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On 11/2/2024 at 8:39 AM, WRDU469 said:
For what it is worth, I use an Ed Fong antenna in my attic. Does very well. I was previously using a copper j-pole from KB9VBR Antenna's. Both work well and only a slight perceived difference in TX/RX range. I am getting a better SWR with the Ed Fong and continue to use that antenna. Here is a pic of that install.
interesting setup. I also have the copper j-pole from KB9VBR and haven't install it. Maybe should try the same installing it inside the house. Doesn't t have any interference upon transmission and receive? I was hoping if I can transmit and connect to the repeater which s about 20 miles from my house. My radio has a respective 22 watts. Anything opinion will help. Thank you.
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Thank you in advance....Where can get the chirp?
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I tried programming by hand. It wont connect to the repeater
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Following up on this thread.
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On 6/28/2024 at 7:30 AM, WRXB215 said:
I use the AT-778UV daily. It gets hot but apparently not too hot for the radio. If I ever get time, I'm going to pull the fan out of an old laptop and mount it on the heatsink just for good measure.
Thread resurrection.. Does anyone know or have a bulletin in adding a cooling fan in this radio? Anytone AT-778UV
Thanks,
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I only tried it one time in this radio. But I have a hunch after several tries in the handheld, it is possible that what you're saying is true. I'l going drop the laird magnamount antenna in my car and try it again. That antenna transmits and receives very far especially where I live which is high elevation. and see if I can get it to ping.
BTW: Does anyone know or have a bulletin in adding a cooling fan in this radio? Anytone AT-778UV
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1 hour ago, amaff said:
The easier way is to do it using the software.
To do it on the radio isn't too hard. The thing no directions I've found will tell you is that when you go to program in the transmit tone (or encode, I forget what they call it), you need to hit the MON button to switch between the tone modes and allow you to select a tone. In "off" you can't select a tone. Then it goes something like CTS > Custom > DTS. Or something to that effect.There's a really good guide on here for how to work the menu on the 778 clones, let me see if I can find it.
Here (and the post I was quoting)
I tried it before in manual, I couldn't get it right. I'll try the software and see.
Thanks!
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9 minutes ago, flashover52 said:
Yes, we have been running a weekly net on Mondays at 7:00 pm since April of 2022 (excluding holidays). I have over 300 people now on the master log but generally it averages about 15-18 folks with a high over 30 checking in on one night from all over the metro region.
Depending on the net control operator or day, there may be a short message passing exercise or we may do some simplex tests within the city during the net. However, we welcome anyone to check in by following the net control operators instructions.Thank you for the follow-up. You have a very strong signal in Sherwood-Newberg. I was monitoring a few months ago on a hand held. I'll probably setup my small base station so I could connect better. I bought a J-pole last year. It seems alot easier and friendlier to install than my old CB antenna. I'm gonna try to install it this coming days. I havent really use the GMRS alot. I'm practically new to the radio. But this radio will surely come in handy in case of emergencies..
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On 3/16/2024 at 2:45 AM, WSAH999 said:
I second this, I personally would recommend the Anytone AT-778UV (Yeah it's a 2m/70cm HAM radio, but they make a GMRS version.... or you can unlock that one, either way.)
Most people in my area on GMRS have one, and love it. It's perfect for hitting the repeaters and without breaking the bank. Perfect little radio.what is the correct and easier way on the Anytone AT-778UV to connect on repeater.
Thanks,,,,
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Thread resurrection on Lake Oswego. Are you currently having check-in LAK17R on certain days?
Thanks
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Thread resurrection. I was look at the map and I can see WRAR562 station.
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On 2/7/2024 at 11:10 AM, tweiss3 said:
I like all the Alinco radios I have or have messed with. They already made commercial radios, so this is a logical step for them. Nice to have another not CCR in the game.
Could you adopt a mic on lets say the Alinco DR-135T without or lesser controller feature on the stock mic itself?
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If President Radio comes out with GMRS, more likely I'll get one.
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If President radio goes GMRS, 100% I'll buy one from them.
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12 minutes ago, WRWK524 said:
I'm located about 50 miles north of Raleigh, NC. Elevation is about 400 feet above sea level.
I do like the Anytone radio, I use it for a base station when it's not in my vehicle. It would be nice if it put out 50 Watts but wattage isn't everything. I usually use my CB in the car since there is close to zero traffic on GMRS around this area, and no repeater within range, and my CB has a greater range in the car, and more people use CB around here than they do GMRS. The AT-778UV radio has a very clean transmit and receive audio. I also have an Anytone AT-6666 as a base station and it gets very good reports on how clean the audio is. Both my Anytone radios are a good value for what they are. No problems with either in the few years I've had them.
The only thing I havent proven on this radio is what kind of heat does it do and a mid summer. Most of the radios I have and had, its either has a built in cooling fan or retro fitted. I notice it was beginning to heat up after 30 minutes of communication. which is actually not bad. But the summer is the real test!
Yes I saw there are lots of cb users in your area. This guy really blew my mind. Pretty sure you might know him...
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5 hours ago, WRWK524 said:
FYI: I too have the Anytone AT-778UV and it draws 3.25 amps on low power, 6.0 amps on mid power, and 8.25 amps on high power. I just checked it with my amp clamp.
