OffRoaderX

Just based on this post alone, I can confidently proclaim that the Midland is not the right radio-choice for you.

That depends on how you define "good"... Midland Micromobile radios are GREAT for someone that wants a decent quality, EASY TO USE, NO BELLS AND WHISTLES GMRS radio.. They are priced high but that price is worth it to many people willing to pay for that simplicity and the fact that the company is at least based in 'Murica. I have had several Midland radios (6 or 7?), with the power output ranging on them from 105% of its rated output to around only 75% .. But dont be fooled - although it's good to get what the box says, you will NEVER notice any difference between 35 watts and 50 watts in regular usage. Most of the mobile units do not have cooling fans but never once, ever, in all my usage of my Midlands, not once, has one ever over-heated, shut-down, or stuttered due to high-heat or over usage. According to the Midland Marketing Manager, the Midland Micromobile GMRS radios are a hybrid of Superheterodyne and HOMOdyne.. But I dont remember which half (RX or TX) is SUPERhet and which part was HOMOdyne... and most people buying this type of simple radio wouldn't care anyway. Anyone complaining about the lack of features on a Midland is obviously not who Midland is selling their radios to, and should therefore be ignored. Anyone slamming you over the air simply because your radio is chinese is a moron and should be ignored with extreme-prejudice.. Just tell them you're transmitting on a iCom radio and as long as your roger-beep is off i GUARANfuckingTEE you that they will never be able to tell the difference. For MY money, I would buy a KG-1000G, but only because I am a radio dork. However I have many friends that are regular-people that prefer the simplicity of the Midland radios and were more than happy to pay the $$ for that simplicity.

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In addition to good connectors and coax, I also use "Strong 30mil Weatherproof Self-Fusing Silicone Rubber Sealing Tape" - that stuff works like magic.

Yes, and it works just fine.

The FCC ID on my GMRS version is: 2A4F8TD831G

"illegal"? No.. Not complaint with FCCs regulations? Maybe.. But, the FCCs certified the radio sooooo.. Does the FCCs care? According to the FCCs' lack of enforcement, No Do any normal people care? No

It must just be you because "some people" continue to proclaim that I am the RF-antikhrist and have single-handedly destroyed both H.A.M. and GMRS.

Just don't watch the newest one just uploaded today.. Dont watch that one.

I have heard a few people mention that Youtube has some good videos going over every aspect of using GMRS and pretty much all GMRS radios.

Turn off your VPN.

as @Sshannon, 2.5 is just fine.. Stop overthinking it and enjoy your repeater.

You missed it.

1) Incorrect 2) nobody cares!

I'm not saying it CANT.. it MIGHT.. so it "can"... just never did much good for me.

Sad-H.A.M.s are a myth and do not exi....... I stand corrected...

You thought wrong.

I havnt had any issues so far..

Wow! We are all VERY impressed! You should add that to your forum-signature so nobody ever misses seeing it.

I rarely use the receive tone because anyone with functioning ears and an IQ above 80 can very easily determine if someone is talking on the repeater or on simplex. Just program your radio the way that you choose in the first place.

I'll take "Things that never happened because people make things up to try and make a point" for $300 Alex....

That really depends on how you define "Best", and what is most important to you when shopping for an antenna.

Get the two radios more than 50 feet apart, and try again.

I cant put my finger on it, but you sound very familiar and I think I like you.

Yes.. Many repeater owners list their repeater then vanish.. Many also specify that it is an open repeater or that anyone can use it and dont bother replying.. If the tones are listed you can usually start using the repeater and ask for permission over the air, or just use it and wait until someone asks you to stop using it..