OffRoaderX

As predicted ... We dont need a letter from them because their previous & public record says it for them. Stop telling boogy-man stories - people are laughing at you.

I have checked the last ~9 years of the FCC enforcement database, and the FCC has issued 0 fines or enforcements of any kind against anyone for simply using a non part-certified radio. So thank you for yet another example of "some people" that keep spreading lies/misinformation in some lame/sad/pitiful attempt to make the use of radios more special than it actually is. But it is always fun to have examples of these fairy-tales for people to laugh at/make fun of, so I thank you for that. Of course, you can easily prove me wrong by simply leaving a link to the FCC enforcement entry for any one of these multiple enforcement fairy-tales you keep spinning.. But you already avoided that once when @MichaelLAXchallenged you, and again when@WRPZ296 challenged you, so I predict you will come up with some other way to deflect the actual truth yet again.

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There are too many unknown variables for anyone to accurately answer your question - but it is safe to say that that using a 20-30W mobile radio you can hit a repeater anywhere from 1 to 90 miles away.. Maybe more.. maybe less. I can hit a repeater 70 miles away from me with my 5W handheld and I have hit a repeater from 85 miles away on my 50W mobile.. But it really depends on the mobile radio, the repeater, and what is between the two.

If you are hearing that on GMRS channels it is 99.998% likely to be a repeater identifying itself.

How dare you sir! You think that making fun of the internet "experts" is funny??! Good.. Because it is! Just beware the butthurt.

IMO, the best, easiest thing to do is to remove any codes/sub-channels/tones/"security" settings from the GTX1030 and put it on good, old-fashioned, regular channel 15. Both radios, and any other radio with GMRS Ch 15 will all then be able to talk, confusion-free.

Yes - It is entirely possible that you will be able to hear the repeater, but you wont be able to hit it/transmit to it from an HT.

Have you tested the power output of the radio while on battery to see if you're getting the full radio power output? I'm wondering if on 12V instead of 13.8V it will make much of a difference (it did on my MXT500) - although when the power is out we can't be picky, but I'm curious.

"some people" will argue about it forever, and accomplish... Well.. You know... Nothing..

You are not correct. GMRS callsigns are assigned sequentially. He is in WI according to the FCC database.

This is almost certainly a "Windows Driver issue". You might try deleting the cable driver and letting Windows install its own.. If that doesnt work you're in for a bag of hurt - some people end up buying different cables just so they can get it to work.. Some people never get Windows to work with their cable.

Watch this video to see how much damage will occur when transmitting at high-power with a high SWR:

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Your u tube must be broken... But basically, find the "repeater channel" for the repeater, tune to that channel on the radio, hit the menu button, go to the CTCS or DCS setting to add whatever the TX/Transmit code is for the repeater (dont worry about the RX/receive code for now), save it, and you're done. I highly recommend investing a few minutes in the manual that came with the radio (and is available online if you already put the manual in the trash) and get familiar with how to use the radio and menu options.

You're missing the offset - there has to be an offset.. On a "real" GMRS radio, the offset is automatic when you select the correct "Repeater Channel".. if you're using a UHF/ham radio, then you will have to put in a +5Mhz offset for the TX frequency. What kind of radio are you using?

Assuming that is actual outside radio-interference, its likely that any SOC radio would get that same interference.. This is where a superheterodyne radio starts to be worth the extra money.

This guy should make YouTube videos - he'd be a hit!

^ THIS... I picked up a used Vertex 7000 for around $500 - it came with a duplexer that I had to pay to have tuned, but you can find them (or something similar) cheaper without a duplexer (then you'll need to buy a duplexer).. It works great and is designed to operate 24/7, in a wide variety of conditions/temperatures.. The thing is a workhorse.

I have learned that anyone that calls something "junk", or worse, "cheap Chinese junk!!" without ever even using the device is an idiot, and should be ignored. I have several Wouxun radios, including multiple KG1000Gs, and I have many friends that also have them. The radios aren't perfect, and there is always a chance of getting a dud, but assuming you purchase it from BuyTwoWayRadio, they have great support and will always take care of you. The KG1000G is my favorite high-power Part 95 mobile radio, I dont care what the "expert" radio-bigots say.

Hard to tell what you are doing wrong based on the information you've provided. If you are hitting the repeater, you should hear a "kickback/Kerchunk/Squelch-tail right after you unkey, to let you know that you're hitting it. If you can hit it (you get the kickback/kerchunk/squelch tail) then its just a case of nobody else listening to respond. If you can't hit it (no kickback/kerchunk/squelch tail) then, it could be a million things - I would start by checking that you have the correct channel # and repeater TX CTC/DCS tone entered in your radio for that repeater. The repeater's "RX" or Input tone will be what you enter on your radio's TX tone setting.

The UV9G is waterproof, if that matters for how you will be using the radio. What anyone recommends for you should be 100% dependent on what you plan to use the radio for, how you plan to use it, and what your preferences are - none of which you have shared - so anyone making a recommendation at this point would just be someone guessing what is right for you based on what is right for them..

If you're using a repeater on a GMRS Radio, the radios can't/arent talking to each other directly - so just call out on one radio via the repeater and if you've got it setup right you'll hear each other. Just be sure to be at least a few yards away from each other because the radios can interfere with each other enough that you may not hear the repeater if the radios are close.

I own/have used all of these.. The short answer is - all of them can transmit the same number of fars, but: The Midlands are 'simple' and great if you just want a radio in your vehicle (or as a base) to talk to other GMRS radios - Both the 400 and 500 can do wideband - but to enable wideband on the 400 you need a computer, cable, and the software. On the 500 you can do it very easily on the radio - (FYI- you DO want wideband on a GMRS radio).. They are also (very) limited in how many repeaters you can program them for, and (iirc) they cannot monitor/listen to any non-GMRS frequencies except maybe NOAA channels.. All these limitations make for VERY simple, VERY easy to use radios. The Midlands also come with everything you need to get up and running, right in the box (antenna & "coax"). The antenna and coax arent the best, but, they do work surprisingly well, and work plenty good enough for someone that needs a simple "just want to talk in the car" type radio - so be wary of those telling you "it's junk" or "costs way to much" -Obviously this type of radio is not intended for them and they can't comprehend the value of "simple". The KG-1000G is wide-band out of the box, and is a much more complicated radio. its great if you want to use a lot of repeaters, scan non-GMRS frequencies, etc - the KG-1000G 'does more', but, its more complicated to learn/use.. Not "difficult", but, more. The KG1000G is also a "superheterodyne" radio, which means the guts are a bit better quality than the Midlands - they may receive a bit better and may ignore off-frequency noise a bit better. With the KG1000G You will also need to purchase an antenna and coax. Be wary of those telling you "its just cheap chinese junk!!" - When they tell you that, ask them for the data that supports their opinion, and then ask them which "not made in China, non-junk FCC Part 95e GMRS radio" they recommend instead.

Thats not a callsign, at least not a "real"/legal GMRS/FCC callsign. To learn more whatever made-up codes their using, ask the guy thats using it. It's probably a club-membership number or something.