OffRoaderX

That really depends on how you define "Best", and what is most important to you when shopping for an antenna.

as @Sshannon, 2.5 is just fine.. Stop overthinking it and enjoy your repeater.

I just learned that there is a new GMRS version radio for the UV-5R model.
It kinda figures that no one cares. It's the norm for "most people" these days.

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I'll take "Things that never happened because people make things up to try and make a point" for $300 Alex....

Wow! We are all VERY impressed! You should add that to your forum-signature so nobody ever misses seeing it.

I am assuming it's receiving noise/static? If so, There are a few possibilities:
The squelch is set too low. Try turning it up to 9 There are actually signals (static/interference/bleedover/illegal digital) coming in. Try listening with another radio to see if it comes in on both or just one radio Something in your Jeep such as LEDs, PWM, ignition, or lord knows what else, is causing noise/static interference - Good luck if this is the case Something else that i'm not thinking of that the other good members here will list below

Sad-H.A.M.s are a myth and do not exi.......
 
I stand corrected...

Although GMRS is in the name of the site, the site also caters to ham radio interests. Radio is radio. If you’re so up-tight that the inclusion of helpful information about a radio triggers you, then you probably aren’t getting much enjoyment out of anything. Learn to ignore posts about non-GMRS radios. 

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I havnt had any issues so far..

Sad-H.A.M.s are a myth and do not exi.......
 
I stand corrected...

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2) nobody cares!

Sad-H.A.M.s are a myth and do not exi.......
 
I stand corrected...

Sad-H.A.M.s are a myth and do not exi.......
 
I stand corrected...

I guess i'm going to jail..  along with the thousands of other business/LMR users in my area.
But @Radioguy7268 is correct -there is a rule and I stood corrected.

I was also going to suggest a Business (LMR) license - If you pay a service to do the application for you it is actually a very simple process and most only charge a couple hundred $$ - I just go my own LMR/Business license and 5 authorized frequencies from a place called Kemp Wireless in Oregon (yes, I paid full price) - I all needed was a credit card, 15-minutes on the phone with them, and I had to sign one form.  But many radio-resellers can do it for you.
With the Business/LMR license, you just use the radios on your assigned frequency(s) - no need for callsigns or anything.

I havnt had any issues so far..

Yes.. Many repeater owners list their repeater then vanish.. Many also specify that it is an open repeater or that anyone can use it and dont bother replying..

If the tones are listed you can usually start using the repeater and ask for permission over the air, or just use it and wait until someone asks you to stop using it.. 

I cant put my finger on it, but you sound very familiar and I think I like you.

I havnt had any issues so far..

I havnt had any issues so far..

I'm not sure why, but, I think I like this guy.

Also consider a lower back tattoo.