PuddlePirate

Thanks, I'm going to give it a try! Tim kk7vv9/WSAC215

Running KMR400 (50') to an LDG IT-100 autotuner connecting to an ICOM IC-7200 with a 3' 400 coax jumper which is quite cumbersome in my limited space. Would power loss be significant if I went to a smaller diam coax? Thx Tim/kk7vvp

kidphc, That worked, thanks for the info and encouragement!

Figured out the LOCK function now is there a way to bypass call sign input?

Preparing to take Tech test soon. I bought Yeasu ftm-500dr to monitor tfc to learn proper protocol so I don't sound like an idiot when I am able to transmit. My problem is on first pwr up step 1 is to enter call sign. Trying to bypass that step to start monitoring. I must have done something wrong since any button hit displays LOCK. Thanks in advance for help' Tim (WSAC215/GMRS)

I am currently using a Comet-712efc 460-470mhhz antenna mounted 30' high. I would like to mount my Tram 1477B to monitor 144-148/430-460mhz on a kg1000g+. 1. How far apart would the antennas need to be (No TX on Tram) 2. Would an antenna splitter w/ separate coax to each antenna work or would I need a switch with the separate coax. Thx

In my original post I was questioning only getting 22-23w out of my 50w MXT575. I was able to have my radio tested by C&M Communications. On my Pyramid P59KX (5/7amp pwr supply output was 23-24w. On his power supply reading 50W on the MXT.... Guess who just bought a decent pwr supply! Thanks to all the original replies. Tim WSAC215, Star Valley AZ

Another vote for Comet CA-712EFC. Was using a Tram1477-B. The Comet is much better.

I submitted this to Midland tech support with no response so maybe someone here can give me some opinions and/or suggestions. My Midland MXT575 is powered by 13.8vdc Pyramid PS9KX power supply. Testing with a Surecom SW-33 meter and 50W dummy load, the best output I can get is 22-23W on various channels. I know you will probably never get the full claimed power output but less than 50% ? THX, Tim (WSAC215) Star Valley, AZ

sorry 928.363.1675

I could hear you through shaw butte. Feel free to call me 929.363.1675

WSAC215 Thanks

They are up I'm hearing their frq identifier, time stamp an wx report just fine

ok again new at this does this meanI tx on 16rp w/ tone and rx on simplex 16 no tone?

Would that mean i need to hit my MON key and open the squelch?

I am tx on RP16 but new to this and dont know what "CSQ" means (sorry)

thats ch16

I have set the tone (or at least I think I have) when I key on the repeater channel it indicates a 06 code 82.5 for the diamobd point575 with a rx freq 462.575.

I lve in a heavily treed mountain area of Payson/Star Valley, AZ. I can hear lots of people talking on simplex and repeater channels and have asked for a radio check many times with very little respone. I have tested with a Radiodity 5w and Midland 50W at 7.5miles (no line of sight) with a an excellent results both on repeater ch and simplex. Base antenna is a Tram 1477-B dual band 6db (43" fiberglass) roof mount approx 20' high. My SWR is very poor at 2.6/2.7 and pwr reading of only 22w using surecom 33 meter. I doubt switching antennas will help my pwr situation but will going with a 3db antenna help my "FARS" ?

Got my GM-30 set, now going program the MXT. Thx

Thanks! Tim WSAC215

I have not ye tfigured out how to reply to individual answers to my question, so a thanks to all who have helped me. to WRUU653, "Puddle Pirate" is a sarcastic name for the coast guard (served from 1969 to 1975) as well as "shallow water sailor" it's taken in good humor