nokones

Both on-road and off-road travels, working and driving at car racing events, radio club events involved with community and emergency events, and with anything else that a radio could be a benefit and useful tool. It's been almost 20 years since I retired from using a radio professionally.

By rule, it is virtually impossible for a base station to use (transmit to) a repeater, there is no-way it can happen.

I thought about diving into the APX series for the portables but the audio accessories are totally different than XTS series radio. Essentially, Motorola kept the same accessory connector since the Jedi series with a couple minor exceptions. At least, with my XTLs, I'm a couple steps in that direction.

The various Jeep and Off-Road clubs in my area have designated a specific channel and tone for their Club and use the same channel and tone each time they make a run. So, I have programmed all the channels and tones for each of the respective clubs in both my XTL and XTS 5000 radios. I set up a Zone specifically for the Jeep Clubs and programmed all their club channels. Just in case they decide to run a different channel and/or tone, I'll have my laptop and cable handy to make the change prior to starting out. Also, in case if one of those just-in-cases comes up I'll have my MXT500 along with me..

Does your display say RP Ch 22? If not, you need to go into the menu and activate the repeater channels. I believe fhe menu setting will display "rpt ch" then you need to turn on the feature. The display should say "rpt on" in order to transmit on a repeater freq pair.

Laird FG4605 5 dB Omni with LMR400 coax. No tuning required very good VSWRs on GMRS freqs.

Essentially, yes it is same model antenna but I ordered the KG450UDPL which is without the connector. I didn't want to pay for a connector that I would end up whacking off and not use. I ended up putting on a mini-UHF connector because that is what is used on the XTL5000 mobile radios

My Motorola XTL5000 remote will no doubt work anywhere my "ISARUBICON" takes it. I finished up the radio install this morning. Next will be the CB Radio. Besides the comms, I have all the get-dirty trail stuff on order with some unfortunately on backorder.

Maybe. That would depend on difference of the two signal levels being transmitted and being received by the receiving device, dB difference as measured in dBm. If my memory serves me right it only takes 4-6 dBs difference between the two signal levels to capture the other signal. If that is not the case, than nobody was either not hearing you for some reason or didn't feel like responding back.

My guess is if your radios have the PT-T ID feature it is radio wide feature meaning it will transmit on all channels unless the radio has the ability of programming each channel with a different personality. It is typical of CCRs to have either a single personality configuration or no PT-T feature at all.

It may be possible the reason why you don't hear yourself on the other radio and all you are getting is the kerchunk, may be that you are desensing the other radio with the radio you're keying up. One reason why you are not getting a response to your radio check may be that no one is listening and/or no one will make an effort to respond.

Try using thr App version to program those radios. I found the App works really well. Don't forget to turn on the Blutooth link between your cell phone and the radio.

Personally, on the surface of this proposed rule making, I'm not opposed to it if it is technically feasible and will not cause harmful interference to any existing Part 95, Subpart E channel. I am a proponent of narrowbanding for the purpose of frequency efficiency. Wide-Band channel users need to embrace frequency efficiency is more important than audio fidelity. I'm not sure why the Amateur Radio Service hobbists want to encroach in the midst of the only channels that GMRS hobbyists have for their use when the Amateur Radio Service has a gazillion of seldom used frequencies throughout the Country. I'm still trying to wrap my arms around that subject. It appears that the proposal is one-sided and a little greedy, and only addresses the benefits for Amateur Radio Hobbyists. What about allowing the GMRS hobbyists enjoy the same scarce spectrum resource too? I think the proposed rule making should include the possibility of allowing the licensed GMRS hobbists to apply for this proposed GMRS+ license without taking a test, that only proves the Amateur Radio hobbyists have a better memory in remembering the published test question answers than a looked-upon lowly GMRS hobbyists. The GMRS+ license should also grant the GMRS licensed user with the Plus license access to the 2 Meter and 33 & 70 Centimeter bands as a restricted Station Operator without taking any written examination. Wouldn't it be best if we all can share and enjoy the hobby together rather than be segregated?

I tried the second link which did take me to a summary looking like page and I also tried the download link and it just played stupid. I'll try it on a real computer and see what happens.

It won't pop up for me.

Maybe the Texas GMRS Radio Club would be interested in working with you.

Are the off-roaders running with the travel tone (141.3 Hz) on the transmit side or open squelch on Channel 16? Just curious because I'll be out there very soon stirring up the dust.

There are no antenna restrictions other than heights and near airports, per Rule Section 95.1741. You can use all the ERP you want providing the radio transmitter does not exceed the RF output of 50 watts on the main channels for mobiles, base, and repeaters; and 15 watts for fixed stations; and 5 watts ERP on the 462 MHz interstitial channels; and 0.5 watt ERP on the 467 MHz interstitial channels.

Thanks but the aforementioned CPS do not like the 64 bit operating system. I've tried and I get the system error "NT 4.0 or newer is required". It's best to just keep using the XP Operating System for those programs. Other than an occasional programming change for my Astro Saber/ XTS3000 and MTS2000 radios, I don't have a great need for using the XP laptop.

I have to use my XP operating system laptop for my Prolific USB to Serial adapter cable for my Astro Saber/XTS3000, MTS2000, HT750/HT1250/HT1550/CDM series, PM400, and EXP series CPS

My Wouxun KG-1000G+ and KG-UV3X cables work just fine with my Windows 11 Operating System.

The Epic repeaters are one in a same, not two different repeater stations.

Wrap the fuzzy half of a velcro strip around the base to make it a tighter grip or invest in a better product like a RAM mount.

99.23% of the people won't remember where you last reported your location and the remaining .77% won't care. Just report where you currently are or you can be "Less than Truthful" and continue to say "Santa Fe" when you're actually in Oh My Gosh New Mexico. Who would know exactly where you are at that time. Let your conscience be your guide.

Not necessarily. It may mean that the transmitter source may be very nearby and saturating the antenna with a high signal level. If you put an attenuator in-line of a high value, maybe 40-60 dB, you should see a significant difference in the performance and the yagi performing more directional.