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On your "Tone Scan" question. Buy Two Way Radios has a write-up on doing just that: How to use Tone Scan on Wouxun two way radios (buytwowayradios.com) Hope this helps.

Marc: Thanks again for the info. I find myself drawn to the Galaxy DX-959B. No FM, but AM/USB/LSB. Any special antenna recommendations? I would imagine they are all veritcal, not horizontal. Antennas would have to be pretty important to such low wattage rigs.

Hi Marc: I have been thinking about getting a CB (used to have one back in the 70s and 80s). I see they have FM now and when I was browsing one CB shop they have SSB. What format do you think would more consistantly get longer distant comms? I was a military radio operator for 12 years, and was told I should get my HAM license, but never did... unfortunately. Thanks in advance.

I have a couple of GMRS-9R radios which are almost identical to yours. My power switch does not function either, in channel mode, but does work in frequency mode. In frequency mode, which I do not really use, you can switch from H to M to L. I am curious where you purchased them and how long ago? The Radioddity site claims the power switch was fixed:

<Does your Wouxun KG-XS20G+, "a great little 20 watt mobile for $199" have the Reverse feature? How about your KG-1000G+?> Yes, the Wouxun KG-XS20G+ and the KG-1000G+ both have it as an option. <Have you tried programming these reversed 8 GMRS channels into your GMRS-9R? I acknowledge that some manufacturers may prevent this reversed split to be programmed in as well, so I am a bit curious to see if this workaround works on the GMRS-9R.> I was just thinking about your suggestion of adding a couple of "receive only" channels with those repeater inputs on my GMRS-9Rs to see how well that works. Thanks for the suggestions.

Well, it kind of stinks that they put it in the manual and yet it does not function. Quality control is somewhat lacking.... obviously you can't expect much for a $30-$40 radio, right?

Yes. According to the UV-9G manual a quick press of the *Scan key is supposed to invoke the "REVERSE" function (see below). I have of course tried this while on a repeater channel with no luck. I would like to hear from someone with a UV-9G or the GMRS-9R to see if they have had any better luck with it.

Howdy: I have two Baofeng GMRS-9R HTs and I cannot get either one of them to use the REVERSE function on a repeater (to listen to the repeater input). So, the question is does anyone else have one of these or a UV-9R (which is nearly identical) and can you use the REVERSE function or not??? Just wondering if this is just one of those things that the manufacturer throws in the manual even when it does not work, or am I just not doing it correctly? Thanks in advance.

I have the sister HT Baofeng GMRS-9R You can manually input the CTCSS codes through the menu. In your manual, page 11, it shows the MENU button as item #15. Once there just scroll through the menu items to get to Recieving CTCSS and Transmitting CTCSS this is on page 26 of the manual. Your radio is a good little radio for the money. If you are still having troubles, just keep asking questions.... we really don't mind.

I have not programed any "Scan Groups", through I do have channels set to scan. Is this what you mean:

The Wouxun KG-XS20G+ is a great little 20 watt mobile for $199. It has busy channel lock out and up to 999 custom channels that you can transmit on. I have it and its big brother the KG-1000G+ and both are great. One of the things I like to do before buying a radio is go to the website and download the manual and read through it first.

Check and see if you have a channel 0 "zero". My Baofeng HT does and I use it just like you mentioned. I changed the name to Primary and set the freq to 462.550 and set the CTCSS the way I wanted. Works great.

Correct me if I am wrong, but one would have to be careful not to use the amp on channels 1-7, perhaps disable them for transmit so you don't "oops" put 35 watts on a 5 watt channel. I have also looked at this option.... and it is still on the table for me. I don't use 1-7 anyhow.

My one concern on this radio is that I do not see a fan on it. Does anybody else see a fan? I know in one of the write-ups it said to not to transmit on high power too long... so then I have to drop it to 5 watts? How does this make sense? They should have added a fan. I had high hopes for this one. I guess we will have to wait for some reviews.

I can't wait to see some revirews on this one.

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.