Dune88

Thank you for reply. I think I'm going to go with the mxt4000. Does it shows frequencies as well or just channels? I was looking at getting the midland nmo antenna. Figure it would be already tuned for gmrs.

Hey sorry if this was covered or is in the wrong section. Most of my searches turned up to inactive or old threads. Looking for a mobile unit to put in my truck to replace my cb radio. I've seen Midlands mxt400 which I really like, just seems to be a steep price for something that seems to be the pofang bf9000.only difference seems to be the certification. I've heard good things about the Kenwood. Tk805? Found them pretty cheap. My only concern is buying something used, especially unseen. Really would like something new but then seems to narrow my options to the midland or getting something like the bf9000. As much as I would like to save the cash and seems a lot of people do it. While I rather not do something illegal even if it isn't enforced. The biggest concern is the build quality and cleanliness of the output. What are your guys thoughts? Thanks

I've seen a few people mention in research that a "tiger tail" is a worthwhile upgrade to the stock antenna? Do you think it makes a difference? Worthwhile upgrade if I plan to just keep the stock rubber duck in there? Thanks

Guess I may just keep the stock rubber duck antennas for my hts. The other day I took them out hiking and was able to get good range with them. Didn't test how far it could go but was a bit away and still clear with a lot of trees and bushes in between.

Hmm I wonder if that's what it was. In any case I'm going to try a few different antennas and see what works out. Find one tuned for those frequencies. I am glad I at least got the repeater working.

I've read that particular antenna (771) isn't very good in urban terrain due to rf interference. We were maybe 1/4 mile apart when I was able to hear her transmission but lost contact quickly. We were using the stock rubber duck antennas on the v1 and uv5r.. I am not sure if the person I spoke to was mobile or not, I wasnt, and I slowly lost contact with him as well. What's strange is when I first got the radios we tested them out on a regular simplex channel and seemed to get better range and clearer than with the repeater. After trying the 771 and then putting back stock antennas it seems that the performance has degraded. Does atmospheric conditions play a big role in uhf like they due with cbs?

Alright so I think the problem is with the radios. I was able to hear the other radio for a bit but lost contact quickly, but as I was testing it with my daughter I made contact with another person who informed me that we needed a licence to use the radios. I ended up telling him I do have one and gave him my call sign, had a brief friendly chat but as he was telling me his position we lost contact. I really would have liked to known how far it was Lol. He did say the repeater was open but seemed to be for emergencies. I let him know that I was trying to dial everything in for that purpose and he was very cool about it. This was on the menifee repeater in so cal if the person I was speaking to is on here. So I guess now I need to see about antennas. I did purchase some nagoya 771s which actually seem worse on gmrs frequencies. I am using a baofeng gmrs v1 or whatever it is called. I also have 2 uv5rs that I used to TEST (yes part 90). Anyways I think I will make a post on the technical section about getting my radios up to par as I am not sure on forum etiquette here and if it would be seen as relevant to the thread. If it is, let me know and I can continue here. Thank you everyone

Yes, I programmed it with chirp. Well I used a csv file I found on the net. I was just trying to learn to manually use it. I guess I can go in there again and program it with the correct tone and see if it works.I am going to try it out in the morning in town to see if it works out. I know one of my last test seen to be out of range of the repeater because of a hill. Seems so simple I must be overlooking something. Thanks

Wow that picture makes it quite clear. But if I had my radio on 462.xxx and had an offset of 5,000+ would it not tx on 467.xxx and rx on 462.xxx? Which is the way it's suppose to be set up. If so then that's the way I have it set up except that I added dual watch for a frequency that isn't used. When I tx both radios will give a tone after I'm done speaking but on the rx end I don't hear the voice. Anyways I'm going to give it a shot again tomorrow. I did notice the repeater I'm trying to access is on a low level site and only seems to cover my town. I tried hitting it from work 10 miles away which still seems to be in LOS and nothing but in town I can hit it every time.

Hey, first post here. Figured I would post a reply rather than start a new thread. Was this ever resolved? I am having the same problem. I have both radios set to tx on 462.xxx with +5,000 offset (correct term?) and rx on 467.xxx (using the dual watch feature). When I tx I get the repeater information. Then I'll do it again and won't hear anything but will get a quick tone. I've tried using the radios distanced apart, As in someone going a few blocks away and nothing. Been researching and can't seem to figure out the problem. I hate asking questions when the answers are out there. Its probably something simple but it has me stumped. Thanks!