OffRoaderX

There is no setting on that radio that would reduce the power output when set to high power. BUT - i would try a full reset anyway as that is probably the first thing that BetterSafeRadio will have you try.

No, it doesn't have anything to do with it.

Are you transmitting on the same channel as you were when you were getting 4W? The output varies on most of these radios depending on the frequency.

What did BetterSafeRadio Support say when you contacted them about this issue?

Since wildly straying off-topic is now the "in" thing to do, I'll jump in: Is it the 50W GMRS radio or the 50W HAM radio? Makes a HUGE difference when programming.

Did you try downloading it from the Manufacturers software download page... here? https://tenway.com/download/

Whew! Thats ONE in a row!

The GM15 is a "GMRS" radio, correct? If that is the case then it already has 8 channels (23-30) with the offset built in. Just find the channel that corresponds to the frequency of the repeater and enter & save your TX tone. You wont need to set or worry about the offset. To use additional repeaters you will have to create a "DIY" repeater channel. You cannot use a repeater directly or in VFO mode - the only way is to create and save the repeater info as a new channel or use one of the preset (ch 22-30) channels. If my memory is failing me and the GM15 is not a "GMRS Radio", then please just disregard everything I've said.

Using two radios like the KG1000G is not a great solution. It is a good way to learn about how stuff works, but it is not good, long-term option especially if you want many farz - its also fairly expensive. I would recommend getting a used commercial UHF repeater like a Vertex 7000 or something like the Retevis RT97 - both will perform better than two KG1000Gs and will cost less. Unlike many of the other responses you will get, I have actually used all 3 of these setups - The Vertex works best with a max range of about 70 miles.. The Retevis RT97 gets about 40 miles and the KG1000G setup, even though it has more power than the other two struggled to get ~20 miles... There are many technical reasons why the two KG1000G setup does not work as well that I wont get into, but trust me, and others will confirm, its not a good solution. The RT97 will be much easier to run on a battery and solar power than any of the others. I have also done this, and the RT97 lasts far longer because it uses much less power.

Thats exactly how its supposed to look... So, you do not have File|Edit|View|Radio menu options in the far, upper-left of your screen? (SCREEN, not WINDOW) ? Like this?:

For clarification - does the .ZIP file not open? Or, does the Zip file open, but then the application wont open? For either response, what happens? Do you get any errors? If so, what do they say?

It does help to make online experts think twice before they tell people completely wrong information. If that makes me douchy, then I'll drink another glass of vinegar...

Correct. He has no idea what he is saying so he can be safely ignored. Make sure you are downloading the MacOS version - go here: https://trac.chirp.danplanet.com/chirp_next/next-20231031/ As mentioned it *might* need Python installed but IIRC, that is not necessary with the new "Chirp Next" version.. But I could be wrong. If so, you can safely ignore me.

All repeaters use two frequencies and all GMRS radios have special repeater-channels just for this - so all you have to do is figure out which channel coincides with the frequencies, and use that channel.. GMRS repeater channels & frequencies are all standard so Google is very helpful with this. If you are trying to do this with a ham radio instead of a GMRS radio, then I can see that you are in for a difficult time. DPL, DTC and DCS tones are all different words for the same thing. CTC, CTCSS and PL are also all words for the same thing - they do the same things as DPL, DTC, and DCS, but slightly differently. None of this has anything to do with split-tones, which is simply one tone or type of tone on the transmit frequency of a repeater and a different one on the receive frequency.

Many people, myself included prefer CHIRP but many people also prefer the simplicity that comes with most manufacturer's software, as many people find CHRIP to be confusing.

1) I dont really know what you mean by "base mount" or "base antenna" - I am assuming you mean a large antenna designed to be mounted on your roof. So assuming both antennas are properly tuned for GMRS then the base antenna would be better, but not by huge margins 2) Shorter coax, especially if it is low-quality coax is better than longer coax, assuming you do a good job of putting a new connector on it - But the amount of improvement is probably minimal/negligible. If it was me, I would not bother.

All the people that pre-ordered got theirs shipped and now everyone that didnt pre-order gets to wait again... Pre order one (when the website allows) if you ever want to touch one.

Your location is not his location. My reminder to ignore idiots is probably the most helpful one in this entire thread.

Beware of the online "experts" trying to spend your money - Using this hardware combination in no way guarantees you will get 30 miles plus coverage.

Yes, there is an issue. Either you have two defective radios or you are doing it wrong. and I doubt you have two defective radios. What steps, exactly, are you taking, and what, exactly, happens?

The KG-1000G is a 50W GMRS mobile radio that has a remote-mount face that can also be snapped-off for theft-prevention. It is a very good all-around GMRS radio.

Could be "The Kiddy Kartel"... They were responsible for the demise of the Delta Repeater as we knew it. They are located in Montclair and El Monte, so they are right in the footprint. They are losers and dont like it when other people have nice things.

A true pillar of the community!

Thank you.. This was much confuckulating. All along I thought this was a Crest Communications repeater.

Can you confirm that this is a CREST repeater? ie; associated with Santiago CREST?