WRXP810

Have you checked your SWR on GMRS repeater channels (467.xxx MHz)? I recently tuned a 1486 and used the cutting sheet to tune to/near 465 MHz (split the difference between 464 and 466). I ended up with an SWR right near 1.4:1, which was good enough for me.

I'm going to strongly encourage you to check out @OffRoaderX's YouTube channel (NotARubicon). From the basics of GMRS operation to real-world repeater information, he explains it in such a way that anyone can understand. The bottom line is that you *can* connect a pair of KG-1000G radios to make a repeater, but from what I read the duty cycle (Tx time vs. cool-down time) is going to be relatively low. If you want to set up a repeater, I second the recommendation to purchase a dedicated repeater. You can purchase a Motorola GR-1225 setup -- with duplexer -- programmed and tuned to your chosen frequency pair for ~$700. That's less than you'd have in the pair of KG-1000Gs, and you'd still need a duplexer and power supply for the Wouxun setup. I've recently put a Motorola XPR8300 repeater on the air, with a Tram 1486 antenna about 30 feet above ground level. The usable range of this setup with the topography in my area is ~20 miles with a mobile radio (25-50W), and 10-15 with a handheld (5ishW).

I cannot wrap my head around Wouxun offering the KG-1000M. $400 for a radio with 5 frequencies, and the ability to monitor hundreds of others. It's essentially a slowed-down scanner, at that point. I love my KG-1000G Plus, and would like to be able to "open it up" to transmit on MURS frequencies. I know this will invalidate the Type 95 acceptance, though I can't fathom the justification -- MURS is a license-free service -- aside from "because we (the FCC) say so."