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In addition to Astron, Tripp Lite, you might want to look into the Powerwerx 28 Amp Power Supply. I've been using this power supply for my three base units for sometime and it's been doing great. Also, I was surprised on the physical size of this unit being small and it never seems to get hot. https://powerwerx.com/variable-power-supply-digital-meters-30amp There is no such thing of anything being quality and cheap. Anyways, cheap is relative. You get what you pay for.

It appears that the original poster wants to use a MURS freq as an Operational Fixed link to remotely to remotely control another station.

If you're using the control head with the round CAN type connectors I can program it for you. All I ask is you provide a return shipping label. If you want it programmed, I'll heed you'd email address so I can send you some files for the programming worksheets that I use.

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You'll find the Midland MXT26 Antenna, is a very good antenna for GMRS freqs with excellent VSWRs. Other good mobile antennae are the Larsens and Lairds but, they need to be trimmed/tuned to your radio as a complete system. If you want good results it's best to use professional grade antennae and not amateur/hobbyist grade antennae.

My only experience with Kenwood is a TK880 Mobile and its been very positive. I don't have any experience with the Kenwood portable but I have to assume the quality of their portables have to be as good as their mobiles. I use the Kenwood TK880 in one of my cars that can not accommodate a radio installation because of the physical size and the radio will accommodate multiple programming zones with as many channels you need in any zone. Also, the programming is not that difficult and the software is easy to acquire. One clue in the quality of the radio is the support in the model line by both the manufacturer and the after-market suppliers for accessories such as the batteries and audio components. I'm more of a Motorola guy. I have the XTL5000 and XTL2500 mobile radios in my other cars and I have a large selection of various XTS5000 portables, along with the XTS3000, XTS2500, XTS1500 series, and various Astro Sabers, and numerous JEDI series portables. I don't have any Waris radios but I have used them briefly in my previous life and have found them very reliable and easy to use. The programming software for the Waris radio line is becoming easier to acquire these days. If you're in the market for a Waris radio, you have to be careful with the channel capacities. Some portables appear to be 128 channel radio but some of them on the market are only 16 channel radios. I'm not sure if the mobiles are in the same situation.

A couple weeks ago, I mentioned about the performance of my glass-mount antenna and the fact that it is not tunable. Again, I made another second mistake in life by stating incorrect information. I stated that the Larsen Glass-Mount Antenna did not have a pot to adjust/tune the antenna like the yesteryear glass-mount antennae. In fact, it is an adjustable antenna. Since, I didn't notice an adjusting pot screw on the side of the coupler, I assume that it was not tunable. Just the other day, I noticed that the rod was being held by a set screw thus, the rod can be trimmed for better VSWRs. And to my surprise, and after 4 months that my Bird 43 and several slugs were being held hostage by Bird Instruments for recalibration, it appeared on my door step a couple days ago so I decided to trim the antenna this morning. I did notice some difference in the readings before and after the recalibration. Today, as it turned out, the VSWR for a 467 MHz freq was 1.12:1 and for the 462 MHz freq the VSWR was 1.23:1 throwing 57 watts at it. At the lower power setting (24 Watts) the reflected power barely flinched the needle. So, I adjusted the transmitter high power setting and ended up with 49.7 watts. So, I have to say "NOT TOO SHABBY"

Is there a designated CB channel for off-roading?

Typical CCR with the usual problems they inherit.

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.