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I would check the antenna. Use a Nano VNA if possible and check the frequency the antenna resonates at along with the bandwidth. As you stated it's a home brew, its possible it is off frequency.

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@Jaay Because it's a contest -- and I'm winning!

Or, you can do like the rest of the doofuses, cut first and then if it doesn't work, get on the Internet and tell everyone how crappy the product is.

It can be done as a voting system which isn't cheap. The two repeaters listen to the incoming signal then the one with the better receive "score" triggers its transmitter. Yes, the repeaters are interconnected but it's for the purpose of control and not relaying messages.

NaNa NoNo has spoken.

Nice find!

Nana NoNo hasn't heard of a term describing squelch tail? Oh, the horrors......

Mark the spot? ('cause you're all ...)

You assume much with that statement.

one ahh shit wipes out 100 atta boys.

@WSGN731Welcome to the zoo! Before you ask, the best radio to install in your Jeep is the one that fits your requirements best. That, and there are as many recommendations for antennas as there are antennas,

As far as how high can I go with my antenna, there are rules covering antenna height and lighting/painting depending on how close to the airport you are. For most practical purposes, you can ignore them unless the highest point of the antenna exceeds 200 feet. Practically, plan on your height being 20 - 40 feet above your roof as a maximum.

That can only happen by connecting the local repeater to another network. If the control passes only control codes affecting the ability of the target to carry information, then the connection is valid, however, should any other type of information be transmitted through the connection the connection becomes invalid as different networks carrying information ae interconnected. With a stricter interpretation of the relevant section, it would be an invalid connection even if the purpose were to listen (monitor) traffic on the target radio.

OK Cogent, I'll call your bluff. What law firm are you using as an advisor for interpretation of the FCC's rules and Part 97 regulations? If you don't have an attorney of record providing regulatory guidance who has worked with the Wireless Telecommunications Bureau on the feasibility of this proposal, then it is nothing but a pipe dream borne from a desire to increase division revenues.