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Thank you all again! I appreciate all the feedback and yes, I will probably hang onto the GXT1050s and if I see a need, pick up additional radios with repeater capability. I did check the repeater info and it does have a "Request Access" button, which I may pursue. If everyone on this forum are as helpful as you good folks, that's a wonderful thing! Thanks again!

Thank you for your insight! Perhaps I will keep what I have, learn more and possibly get another with repeater capability. There are, according to the map on this site, 3 repeaters in the area with 1 which the map suggests I am in range to use. The info on this particular repeater says, "open" but from my reading here, it's still a good idea to ask permission, although I'm not sure how permission is gained. Thanks again!

Hello one and all. Yes, I am a newbie with a question. I purchased the Midland GXT1050 and now realize two things. 1. Repeaters can provide a much wider range of signal strength and 2. The Midland GXT1050 doesn't provide repeater capability. My question, is the repeater capability a really big deal? I realize now, I should have done more research BEFORE buying. I still have the opportunity [via Amazon] to return and replace these with units that ARE repeater capable. Your thoughts on this would be greatly appreciated! Thanks for your time!