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  1. WTB New GMRS Mobile - Not a CCR

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    I have just purchased a AT5888UV. Dual band VHF and UHF. Part 90. 4 power levels. Crossband repeater function.

    I don't like the small display. Radio has about the same foot print as the MXT400. Still playing with it.

    Needed a radio that could to 2 meter and GMRS. Fits the bill so far.

    Used Motorola M1225's off of Ebay for around $135 each programmed out the door. I have 6 currently. Great talker.

    Yes I would say I am a Motorola fan.

    Thanks

    WRCW870

    KI5GXD

  6. Btech DMR 6X2

    in Technical Discussion

    Posted

    Hello, I am having a problem with my radio. I am not sure who to ask for help.

     

    I bought this radio because it is part 90 certified. I will use it for GMRS and HAM operations.

     

    Here is what I am having problems with. I am wanting to monitor the local police dept. They are DMR.

    I have the Group number, Color Code, and Slot programmed. I receive parts of the traffic. We programmed

    in another channel with the same result. I am thinking it is a firmware problem.

     

    Has anyone else had problems like this?

     

    Thanks

    WRCW870

    WI5GXD

  8. Draka Cable

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    I want that .8db's of gain to my DB420 antenna. Every little bit helps when you are using walkie-talkies. 

    Go big or  go home!

    I don't think the AVA7-50 is the same quality as the LDF7-50 was. I may have a line on some NOS LDF7-50.

     

    WRCW870 

  11. Draka Cable

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    I am needing some professional feedback. The person's tower that I am waiting on to move some LDF7-50 from another tower to the 199 tower that will some day have my repeater atop. I have been waiting for 6 months for this to happen. I am still getting excuses on why this still hasn't happened yet.

     

    I have reached out the in internet and started shopping for a 225' piece of LDF7-50. I know that this product was discontinued some years ago. The person I talked to said to go with "Draka" cable. This is 

    made in Finland. The specs look comparable to Andrews cable.

     

    Need some feedback on the "Draka" brand cable.  First hand knowledge preferred.

     

    Thanks 

    WRCW870

  13. Repeater problem?

    in Technical Discussion

    Posted

    Currently have maybe 16ft of LMR400Superflex. Only have antenna mounted on the 11ft pole beside the equipment shack. The antenna is a DB420.

    The interference problem is a good possibility. There is a repeater on VHF for the Sheriff's department. The rest is a WIFI. I was thinking It could be 

    on purpose because of how random it is.

    WRCW870

  14. Repeater problem?

    in Technical Discussion

    Posted

    Happens on multiple radios. Time  of day doesn't matter. Also could happen after a few transmissions or after 45 minutes on the air. Both radios on the conversation are unable to raise the repeater.

    I am unable to check the SWR. Unable to turn off PL tone on repeater.

  15. Repeater problem?

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    Posted

    We have noticed this on a few occasions. When the mobile keys up the repeater fails to respond. Just does this for a few minutes or less. 

    We thought is was maybe a power failure at the tower site. We have the repeater on battery back up then transfers to standby generator.

    So power failure is not the problem. Have been unable to get to of be at the repeater when this happens. It is just like its turned off.

    The repeater is a ICOM FR-4000. I have had it in service for several months. This has happened maybe 6 times.  Any ideas?

     

    Thanks 
    WRCW870

     

  17. Midland MXTA11 6db Antenna

    in General Discussion

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    I have had several of the load coils melt on this antenna. I guess I need to find a different antenna. Would like to have

    another 6 db gain antenna but I can't find one. The best nest one I could find was 5.5db. I Think it was a Tram antenna.

    Has anyone else had trouble with the load coil melting? What are your suggestions for a high gain replacement?

    Thanks

    WRCW870

    PS Just driving with 40W radios

  18. Duplexer Question

    in Technical Discussion

    Posted

    I have a question about duplexers.  I understand what they do. I would like some more understanding about the differences between say a 3 cavity, 4 cavity and 6 cavity duplexer? What would be the reasons to get more captivity vs not? The tower I am on only has a public safety repeater in VHF and 2.5Ghz or above wifi systems. Teach me. I want to lean more.

    Thanks

    WRCW870  

  20. Split Codes?

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    I have joined several GMRS groups and forums. I had this posted that I had a question about.

    I guess where this new user lives the repeaters have split codes to access the repeater. I

    have looked at many repeaters and I haven't saw any split code ones. This would make most off

    the shelf radios useless. You would need to special program a business radio or go with btech

    radio. Just asking if this is common or obscure?

    Thanks WRCW870 

  22. Btech Gmrs-v1

    in Technical Discussion

    Posted

    It's my repeater. The tones are the same. We have 8 other radios including other GMRS-V1 radios programming with both tones. They all work fine.

    except WRDH378's unit. Has to be a problem with radio. However I don't thing it is repairable. 

    WRCW870

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