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RPT LOG under the EXPERT TAB and CW ID under the COMMON TAB. Maybe tis will help. This is how mine are set up

Remember people....GMRS operates in FM mode (F*@king Magic); therefore you may have comms in areas where propagation software predicts that it is impossible and that the inverse is also true. I think that snow/ice covered terrain may enhance the reflection effect that granite and other minerals create. BLUF...get out there and experiment!

I started on GMRS, then went "hammy". My main interest in both services is Emergency Communications, but I see no problem with G's ragchewing as H's do at certain times on certain frequencies. Ragchewing violates neither the letter not the spirit of Part 95 rules. As with anything, manners, respect, and moderation should prevent heartburn on the air. Most H's (on 2 meters) and most G's that I talk to and/or monitor try to leave breaks for other stations during a ragchew, and some of us actively invite lurkers or anyone wanting to use the air to jump in.

High gain antenna, mounted as high as possible, using the lowest loss cable type that you can afford. LMR400 as a starting point, especially for 50' or less run. More than a 50' run, look at LMR600, or 1/2" heliax. $$ goes up the higher you go due to the cost of the coax. Look for an antenna with 5dB (7.1dBi) or more of gain. You want an antenna that has 465 mhz as its center frequency, or as close to that as possible. Some base station omnidirectional antennas can be tuned for optimum performance. A 450-470 mhz commercial antenna will work well. Height = Might on GMRS frequencies.

I have a Btech GMRS-50X1 that only transmits 1 watt max on all channels. It is well past the warranty period (I bought it new straight from BTech). I am looking for schematics and/or a service manual. Btech has offered to sell me a remanufactured one at a reduced price, but they have to sent me any info on the schematics. This radio is built on the same chasis as the Btech UV-50X2, and the QYT KT-980plus. If I can get the schematic, I have someone that might tackle the repair. Thanks for any help

2017 F150. I bought a (used) dash mount bracket made by Builtright Industries. This lets you use RAM mounts and compatible arms/balls etc. Instead of RAM mounts, I bought a piece of perforated "L" metal stock, steel spacers, and nuts/bolts/washers that attach to the builtright bracket. The control heads for the KG1000G and Wouxun KG-920PA are bolt to the L stock. I bought LIDO mic mounts that are adhesive mounted to the dash

I know of some RF linked GMRS repeaters in Eastern Washington. Those guys are using 550 pair for the link and the 725 pair for the repeater (or vice versa), a large amount of filtering for isolation, and horizontally oriented yagis at both ends of the link. I think there is also a considerable mount of vertical separation between the repeater antennas and the link antennas.

Hello, I currently operate two repeaters, and I would like to link them together via ROIP. I am not necessarily interested in making them available via the internet (as in Zello). I would also like the ability to remotely control them via internet, but this is secondary to having them "seamlessly" connected to each other. I see that Bridgecom offers an ROIP interface that appears to fit the bill, but at nearly $800 each, they are more $ than I would care to spend. Can anyone steer me toward a "plug&play" interface gateway that is more budget friendly? If not plug&play, a minimum level of configuration, and Windows compatible software would be great, as I am not a computer guru.

My KG-1000G xmits 50 watts according to my MFJ cross needle meter. I have a different meter on the way to verify.

L-Com HG459U $150 from L-com website. 9 dBi gain. Regardless of which brand/style/model that you buy, remember that the 465mhz is the "center" of the GMRS band. An antenna that is specifically designed and tuned for 465mhz will provide maximum efficiency. If you go with a very wide-ranging design, make sure that it is tunable.

This summer my area was hit by a large wildfire. I am the Emergency Communication Specialist for my LDS Ward. I operate a GMRS repeater. At the time, it was located on my barn, so not at a high elevation relative to the rest of the area. We used GMRS to coordinate evacuations, share updates from various sources of info, and to coordinate needs and resources. One other use was for monitoring the progress of our overnight looter patrols. For most of the people directly effected by the fire/evacuation orders, cell phones were still operational, however, the radios allowed for sharing info to a large group, and not having to use a phone tree or text msg tree. We now use the GroupMe app as well as radios during our weekly nets.

I downloaded programming software, and used my RT Systems cable (for the TYT TH-9000D) and was able to enable WIDEBAND, and add extra repeaters to CH 8-14 slots that are empty on the MXT400.

I have what may be a similar issue, but I have intermittent drop outs of audio and RF output. I have tried wiggling the mic plug in the jack, and then I wedged it into place, and that may help...it is had to tell since the problem is intermittent, BTWR said they were sending a replacement mic incase a loose wire/contact is causing the problem. That was about one month ago, and I am still waiting for the mic. I really like the radio otherwise.

Thanks for all of the tips. I will follow up on them, and then talk to the guy that asked me about it.

I was recently asked about the availability of a 50W GMRS radio that could be operated by a blind operator. This operator contacted me on an HF net that I participate in, so he is not a newbie to two-way radio. I know that many HTs have a voice annunciator option that would let him know what channel he was on, and also announce other values/functions, but I do not recall seeing that on any mobile GMRS radios. The blind operator wants to set up a base station. My first thought would be an HT with this capability connected to an amplifier, but I am not sure of such an amp being available (4-5w in, 50w out). Any help with this is greatly appreciated!