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Sorry - I thought you wanted to be able to PTT to talk back? In that case, SE is better?  Either way, use what works for you and enjoy the radio - The 935G is my favorite GMRS HT.

Sorry - I thought you wanted to be able to PTT to talk back? In that case, SE is better?  Either way, use what works for you and enjoy the radio - The 935G is my favorite GMRS HT.

That sounds like the radio is scanning, and it gives you 4-5 seconds to respond before scanning resumes.  So on the 935G you would enable scanning and set the scan mode to "SE" in Menu option 15) .
You can optionally select a priority channel as WRPD494 mentioned.  With Menu options 18 and 19.

That sounds like the radio is scanning, and it gives you 4-5 seconds to respond before scanning resumes.  So on the 935G you would enable scanning and set the scan mode to "SE" in Menu option 15) .
You can optionally select a priority channel as WRPD494 mentioned.  With Menu options 18 and 19.

For someone new to GMRS, I always recommend staying away from non-GMRS radios (ie commercial radios), until you've learned the ropes.. Remember the warning on my earlier reply about "some people" ?
But, its good to know all options and then make the choice thats best for you.

I own and have used every one of those radios... All are great radios - Except for the 50X1 - Scratch that one off your list. Its overpriced and VERY limited in its features and in my OPINION, it is not worth the price - and you will never actually get 50W out of it.
The XS20G is a great (very) little radio.
The UV9G Pro is a great radio - but also very complicated.. Same with the 916 (I have one, it will be a long time before you can get one)- But if all the pre-programmed SHTF stuff is what you want/need, then either is a great choice..
I would recommend also considering the KG-905G OR the KG-935G.  The 905G is SUPER simple.. the 935G is a little more complex/does a little more, but IMO, still easier than the UV9G or 916.
 

I always use the -d switch, and it does nothing for the narrowband mandate, the only way around it on the version I am using is to change the clock.  

For someone new to GMRS, I always recommend staying away from non-GMRS radios (ie commercial radios), until you've learned the ropes.. Remember the warning on my earlier reply about "some people" ?
But, its good to know all options and then make the choice thats best for you.

Yes - The XS20G is an SOC (not SuperHet) - Source: The owner of the only XS20G authorized dealership in the United States - he also designed/spec'd the radio for manufacturing.
I too have a KG905G (a few), KG-935G (several), KG-805G (a couple), multiple KG-1000Gs, and some KG-UV9s... and I can tell NO difference between the XS20G or 935G (both SOC) and all the other Superhet radios - they all receive the same, from everything I can see/hear and from reports from human ears, they transmit the same - the signal sensitivity , although maybe different on a scope - i am not able to perceive any difference.. and the squelch,as best as I can tell, are the same..
...However... i CAN tell a (HUGE) difference in the $30-$50 SOC radios (Retevis, BoofWang, etc) and any of the Wouxun SOC or SuperHet radios - even the BTech 50X1 - huge difference in receive sensitivity and even bigger difference in squelch operation.
 

Welcome to the forum!  But watch out for "some people" that will try to grossly over-complicate things when answering even the most simple of questions in sad attempts to show you how smart they think they are.
Superhet receivers are generally "better" than cheap SOC type radios - but most people would not notice any difference.. I would worry more about features/what the radio can do more than the receiver type, but thats just me.
On wattage, unless you are looking at a huge difference like 25W vs 5W, you aren't going to see much difference in range - for example, the only thing you would notice on an 8W radio vs a 5W radio, is that the battery will go dead faster on the 8W.
For the antenna, almost anything will work better than the rubber ducky on your 5Gs.
You didnt say if you wanted to upgrade to another HT or a base/mobile type radio - if you post what you're considering we can give some feedback on the exact model.

I have never messed with any of those settings on my 7000.. For me, those are in the "if you dont know what they do, dont F with them" category..
The only other thing you might want to enable is the Courtesy Blip, aka the RRB or Repeater Roger Beep.
The narrowband thing is a PITB .. To get around it you have to set your computer clock back to something like 2003 before you open the software - then you can keep your wideband setting.

Hey folks, I am leaving for vacation in a couple of hours and don't have time for a proper test... but I wanted to let you all know that I got the radio back from Midland and I can't be happier.  With a quick bench test using low pressure alligator clip test wires for the power supply, I am now getting 48w of output power on both the 462MHz and 467MHz frequencies!  I'm sure with a proper power cable, it will be perfect.
 
Once I get home and have a chance to do some proper testing for output power and 12dB SINAD receiver sensitivity test, I'll share the results.

