CyborgAlienWRYG738

He has videos on it in his YouTube channel

I'm stuck on my Unidens but, I have used most of the others, I just prefer my 520XL Pro as far as CBs go. I've looked at those 3 and I've considered them, I'm just looking forward to if/when I get my Technician license, (I'm wanting it to do digital mostly,) I'm wanting to go ahead and get a DMR radio so I don't have to buy another one later. Otherwise I would've just went with one of the above. I'm leaning towards the Alinco but, the Icom 2730a has my eye as well.

Get the B4505CN the extra "B" means it's black, that one is chrome. The trailing "S" means spring. I'm going to have to wait for the first of the year., to spend anymore money, my next orders going to also include a mobile radio once I decide which one to get. Looking at the Anytone AT-D578UVIII Plus Triple/Dual Band, (interchangeable with codes),or the TYT MD-9600, or something similar. I have yet to make up my mind. Mostly from lack of input on which units are better. Those even have superheterodynes in them. Well the TYT does, not completely sure about the Anytone. Any suggestions? I've been looking at other brands as well but, those two seem to be the easiest to get to do what I want. I hope to find something not made in China but, that seems impossible at this point.

The Lil Wil is a mag mount, yes, for CB is it 1 piece, not really the whip separates from the base, it's adjustable and you really should set the SWR when you use it the first time. I've used them for years for my CBs in my personal vehicles because of how great they are and easily movable. If you need one that can separate easily from the whip, the 1000 even comes with a cover for the base thread mount to keep it dry in carwashes.

I need something to use for both but, I'm looking for those too for future purchases... Just right now it's more important to have a portable one, comes in greater hand for bugouts, mobiles, home, etc.

I used an old Wilson lil wil whip on one of my antennas for a replacement where I cut too short but, now I have to replace it... BTW they're about $25 to replace...

Yeah I was looking for a widebander but they're just ¼ waves and not what I require. I need at least a ⅝ wave to reach the repeaters around me. The more the gain the better.

CB and GMRS are way different and require way different antennas... Trim chart+: ENG_DS_DS-ANT-B4505CN_1020-TE_A1.pdf

The B4505CN doesn't require the ground plain which is what the N means, the B4505C is the same antenna which would work with the ground plain mount your using. ENG_DS_ANT-DS-Mobile-Load-Coil_B3.pdf

The 4505CN is more aligned with GMRS then the 4503, which is more towards 70cm. Which is why you're not getting as good a signal reading. I've been researching this particular line for a few days now and leaning towards the (B)B4505CN due to this. There's a Larsen 405 that's similar but, I'm leaning more towards the Laird.

Thanks again Steve, I think I've got it now.

I had turned the PTT-ID off and I had changed my ID as well, I'm not sure what the "control code" is, I tried the security codes which were the default security codes/passwords and then changed my security codes/passwords. I did notice a slight increase of output power after a subsequent complete wipe as well, though I don't have the full power I once had. It's noticable when I try to talk to locations from inside my house that I now have to go outside to reach.

ANI?!? Where would I do this magical disabling?!? I don't know what I'm looking for.

Now if I can just figure out how...

As a n update on this, I have since changed ALL my passwords, I hope this is what you were referring to.

I'm considering purchasing the following equipment but, I'm having trouble finding reviews or anything on the Powerwerx equipment, anyone have any insight if it's decent or not? How does it compare? Does the radio have superheterodyne transceivers? Which is the better radio in this list? What about the antennas any good?

I don't have anywhere near that space on the roof of my 23 Nissan Rogue, maybe at best a couple of feet, if I set one beside the main car antenna, which also has GPS in it. Hence why I'd like to go with a combo antenna. Especially, in the vehicle, while it's in there, it's mostly going to be in my "shack". But, I'm only wanting to use the 1 antenna, since I will be moving it until I can afford the exterior antenna.

About how far apart is too close, also how much power were you swinging?

Back to the antennas, I have been looking at a couple of Laird's that were tuned to 480 on the UHF band, which should put their main freq near the 165 mark I am looking for, if not, it shouldn't be hard to hit. The bands are more towards the NOAA Freqs but, that's ok too, for now. Although I think one was 138-148 and 400-480. The UHF was 5.? dB so I guess it's sufficient, I have to get something with distance in mind because there's nothing local to me. Repeaters or family. I need to use repeaters to talk to family...

What's your current setup and what are you changing to? I'm curious because I am in the market and want to make a purchase soon, probably after New Year's, and I'm trying to decide if I want a TYT MD-9600 or something else, I really want something that's going to last, be as clear as possible and be a superhet. I'm looking forward to getting my Tech around then if I decide to go ahead with it and don't get too frustrated with it. I was looking at the Wouxun KG-UV920P but, I'm wanting to go with DMR as well. I can't afford Motorola money right now but, Wouxun KG-1000G+, isn't out of the equation, price wise. Midland I've never had any luck with, so I'm not interested in their radios, though I was looking at the MXT-500, I don't know if it will last more than a warranty period. I don't think I want a Quad-Bander like the MD-9800 or UV980P, I can use CB for the 10m I want to talk on. Not really interested in 6m. 6GHz maybe...

I have the Diamond NR73BNMO, (found here: https://www.buytwowayradios.com/diamond-antenna-nr73bnmo-4167.html), and the MR-77, (found here: https://www.buytwowayradios.com/diamond-antenna-mr77.html), that are either also not getting anything near 1.5:1 or in the case of the MR-77 is too weak being only 3dB gain, although it's better than 1.5:1. I'm not saying they're junk just their equipment isn't as available, (Diamond Antenna mag mounts are hard to get,) or not as good as can be, (only 5dB gain is best they can do on mobile antennas, NR73BNMO.) Also, the compatible, (according to Buy 2Way Radios,) antenna, SRJNR73BNMO antenna doesn't exist, and according to Diamond Antenna's US website, never did. Then again their website is missing a lot of information. I'm also using the 5½" mag mount from Tram, which isn't the best for GMRS either, it will be updated as soon as I get the chance to the Chrome Larson one along with the Chrome antenna that matches GMRS signals better.

This is what I'm getting from my Tram connected to my Wouxun KG-UV9GX. I'm using extensions to get it thru my window to my shed roof about 30' away. I am getting the same exact readings with it directly connected to the mag mount wire. VID_20231122_120056496~2.mp4

Back in the day, they both used to be good brands but, lately, both have gone downhill, I have both currently and having issues with both just getting them to have good SWR's could be my meter, could use some help testing to see how far off mine is. It's a a Nissei RS-50 digital meter, brand new, supposedly but, the mail went over 1000 miles out of route to get to me and the box was crushed it came in but, it's box was in good shape. I dunno. I hate there's nowhere like the CB Shop's back in the day, to go and have it checked out with their equipment.

Tram = Chinese Junk Diamond is getting that way too from my experience. Larson is supposed to be the best, with Laird, Not sure about Comet heard varying opinions on it.

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