I can talk to eachother via simplex and I can listen to the repeater, it just won’t transmit to the repeater. Iv tried the original antenna that came with it and also did the factory reset multiple times. Iv contacted tidradio and will try to return it. This is a new hobby, notaribicon had positive things to say about this radio as well as the ghost antenna, not sure why all the hate towards them lol. Defects happen, not the end of the world. Appreciate all the feedback!