I own and have used every one of those radios... All are great radios - Except for the 50X1 - Scratch that one off your list. Its overpriced and VERY limited in its features and in my OPINION, it is not worth the price - and you will never actually get 50W out of it.
The XS20G is a great (very) little radio.
The UV9G Pro is a great radio - but also very complicated.. Same with the 916 (I have one, it will be a long time before you can get one)- But if all the pre-programmed SHTF stuff is what you want/need, then either is a great choice..
I would recommend also considering the KG-905G OR the KG-935G.  The 905G is SUPER simple.. the 935G is a little more complex/does a little more, but IMO, still easier than the UV9G or 916.
 

Welcome to the forum!  But watch out for "some people" that will try to grossly over-complicate things when answering even the most simple of questions in sad attempts to show you how smart they think they are.
Superhet receivers are generally "better" than cheap SOC type radios - but most people would not notice any difference.. I would worry more about features/what the radio can do more than the receiver type, but thats just me.
On wattage, unless you are looking at a huge difference like 25W vs 5W, you aren't going to see much difference in range - for example, the only thing you would notice on an 8W radio vs a 5W radio, is that the battery will go dead faster on the 8W.
For the antenna, almost anything will work better than the rubber ducky on your 5Gs.
You didnt say if you wanted to upgrade to another HT or a base/mobile type radio - if you post what you're considering we can give some feedback on the exact model.

I own and have used every one of those radios... All are great radios - Except for the 50X1 - Scratch that one off your list. Its overpriced and VERY limited in its features and in my OPINION, it is not worth the price - and you will never actually get 50W out of it.
The XS20G is a great (very) little radio.
The UV9G Pro is a great radio - but also very complicated.. Same with the 916 (I have one, it will be a long time before you can get one)- But if all the pre-programmed SHTF stuff is what you want/need, then either is a great choice..
I would recommend also considering the KG-905G OR the KG-935G.  The 905G is SUPER simple.. the 935G is a little more complex/does a little more, but IMO, still easier than the UV9G or 916.
 

I own and have used every one of those radios... All are great radios - Except for the 50X1 - Scratch that one off your list. Its overpriced and VERY limited in its features and in my OPINION, it is not worth the price - and you will never actually get 50W out of it.
The XS20G is a great (very) little radio.
The UV9G Pro is a great radio - but also very complicated.. Same with the 916 (I have one, it will be a long time before you can get one)- But if all the pre-programmed SHTF stuff is what you want/need, then either is a great choice..
I would recommend also considering the KG-905G OR the KG-935G.  The 905G is SUPER simple.. the 935G is a little more complex/does a little more, but IMO, still easier than the UV9G or 916.
 

Welcome to the forum!  But watch out for "some people" that will try to grossly over-complicate things when answering even the most simple of questions in sad attempts to show you how smart they think they are.
Superhet receivers are generally "better" than cheap SOC type radios - but most people would not notice any difference.. I would worry more about features/what the radio can do more than the receiver type, but thats just me.
On wattage, unless you are looking at a huge difference like 25W vs 5W, you aren't going to see much difference in range - for example, the only thing you would notice on an 8W radio vs a 5W radio, is that the battery will go dead faster on the 8W.
For the antenna, almost anything will work better than the rubber ducky on your 5Gs.
You didnt say if you wanted to upgrade to another HT or a base/mobile type radio - if you post what you're considering we can give some feedback on the exact model.

IIRC, one is based in China, the other is the US based division - As I understand it, all the hardware comes from the same child slave-labor camp in the China desert. But I do recall reading that the slave-labor camp is now more child-friendly and every new piece of hardware is made with 25% fewer beatings.
 
BTW - I do have an RT97 and its a great little box.

"some people" dont get humor.. 

"some people" dont get humor.. 

Oh, you’ve become an Online Influencer! ?

You're looking at it from the point of view of a normally adjusted person.  But sadly, for "some people", this forum IS a matter of honor, treasure AND life & limb..  
We all know who they are - but hint, if ^ that sentence just made you angry inside, then, we're talking about you.

"some people" .....

You're looking at it from the point of view of a normally adjusted person.  But sadly, for "some people", this forum IS a matter of honor, treasure AND life & limb..  
We all know who they are - but hint, if ^ that sentence just made you angry inside, then, we're talking about you.

You're looking at it from the point of view of a normally adjusted person.  But sadly, for "some people", this forum IS a matter of honor, treasure AND life & limb..  
We all know who they are - but hint, if ^ that sentence just made you angry inside, then, we're talking about you.