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Congrats on the KG-1000G ! IMHO, the best mobile GMRS radio you can find today.. If you get a "UHF" antenna, you will have to cut it.. If you get any antenna that says "GMRS", you will not have to cut it. Although every different GMRS antenna has different specs, pretty much any GMRS antenna mounted properly on your (jeep??) will work just as well as any other since when you are on the trails you're generally not really talking very long distances.. No doubt some sad-GMRS user will quote a bunch of specs saying one antenna has better gain or lower loss, blah blah.. But in the real world, when on the trail you're not going to notice much difference so dont get too wrapped up on what the basement dwellers spew.
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I think CH19 would make the most sense.. Unless you're off-road, then, 16 ...
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I just did the KG-1000G repeater thing - it works great.. its not perfect, but works pretty darn well - with coverage in 30+ miles each direction, and we just made it available on Zello (search Zello for the channel "Notarubicon GMRS 700 Repeater" -.. anyone can listen, request access to talk) If you give a little info about what isnt working we can probably get you fixed up, or at least pointed in the right direction..
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I have several KG-1000Gs and speak from experience when I say that If there is no circulating air, it WILL get too hot/overheat.. Why not throw the chassis under the seat somewhere, and put the remote-mount faceplate wherever you want it? That is the best feature of the KG-1000G..
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Either you are deaf, or you got a dud... Contact support and if it turns out that you arent deaf, they will send you a new radio. Of course because these things are so popular you may have to wait a few weeks, which sucks, but they will take care of you.
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Me and the UV5R aren't speaking at the moment.. I got busted talking to the Wouxun-radio-voice lady...
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I have that same wideband programming issue on my Vertex VXR-7000 ... Set the clock on your computer back to 1980 as @wayovertherementioned and it will let you change it.
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Just put one up, covering my entire area!
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Wouxun KG-UV9G Pro Questions (Normal or operator error?)
OffRoaderX replied to rjrieger's question in Technical Discussion
On the website/info page for the radio, the Roger Beep is listed as a removed/restricted/unwanted feature that is not available on the radio. -
I keep my Roger Beep on - when someone complains about it, I remind them that its my radio and nobody is forcing them to listen to me.
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Thanks Rich ...My problem is that I dont know which bundle I need.. One box is a Veretex VXR-7000, the other a Motorola Radius R1225.. Tell me which options to get, and I will get them.. I can handle the config, etc. Also let me know what the support process is/how to get support - I dont know how I ended up on that other network for support.. I guess I picked the wrong week to try to stop sniffing glue.
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Thanks @rdunajewski - this is the message I got back after asking via the website what was needed to link my two repeaters: "We are sorry we no longer off help with repeaters due to we have had so many burn up. TGLN Admins http://gmrs.network So is it just that you no longer offer help/support for repeaters then? I just have to buy the setup and hope it all works?
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Just received a message that Rich from MyGMRS no longer supports linking of repeaters on the MyGMRS-Linked Network, so looking for info on any other options.
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University using GMRS without license...
OffRoaderX replied to WRKV917's topic in FCC Rules Discussion
Yup, happens everywhere - virtually every channel in my area.. They could be using FRS radios instead of GMRS radios, but, it doesn't really matter.. and you are correct - policing isn't really on your shoulders unless it is creating a safety hazard or intererferring with your business, etc.. you COULD report it.. but, it wont do any good as the FCC has larger issues to deal with. -
Thanks, i read that entire thread but because it is 7 years old, I thought there might be some updates/something new/different - the options mentioned in that thread also did not meet my need of 'easy to use' or 'plug and play' .. But, thanks anyway. Hoping others have more helpful input.
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I am looking into linking my repeater with a friends repeater, to extend both of our coverage. Preferably something plug & play and easy to use (set it and forget it). What options are there and if you've used any, how did it/they perform? TIA .
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Wouxun KG-UV9G Pro Questions (Normal or operator error?)
OffRoaderX replied to rjrieger's question in Technical Discussion
Are you even sure that is the "Pro" ?? The Pro model does not have the Roger Beep option.. -
The sad-hams would come crawling out of the woodwork like moths to a bright light! ??
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Can the Woxsun KG-905G be configured for mobile operations in a car?
OffRoaderX replied to ELVAQUERO75's question in Technical Discussion
Its only a TalkAround button if you program it to be a TalkAround button.. Mine is programmed to do nothing. -
No.. I have no reason/need for that.
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Can the Woxsun KG-905G be configured for mobile operations in a car?
OffRoaderX replied to ELVAQUERO75's question in Technical Discussion
My KG905G does not have dual PTT.. -
Wouxun KG-1000G tips and tricks thread
OffRoaderX replied to Sbsyncro's question in Technical Discussion
I cant wait to use the STUN/KILL function on the next guy that tries to road-rage on me! -
Am I hearing simplex or repeater conversation
OffRoaderX replied to DonErle's question in Technical Discussion
It could be either.. there is probably some fancy way to tell which it is, but usually repeaters will have a short 'hang time' sound that you hear for about 1/2-second after the person un-keys their mic. -
I just finished a 'home brew" 50W repeater for about $790 not counting the antenna/duplexer, etc.. Very simple to put together and set up.. of course, for more $ you can do something much fancier, but it wont transmit any further. You can see more about it in this little video i made about it:
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Take a look at the Wouxun KG-1000G. It's 50W and has a small, remote-mount faceplate, so you can toss the chassis under the seat, and put the small faceplate wherever it best suits the decor.. I LOVE this radio, mostly because of that..but it's also a good radio - far better than the 50X1 (of which I also have).