OffRoaderX

or what?

To be fair, pretty much any radio does that.

No matter what someone posts, someone else is going come along and post the opposite- and both will decree that they are correct because they took a test and are therefore "experts". Good luck.

Probably should have mentioned that to begin with!

yes.. on paper and when measuring with precise instruments .. in the real world, using human ears, is very different.. Stop trying to over-complicate it and just enjoy using your radio.

In addition to the disadvantages you've already listed, the biggest reason not to do it is that you will never notice any improvement.

Can you give me a link to one/some/all? This could make for interesting video fodder.

No way I would doubt an Admiral but do you have any links that i can read up on that? It would help me in my day-job as i've never heard of this.

So the common denominators are the computer, the cable and the operator. I recommend changing/replacing/testing each one, in that order, to see if that makes a difference.

The FCC has not "stopped allowing it", they never allowed it to begin with but they did clear up some of the wording on their website so it is now less ambiguous/more clear, but no rules have been changed. You cannot "work around it" and "stay ok" with the FCC. The (many) repeater networks that are still online are simply ignoring the FCCs rules knowing that the worst that will happen is that they have 1 in 1,000,000 chance of getting a mean letter asking them to disconnect their repeater(s) from the internet/other network connectivity. There really is nothing more to "the situation".

Weird because the Coast Guard does not enforce radio regulations.. That is the FCCs job. Nope...

There, I fixed that for you.

Cross-Band repeating is where your radio hears something on one band, and simultaneously re-transmits on another band..So for example, someone could be transmitting on GMRS channel 16, your radio would pick that up and re-transmit on a H.A.M.s radios frequency.

Oh my, that sounds serious! So, what would happen if someone did this?

The VXR-7000 UHF version will transmit only from 400-430mhz and 450-480mhz. Remember that if you change the frequency you will also have to re-tune the duplexer .. but an out-of-tune duplexer will not prevent you from making the change. SOURCE: I have one and I read the user-manual.

The VXR-7000 UHF version will transmit only from 400-430mhz and 450-480mhz. Remember that if you change the frequency you will also have to re-tune the duplexer .. but an out-of-tune duplexer will not prevent you from making the change. SOURCE: I have one and I read the user-manual.

If you are barely hitting the repeater, then those that could not hear you whilst the host could hear you probably just did not have the ability to discern you voice from the static as well as the host. Because you were on a repeater, other users squelch setting would not affect anything as the repeater is presumably hitting them with a good signal, it was just repeating a weak signal. Also - if you have a weak signal and your radio happens to be transmitting in NARROWband instead of WIDEBand, it would be even harder to make out your voice.. Also, always be sure you are speaking loudly and clearly with the mic no more than 1-2 inches from your noise-hole. More power might help, but a better/bigger/higher antenna WILL help - upgrade antenna first, power second. As for not hearing your own voice, try getting your test-radios at least 50 feet away and trying again.

Only if the owner requires permission.

Welcome to the 21st century and purchasing low-cost/low quality stuff. ALSO: Welcome to the 21st century and buying stuff on Amazon which makes it super easy to return stuff for any reason.

That's not really how the internet works, but, good luck.

Assuming you are hearing the chatter on channels 15 through 22 you are probably hearing repeaters. To talk to the people using the repeaters you will need to configure your radio to use those specific repeaters. The UV-5R is the absolute worst radio for someone at your skill level, so I won't even bother with that one. On your Midland you will have to enable repeaters, then identify what repeater you are hearing, acquire the correct 'tone' to use the repeater, then enter that tone into correct repeater channel.

There is at least one technical reason why FRS would be a better choice: You can get way (wayyyy) more fars-per-inch of the antenna with an FRS than a hand-held CB.. a 5-inch antenna an on FRS radio can get you 10miles in excellent conditions, ~1/2 mile in decent/poor conditions. For those same farz on CB, you would need a 25-inch (just a guess, but much larger, you get the point) antenna on the radio, making a hand-held very unwieldy and a potential deadly eye-poking menace.

Which piece do you feel like you are missing? if you give us some info/details/anything about what you need help with, I am sure someone will be able to guide you.