pfactor

I agree with cateyetech, it's a great GMRS radio and I recommend it as well. (Thumbs up)

I agree with ilikeeggs. I currently have a MXT400 as a base unit and it is truly a great little radio. Full MSRP @ $249 with an occasional discount on Amazon. I'm thinking seriously about buying a second unit. Yes a big thumbs up from this user. pfactor

Picked up a couple of HT's and after a few belittling and humbling days, I learned to use CHIRP programing! GMRS life is good and having fun! pfactor

Radio is up and running now and hitting three repeaters with crisp clarity. I had a programming glitch which I need to shout out to Gary, (ATL-60, WQYU407) for taking time away from his already busy schedule and keeping me focused. Thank you sir! pfactor

Under same mounting and installation conditions as described above, the following are SWR results for both antennas: Radio: Midland MXT400 - 50ft RG8x KB9VBR UHF J-Pole - GMRS 462-467MHz High - 1.3 @ 35 Watts Med - 1.2 @ 21 Watts Low - 1.0 @ 4.5 Watts Ed Fong UHF 440-450MHz (Wattage output same as above) High - 2.2 Med - 1.8 Low - 1.5 Assumption: SWR results can very depending on equipment/calibration Meter used: NISSEI RS-40 (New) pfactor

Received a Midland MXT400 today and hooked up a power supply and attached my KB9VBR J-Pole. I checked the SWR using a (new) Signstek meter which tested very good at just slightly below 1.5 using 50ft of RGX8. I placed the radio in scan mode for several hours and received a few repeater conversations. At this point I plan to just monitor and get familiar with radio/functions and capabilities before I attempt transmitting. Tomorrow is another day... Be safe out there! pfactor

I'm still on the porch and looking forward to playing with all of you "Big Dogs" some day. Home base installation is nearly finished and almost ready for a maiden voyage. "Big Brown Truck" is expected tomorrow which will most likely get me overwhelmed with radio programing. Installed is a KB9VBR J-Pole and a Ed Fong J-Pole and separated by approx 10 feet. Both install in my attic which has zero construction foil attached (only Styrofoam insulation panels) and is approx. 30 ft above GL at an altitude of 1,120 ft. Very hilly and heavily wooded topography. Both installed per given instructions and It will be interesting to see which of the two will produce the best SWR and overall performance under same cabling and overall conditions. Happy Easter to All! pfactor

radio1, I am using "HamTestOnline" https://www.hamradiolicenseexam.com which is an interesting and effective way to prepare but only if you are a self motivated and have regimental study habits. pfactor

Thanks guys/gals for these welcoming comments. My logic and reason for joining this forum is solely for an opportunity to enhance my naive but sincere interest in the science/physics applied to R/F communications. I am newly retired with radio user operation/exposure but with little practical application experience. I am Currently studying for my Technician amateur licenses as well. Thanks again, pfactor

pfactor here saying hello and checking in for my myGMRS.com maiden voyage. I look forward to learning while interacting. Thanking you in advance for providing this opportunity,