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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.

LOL

I thought Midland used Larson to make that antenna, must've been Motorola I was thinking of.

Thanks, I was having a problem locating any information on it, not sure if it's my search engines or a setting on my devices I need to change. They're pretty secure.

I need to find someone to hook up with locally and see if it's my meter or what first. If I can find someone... Being relatively new to my area and GMRS it's difficult.

The barely, if at all vary. My radio is putting out between 3 and 4.3W not even close to the 5.5 advertised and I've barely had it a month or so. I shouldn't be seeing that much of a diminished return yet.

There's got to be a way to adjust those. The only one seemingly effected is the High power setting not reaching it's max power. Though I believe it did to begin with before I was able to get an SWR meter to check it with.

I reset my device, loaded my defaults in ChirpNext and did what I mentioned below first. I noticed an uptick in my tx power but, still not full power. I'm going to have a look at those other settings and see if that does anything as well, I just recently stopped those settings as well I believe but, I'll have to double check to be certain. I also have the default settings in the official Wouxun app, I just have to borrow a Winblows to do it though. I want to do another Reset when I do it though, also, those codes your talking about, are they the same as the reset codes for the device?

Says the same thing in the KG-UV9P manual that's supposed to be the parent manual for the KG-UV9GX. I did this too, as apparently, from what I read you do it on the affected device.

I didn't think it was you that mentioned it, in your review. I didn't know if you had way to test it out.

I was going by the reviews where it was tested to be around 3W max if memory serves, maybe OffRoaderX can chime in on it. Either way, it's not mobile 50W catagory

No, it doesn't, I'm not claiming it does, I'm wanting advice that does, that is a "base station" moreso than this HT device.

Except that the Midland XT511 "Base Station" is more "Handheld" than "Base Station" so...https://midlandusa.com/products/xt511-base-camp Sorry wrong name above, not the MXT-511

You simply won’t get text in a mobile anytime soon. Mobile radios with external antennas are simply not allowed to have digital transmissions. 2. But, base stations are. a. Capable of having an internal antenna. and... b. Allowed to have digital transmissions. All it would take is a digital upgrade to Midlands MTX-511 to make it capable of it. Minus my fantasies about GMRS capabilities. Although, I don't consider that a base, more of an HT.

The BTech GMRS Pro does have both Antennas on it, Stationary for Digital and Removable for GMRS, I'm not as impressed with BTech for anything though and even less for SDR equipment. The requirement I mentioned above was for it to be a mobile, though I forgot to mention that I was using it as a base station, which is wherein the problem lies. Although a Base can have it easily included, see the Midland MTX-511, a Mobile cannot since it would require removable antennas. HT's can have both. Being the MTX-511 is more of an HT than a base and thereby limited in it's power output, I don't understand why one couldn't make one and add a simple removable antenna for the GMRS frequencies and repeaters. Since it isn't a mobile unit made to be mounted in a vehicle AND only has the power output of an HT, or actually less, I believe in that specific model. Not that I expect Midland to do something like that but, they're not the ONLY GMRS manufacturer out there either. I'm sure I wouldn't be the ONLY person who'd buy one if it ever was created...

1. One could hope... And there's ways around the limits. 2. But, base stations are. 3. Thanks for the link, I'll be sure to check it out. PS. I'm not currently a ham and with the attitudes of the ones I've met, I'm not sure if I want to be, though I've not ruled it out in the future.