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I'm surprised no one has tried it and reported. Time for an experiment...
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(Slightly off topic but not worthy of its own thread.) What kind of performance would one expect if they moved the 712 -- or any antenna for that matter -- into the attic? Between the hurricanes and lightning strikes I'd be willing to give up some farz to keep it in one piece.
I know, I know, it depends. But is there some rule of thumb we can work with?
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Ah, thanks.
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On 6/1/2024 at 9:32 AM, tweiss3 said:
If you do not have a ground plane, or your ground plane is too small, you must use a no-ground plane antenna, such as a 1/2 wave or 5/8 wave.
How small is too small? Is there a height/diameter ratio that is optimal, or minimal? What size pizza do I need for my 20" Nagoya?
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On 6/2/2024 at 7:57 PM, Ziggidy said:
I have 2 HT's just to learn what this GMRS is about and how I may benefit from it. I live in a suburban setting and those HT's are good but I am not getting the full taste of GMRS and how it may be used by me. Knowing that, I am thinking......thinking about a mobile unit. When searching I see a wide variety of prices, watts, features and such but nothing shoots out to me as "that's the one". If 50 watts is the best, why would anyone settle to less? If a $200 unit is as good as a $300 unit, why pay the extra?
I was once at the same place when I started with GMRS, i.e. thinking about getting a mobile. A wise non-sad H.A.M. advised I start with the antenna: "Forget the mobile radio for now, just plug your HT in to a mag mount on the roof and see what happens. When you go with the mobile you'll need the antenna anyway." A few bucks later I had a newfound respect for antennae. I drove that sucker to the top of a hill and everything lit up. Height is might, indeed.
I'll leave the radio comparisons to those here who are more knowledgeable.
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1 minute ago, WSAW335 said:
Yes, the light goes green and I hear a hissing sound after I push the PTT button. With that being said, I thought I was hitting the repeater, but being new to GMRS I wasn't sure. Thanks for the clarification.
Hey, we're hear to serve.
Others are not obligated to respond to your transmission, so the only thing you may get back is that hissing sound -- especially if you are the only one on the channel. Next time try something like, "WSAW335, radio check please." If anyone is listening there is a good chance they will respond.
BTW, pushing PTT without saying anything is called "kerchunking"* and is considered bad form. Don't worry, it's happened to the best of us.
- WRUU653 and SteveShannon
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5 minutes ago, WSAW335 said:13 minutes ago, WSAW335 said:
Just checked my CHIRP settings and the +5.00 Mhz offset is already set on radio.
What happens after you push the PTT button? Does the light go green and you hear a hissing sound? If so you are connecting to the repeater.
Repeaters must identify periodically. Most use morse code every 15 minutes or so. If you are monitoring 462.675 and hear nothing the repeater may be down.
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The wife and I recently agreed that I'm at the age where it would be wise to pay someone else to fall off the roof, hence the search for an installer. After about ten minutes of research I think I'm looking for someone who is R-56 certified. Is that right? If so, how do I find them?
We're talking a very simple installation atop a single story residence in a wooded, residential setting. Two chimneys and a DirecTV mast await. There is a budget, but I only want to do this once and do it right. It's a central Florida location.
Thoughts?
TIA.
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Sorry to go slightly off topic, but it's a related question not quite worthy of its own thread: If I place a mag-mount antenna on top of an Airstream trailer, would the trailer's aluminum shell function as a ground plane? I'm thinking yes, but I'm new here.
TIA.
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7 minutes ago, SteveShannon said:
Midland mxta26.
For mobile, base or both?
Thanks, Steve.
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What vendor(s) would you guys recommend for a pre tuned antenna?
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5 hours ago, James6905 said:
really not trying to be smart butt here but why would i have a mag mount inside the car? "but i guess there is always that one person"
first baofeng attached to car mag mount outside on roof in center of roof top,
ar-771 antenna on second baofeng inside car.
I asked because it seemed odd you found no difference.
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On 5/28/2024 at 5:38 AM, WRQI663 said:
I read the pdf.
Nothing about mobile GMRS only amateur radio? Can GMRS be considered "amateur" since it is not job related and still covered by having an FCC license?
Probably. While everyone here knows that GMRS is not what the FCC refers to as "amateur radio," I'm betting the legislators, who probably don't know an anode from a cathode, intended to exempt anyone with an FCC license. That the text fails to do that is a matter of definition; the old intent-of-the-law vs letter-of-the-law thing.
Same for law enforcement. I'll bring my GMRS license next time I'm in PA. "Look officer, here's my FCC license."
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8 minutes ago, marcspaz said:
The repeater owners have talked amongst themselves and agreed to leave every machine up, have their regular users operate with a custom tone, and all run 141.3 for travelers and emergencies.
Is it possible to use multiple tones on a repeater, or am I reading that wrong?
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35 minutes ago, WRXP381 said:
So glad I do my research first before I buy a radio and have never had these types of issues.
Good point. I wasn't too concerned here because one can do a manual factory reset off the keypad (Menu 42).
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Worked like a charm.
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Ah yes, I see the import function. I'll give that a try.
The firmware settings being fixed makes sense.
Thanks!
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2 minutes ago, WRXR255 said:
Try to do a download with the 5RH selection. Chances are if it does it clean/no errors, it will be fine to upload with that setting.
And save / lock that file! Its like your backup of the factory settings.
Yup. The "Pro Max" version wasn't listed, just the 5RH so I went with that. So far so good. I'll report back if anything dramatic happens.
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Never mind, I think I found the answer. The Chirp Next version that was issued yesterday has a beta for the GM-5RH listed under Baofeng. It seemed to connect and I was able to save the factory settings. Fingers crossed.
Is there any way one could import settings from another radio, e.g. my GM-15 Pro into the GM-5RH? Would be convenient.
(<This guy is obviously new at this.)
The Mesa Crest Repeater Club Clarifying the MISS INFORMATION
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Unfortunate. Isn't this what tones are for?