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So I also found this: HOW TO USE 2 RA87 40W MOBILE RADIO MAKE A REPEATER? Do you worry about not having a repeater when you need to make a long-distance call? The New RA87 can work as a repeater in outdoor. The range limitation on GMRS handheld radios is 5W, which can reach about 1.5 miles in an open area. If you need a long-range call you should talk through a repeater. But a repeater is expensive even if you order an RT97 or RT97S portable repeater from Retevis.com. But now, you can use this new mobile radio RA87 if you need a long-range call directly or through a repeater to extend the call range on your handheld radios. About RA87 GMRS mobile radio The high power of this new radio is 40W. And according to our real test in an open area, the direct call range is 20km. So, its direct calling distance can meet the needs of regular calls. The numeric microphone can program the radio, you can press the function buttons and the numeric buttons can operate the radio. It is convenient for drivers if they have to set up their radio in the car. ANI function can send a signal to recognise your receivers to private your call. A programming cable in the set, so that you can program on the software for quick programming. And it can use a data cable connected to 2 RA87 mobile radios to copy the data and make a repeater. How do make 2 RA87 radios work as a repeater? You should have a data cable to connect your 2 radios. Connect to 2 RA87 mobile radios through the data port on the back panel. You can work on any repeater channel, and please confirm your RA87 mobile radios are on the same channel. Set up your handheld radios. If radio A is a transmitter, and radio B is a receiver. So, the TX and RX of radio A should equal the RX of your RA87. Similarly, the TX and RX of radio B should equal the TX of your repeater RA87. Then, a simple high-power repeater can work well with you. The link to the website is here: How to use 2 RA87 40W mobile radio make a repeater? - Two Way Radio Community

I also found this info about the RA87: RA87 40W Powerful Long Range GMRS Mobile Radio If you already have GMRS radios 50 watt and are still looking for a 40 watt, RA87 40W Powerful GMRS Mobile Radio fits the bill well. Furthermore, this amazing product is well-equipped with 22 high or low power GMRS channels. This radio further came with 8 repeater channels, which are perfect for increasing communication range. So, in open areas, longer-range communication is easily made possible. Surprisingly, this radio comes with 260 privacy codes! Thanks to the privacy codes, you can choose between multiple channels to avoid hearing unwanted transmissions! Additionally, this product has some other features: 200 memory and Call channels Memory channel group management Multiple Scan modes can be selected Programmable hand microphone function keys LCD display and adjustable backlight colors Compose simple repeater station Dual standby, dual frequency display DTMF encode and decode function MSK signaling encode and decode Same/different/reverse frequency setting Wideband/Narrowband adjustment APO (Auto Power Off) protection Voice companding 260 CTCSS/DCS AIN Identify code The link to the webpage: 40W Powerful GMRS Mobile Radio (twowayradiocommunity.com)

I just saw that Retevis now has a 40W GMRS mobile radio. The website is pretty thin on details: Retevis RA87 40W GMRS Mobile Radio and Heavy Duty Radome Antenna Kit | retevis.com

How long will this solar interference last?

Hey Randy.... Maybe you could do a Nagoya NA-771G versus the new NA-F30G comparison???

Anybody seen this yet from BTECH? Seems interesting... I already have a couple of NA-771Gs which work pretty well. I think these are pretty long at 30 inches though. Introducing the Nagoya NA-F30 and Nagoya NA-F30G Tactical Foldable Whip Antennas for Enhanced Radio Communication - BaoFeng Radios (baofengtech.com)

Page 10 of the manual shows installing a speaker/microphone, but it kind of the same thing with the programing cable.

Are you sure you got the "G" version? I have two of them and no problems with them. I do not believe they are adjustable.

I get it Marc, that makes sense. But, it would seem to me that it would be wiser to call it a 45 watt radio (like Rugged Radios does) and if you go over a few watts no harm done. Anyhow, I am back and forth on this one (50v2). It fits the budget, but I would really like to know the Low and Mid power level performance. Otherwise I may just have go Wouxun KG-XS-20G plus and forget the higher watts.

Miklor did a review and their test was 48.2 watts: Review BTech GMRS-50V2 Mobile - Miklor It seems like Miklor tests are generally higher than others.

I just viewed Randy's review and all I can say is: "40 watts"??? It's a redesigned product and you couldn't give us 45 watts? I do wish Randy would have tested the Low and Medium power levels.... but at this point I think it is a pass for me.

Hmmmm, I am not too sure that it looks like a "full redesigned radio board". ? I will still wait for the review.... but it's not looking too good to me at this point.

If he has a 50x1 it would be great to pop them both open to see if the "radio board" has been modified in the 50v2 like their website states it has: "[UPGRADED] The GMRS-50V2 is major upgrade from the previous generation GMRS-50X1. New features include a full redesigned radio board."

I guess I will wait to order (or not) until the review.......

I will probably order one tonight...

Do you actually have them in stock? BTECH does not have them on their website.... that I can find anyway.

Thank you for the info and link. I think I will try to wait for the Wouxun.

Any other issues with the Btech 50x1? I greatly desire the Wouxun KG-1000G+ but the Btech 50x1 (or 50v2) fits the imposed budget.... ?

Smart indeed. ?

I wonder if that is why Surecom provides a metal plate to put on top of the meter (between the meter and the antenna)? You don't see the metal plate in the pictures. You sure can see a distinct difference between the two antennas on the meter. Also, I have seen where others have stated you cannot get an accurate power reading on an antenna, but must use a dummy load to test the radio for power out.

Are you hearing anyone on your channels? If yes, have you tried communicating with them? Could be they are setup with CTCSS/DCS codes so they don't hear you... The UV-9G is a good little radio. I have a GMRS-9R which is it's twin sister.

I just replaced my standard rubber duck on my Baofeng GMRS-9R (same radio as the UV9G) with the Nagoya NA-771G. I have not yet tested it in the real world, but the SWRs are great compared to the rubber duck that came with it.

I was just previewing some info for one repeater listed on this site and they did request that you turn off roger beep to use the repeater. This I did not know as well...

This is what I set it to. It seems to work better than the standard settings. I may tweek them more later on.

I emailed BTECH a few weeks ago and asked if they would be updating the GMRS-50X1 to include adding more channels for GMRS and they said they would be releasing the new update (new radio I presume, ie. 2nd GEN) in the 1st quarter 2023.