Amps x Volts = Watts.
So if the voltage is 13.8 and the radio is on high power, the wattage it draws is 13.8 x 8.25 = 113.85 Watts.
So the radio presumably puts out 25 Watts of RF power on high, while DRAWING 113.85 Watts from the power supply.
I tested the range from the radio installed in my vehicle, to my base station, and I got about 6 miles before it started to lose reception. That's using the Browning BR-450 NMO antenna and a discone antenna about 25 feet off the ground for my base station antenna. That was on the highway which had small hills along the way so your results may vary.
I live in a 725 ft elevation. Its a good height the the bad news is just a hill side which there are certain part which are blocked. I check my mobile radio and it was only putting out 23 watts in the targeted GMRS frequency. Just like what you said. it has to be a constant 13.8v and good amperage to achieve the high capacity transmission. I also notice that the anytone has a very quiet receiving mode. I'm not really talking about squelch but the RF gain itself is nice and clean plus the speaker has an excellent clear and warm audio like how the auxiliary speakers are. Its very easy to communicate even on a lower speaker volume. I'm just curious,, where is your '20?
Edited: Okay I got it now and youre in the right side of mid west.
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44 minutes ago, WRWK524 said:
Get a NMO mag mount and you can swap CB and GMRS when needed. This is my setup and both of them have a 1.1 SWR on this mag mount on SUV roof, which has a less than ideal sunroof too. Very easy to change out and the mag mount is VERY strong.
https://www.amazon.com/Browning-BR-450-Land-Mobile-Antenna/dp/B0043310ZO
That looks like a good setup. I saw the 49 inch cb whip antenna. Its a very good height for CB. I already have magnetic mount on my mobile. I just came back from the road. I was talking to my wife using my mobile radio and antenna while she was using a hand held at home inside the room. Its very clear! The Evergreen museum is 17.2 miles from my house.
But if I use the same hand held she has, the farthest Ive tried it was 3 miles.
I dont know how far can my mobile go to my home base yet. But from the home base, I can go really far without even using the repeater. I'll just pop in the Wilson magnamount if I need to.
I made a mistake in the description earlier. I was using the anytone in the mobile. Cant believe that radio can communicate that well in such distance.
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On 12/1/2023 at 10:08 AM, kidphc said:
Readings? I was actually asking what meter.
Sent from my SM-S901U using Tapatalk
Ooops.
I'm using the old school analog meter. Pretty much I'm done with the antenna setup. But the meter is still hooked up as I'm using it with a switch box so I can see the modulation swing. Both base antenna and the and mobile is phenomenal. I can easily hit Corvallis straight from base. I love this radio. Its got 2 simultaneous-separate, volume, transmit and receive indicator, squelch and RF Gain adjustments all in analog analog form. Even the transmit and receive is much clearer than my other mobile radio.
The only thing that I don't like about home base is going to the roof of my house. Its not like 35 years ago. It will look ridiculous for someone in my age messing around with antennas especially if my neighbors see me doing it. Its a good thing that I only had the antenna sitting on a 10 footer mast.
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3 hours ago, CyborgAlienWRYG738 said:
I've got one in the shed now wasting space... Too bulky you need to have a stout mount for it, it's basically overkill beyond overkill, unless your linear in your truck is pushing like 10kW or something like that. If that's the case, why advertise it?!?
Its a transfer antenna for camping. It should be good for high elevation.
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59 minutes ago, CyborgAlienWRYG738 said:
Yes, it's rated for 100W so it should suffice, if you're going to Wilson's antenna store, not the leather shop, then by all means ask them, they're better informed then me, I don't have that option near here.
100 bucks for the Wilson 1000 with magnamount
37 bucks for the Tram Cat Twin Coil CB Antenna (TCT-9)
they shipped both free. I couldn't pass it up. That 1000 should work perfect on the Prius grocery getter.
BTW: I been dreaming about this tram twin coil antenna since when I was young. Its 64 inch tall. All I need is to screw this on my pickup truck because its all set up with an excellent mounting.
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On 12/11/2023 at 8:46 AM, CyborgAlienWRYG738 said:
Or the Lil Wil, unless you have a need for the increased power rating . The K40 is made by the same company that makes Wilson antennas and they're the lower quality brand. I believe Stricker is the other brand that's supposed to be better than Wilson but, I wouldn't know, I've always used tried and true Wilson's, due to the 1 K40 I used breaking on me back in the 80s. Wilson's only lose their top thing which seems to make them better, or it has mine anyways, every time.
Okay. They have a both Wilsons that's about 35 miles from me. I need this antenna for my travel so I'll take the time to drive there and pick up one.
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On 11/16/2023 at 12:03 PM, CyborgAlienWRYG738 said:
I'd rather just use 1 antenna so as to keep the roof as clear of scratches as possible. Most bands are "listen only" just GMRS is transmit band and requires the most gain and best signal response for distance. The rest are relatively local frequencies.
Going back to our last conversation in the cb antenna. I need to fetch me a magnamount today. So do you think I should just go with the Wilson 1000 rather than the K40?
Thanks.
Impressed with new GMRS Base antenna!
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wow that is a nce setup and very tall. was gonna ask if anyone painted their copper j-pole against corrosion or turning rustic green? Any pros and cons?
Thanks...