[Chirp]

7 minutes ago, OffRoaderX said:

It does help to make online experts think twice before they tell people completely wrong information.  If that makes me douchy, then I'll drink another glass of vinegar...

You should really make it a double.

 

Cheers!

[Chirp]

Yeah, my apologies, I missed the apple part.

 

@OffRoaderX, be more douchy if you can.  It really helps!

[Chirp]

Download the .exe file and you will solve your problem.

 

[How long to get the Call Sign from the GMRS Licensing sign up?]

Last week it was around 48 hrs to get the callsign email and another 48 for it to populate the servers to log onto various online things.

[Can a Jackery 300+ paired with KG-XS20G+ provide enough power for a GMRS Portible Base Station?]

I'm running a UV-25×4 with a Goal Zero 200x, temporarily, it works.

Somewhat similar to you, @WRYY282, my intention is to build a "portable mobile" in an ammo can type of contraption at some point in the near future.

I'm on the steep side of the learning curve at the moment but it looks like most of these mobile units call for 13.8v. I haven't fully started my research yet, but I'm planning on logging TX wattage/voltage/time. If I'm tracking correctly, running off of a battery at around 12v should lessen output watts compared to an optimal 13.8v?

[Drop Tested Tough]

I keep retractable lanyards on my personal and "loaner" radios.  The cheap chicom lanyards have enough tension that most handhelds won't even hit the ground if dropped but will massively slow the decent of heavier radios like an ht1000.   Plenty of length to clip in on your belt and still bring the radio to your face to talk.

 

[2023 Ford Escape antenna options]

Some great suggestions thrown out here so far.

I really like the heli-tape and mag mount as far as the simple leave no trace theme goes that @SteveC7010 mentioned. If the roof is aluminum, and because I just love to over complicate simple things, one could place a magnet above the headliner to contain the mag mount on the roof.

I'll toss something out of left field, if only to keep the creative juices flowing.  Aftermarket/factory roof racks, in whole or part would give a possible mounting solution, especially if it could serve its intended purpose of carrying crap on the roof, in addition to a place to hang an antenna.