+ programmed to be able to listen local law enforcement and fire departments. When I travel I program any repeaters I might be in range of along my planned route. I have also programmed in 186 railroad frequencies to scan on long trips to keep me entertained. I have all the HAM repeaters in my area programmed in so I can listen to those if I want. I have tested the 935G+ side by side with several different superheterodyne radios and RX/TX is just as good. The IP66 rating is good and I have used the radio in the rain and snow. It has also been dropped a couple of times with no damage. At first I didn't think I would care about the Channel Wizard but have come to appreciate it when programming the 935G+ by hand.

You can use either a MacBook or a Linux operating system.

I found this totally random video on Youtube that explains when/why to use (or not use) a repeater - it explains it way better than i ever could:

I will help enable others some more. If you are looking for a good IP rated 20 watt mobile radio then go with the KG-XS20G. The XS20G pairs well with the 935G. They actually use the same screen and have the same menu layout. So if you can program one, then you can program the other without having to learn a new menu system.

@WSEZ864 I applaud you for helping your friend. Sometimes it feels like there just aren't enough good friends anymore.

It’s possible to be logged into the forum without being logged in at the www.mygmrs.com level. They’re separate in some ways which is why they sometimes get unsynchronized.

Sounds like the new mount is defective, maybe a bad connection at one end or the other. Can you check it with an ohm meter and ensure it is not shorted (check resistance between the center conductor and shield) or open (check continuity from end to end on the center conductor and then on the shield). You might also inspect the NMO mount and make sure it is clean and making good contact.

I couldn't be commenting with my account if I wasn't logged in....

It's not in the owners manual. Someone here discovered it.

Sorry, that is just bad English on my part. I did understand what he was saying and I agree that he should get what he paid for. As I said in a previous post and offering a general solution that will help wherever he goes on the internet, "It's your browser. Firefox with the following add-ons, uBlock Origin and Ghostery, remove all nuisances and makes for a very enjoyable internet experience no matter where you go." Trust me, I'm highly skilled at mangling the English language!

Good morning. I think you misunderstood. @brasda91 has already paid the fees to remove ads and wants to know why they are still there. He is just trying to get what he has paid for. This is an issue for Rich.

Here are some more details on what I found and what radios I tested. I only tested the KG-935G plus, the KG-S88G and the Baofeng UV-9G for type accepted. I also tested the KG-UV9PX, KG-Q10H, KG-935H and Baofeng GT-3WP. While they all have voice prompts there were no prompts once in the menu. The S88G didn’t even give numbers when changing channels unless you punched the number in the keypad. It didn’t work with the up and down arrow or the knob. So I would avoid that one if you are sight challenged. There may be work arounds that I’m not thinking of and I’m no expert on radios or the needs of the blind. I’m just trying to give information I think might be useful.

What radio, make/model, do you have? How far apart are the people you are trying to contact? If you can more details maybe folks can help.

1. He didn’t ask how to get rid of the ads. He asked why they still appeared on the home page (www.mygmrs.com) even though he had paid for premium membership which should result in no advertising. 2. The real problem, which has been seen before, is that his membership attributes at that level hadn’t been updated to reflect his premium membership. 3. Your advice would be great for someone wishing to get rid of ads without paying for premium membership which, but that wasn’t what he asked. It’s nothing personal.

I have one that works great for me.

WSGL241 live close to exit 22 on 65. New to Gmrs but been around commercial radios my hole life. Trying to show my boys the inter working of radios so I got licensed and got 3 tidradio td-h3 portables and found a box of old mobiles with about 10 years of dust on them got 3 up and running in our trucks. Going to try to get 2 set up for a repeater later on if I can dig up some more parts and pieces.

I don't use CHIRP, I use the app or the TID software. Same with my Wouxun. App is pretty sweet on the TID's. If i had a different radio than those i would use CHIRP.

About Yagis or Omnis?

Instead of “work” I would say “transmit”, if that’s accurate. “Won’t work” doesn’t provide enough information.

I remember parking my van at a 7/11 to go inside for some stuff right after the attack on the World Trade Center. I had a bunch of rather weird looking antennas on the top. I had a lot of people staring at me and the van. Maybe if I had been wearing a black suit and sun glasses it would have been even better.

Bear encounters: Black, Attack! Brown, Lie Down! Polar, you're lunch!

Most GMRS users use them in pursuit of other activities rather than listening and hoping to talk to other, unknown, GMRS users. They usually just use their call sign occasionally to comply with the regulations and their first name or position in a family “This is grandpa. There’s a huge grizzly in the area. I want you to come back to the cabin. I’m sorry I let you play with the salmon guts before going into the woods. Make a lot of noise while you’re walking. Scream if you need me. WROM258.” But some GMRS users do listen for others on local repeaters, hoping to strike up a conversation. That’s much more of a ham thing, but it definitely does happen in GMRS as well. I have never heard someone use a handle on GMRS. Even calling them “walkie talkies” rather than “handhelds” could be fodder for some good natured ribbing. Get your license and jump right in.

Haha! That's funny.