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Hello and welcome!
The problem is that in a grid down type of situation repeaters can be down as well because most are powered from the grid, although some have back up batteries or generators maybe solar even. So they can not be relied on for emergency communications planning. VHF and UHF (GMRS is UHF) are basically line of sight communications. If the two antennas can see each other then they can talk. If you can both get enough altitude as in hill top to hill top you may get 100 miles or more. 250 miles? Not likely. For that distance you will need to look to the ham radio world.
There is a lot to learn about radio comms for it to be effective in emergencies or just to be competent with it in general.
Look for better quality radios for emergency use. They need to be reliable.
- WRXB215 and SvenMarbles
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13 hours ago, WSAK691 said:
Well I'll sell you mine for $2,500.
LOL I bet you would. I just looked again found one on ebay for $900.
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The Alinco looks like a great radio, just read a couple of reviews. However I could not find it in stock anywhere with a casual search. Discontinued?
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GMRS radios are only allowed to transmit on GMRS frequencies/channels 462/467 Mhz. All other bands covered are receive only.
70cm and 2m refer to the wavelength of the band. Very High Frequency VHF is 2 meters long and Ultra High Frequency UHF is 70 cm long for one full wave. The higher the frequency the shorter the wave length.
Antenna's are made to transmit within the advertised band but can usually receive a much wider range than they can transmit on.
- WRYZ926, SteveShannon, WRZI217 and 1 other
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Heck it will likely be able to replace these forums, as in all of us.
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12 minutes ago, Sshannon said:
I got a promotion!! Woo hoo!
Don't get too excited Steve, A.I. will soon replace most such jobs. It's already replacing Randy.
- SteveShannon and WRUU653
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Looks like a good competitor for the KG-805G and KG-905G. Looking forward to your report wrci350.
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But the UVD1P is a ham radio and the other two are GMRS?
He has just done one on the KG-UV9P which is the one I suggested to you earlier in your search.
https://rumble.com/v4b0vox-shtf-emergency-ham-radio-wouxun-kg-uv9px-unlockable-amateur-radio-ht.html
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Again how is it wired?
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10 minutes ago, WRYZ926 said:
The longer the frequency wavelength, the farther you can communicate
It's the same with sound. High frequencies fall off quickly (a few feet) while bass (low frequencies) can travel over very long distances (miles) as well as pass through most barriers.
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Right you forgot to post a link.
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Hello and welcome!
It's height above the surrounding terrain that matters. The whole area could be at 1,300 feet above sea level, then you would be on a 25 foot hill. How tall is the hill you live on? That said it is good to be on a hill.
As far as repeaters. Start here:
https://forums.mygmrs.com/topic/1402-you-just-got-your-gmrs-license-now-you-want-your-own-repeater/
- SONOGUY and SteveShannon
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10 minutes ago, WRZP383 said:
Thanks! Minimum quantity is 10 from them unless there is a different way to order.
Hey sorry about that. Didn't notice the min quantity.
Here is another place. Have not used them though. https://quality2wayradios.com/store/laird-b4502ns
Normally I would recommend The Antenna Farm https://theantennafarm.com/shop-by-categories/antennas-mounts/mobile-antennas/300-512-mhz-uhf/no-ground-plane-antennas/6533-laird-connectivity-b4502nr-detail But they are shut down until spring due to the owner passing away. One of my favorite shops.
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Welcome to the Fourm!
Not sure what prices you have seen. But this is a place I have purchased from.
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Welcome!
Do you have a radio yet? What are you wanting to use GMRS for?
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Heck the furthest report I have heard with a hand held GMRS radio was 127 miles. That was hill top to a repeater at 7500 feet line of sight. KG-935G with a Nagoya NA-771G 15"whip. 5.5 watts.
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Hello Max. Here is a good article for you.
https://www.buytwowayradios.com/blog/2024/01/how-to-buy-your-first-gmrs-radio.html
Good place to start.
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This is the one I use: https://www.dxengineering.com/parts/alo-dm-330mvt
Plenty of power even for extra accessories. Powers my KG1000G, a handheld scanner and powered speaker for the scanner at the same time. Enough for a 100w HF radio.
Has lots of connection options even a 12v cigarette lighter plug. I love it.
- SteveShannon, WRUU653 and wrci350
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Boy you sure get what you pay for with those it seems.
18 minutes ago, WRXR360 said:If you have a BaoFeng that does not have any "issues", then you don't have a BaoFeng.
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What are you using for a power supply? Is everything grounded properly? Maybe try powering it with a 12v battery as a test.
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Welcome! Sounds like you are off to a good start.
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Brand new out of the box mobile unit transmit great but terrible reception?
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Hello and welcome!
I have read through your post a few times and thinking about what you describe it does sound like the radio may have a problem.
The KG-XS20G is the mobile version of the KG-935.
I have the KG-1000G plus as my base and the KG-935G Plus's for mobile's with 5db gain roof antennas and get excellent range in our rural area. 5-10 miles is no problem have reached 30 miles without much trouble. Wouxun makes good radios.
I would call "Buy Two Way Radios" and talk to them about it before sending it back. They actually helped design these for the American market.
Maybe someone else will chime in with an idea?
Good luck.