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Can you tease us with the list? I'm hoping at least a couple of my 3 brands are in the test.

Just for giggles: Of course there's not much antenna height with this setup but still better than ground level. I might look at my RV TV antenna to see if it can me modified to mount a UHF antenna with radials or build my own radial mount for a ground plane. That way it would be 'crankable' to elevate the antenna a bit and lower when travelling. Have to wait for warm weather to get up on the RV roof. Spit-balling, you see.

Is the radio mounted inside your RV? Curious if it could be connected to an external speaker outside, as in the built in stereo speakers on mine (I don't do music in camp and run Bluetooth for any AM/FM/Online listening when cellular is available). Actually thinking I might install the mobile in the slot where my radio/CD player is in the 5er and connect to existing external speakers. Is there a reason a 450 1/4 wave antenna on the roof wouldn't be sufficient? Of course it would require a ground plane. I could probably come up with a ground plane mount on or near the existing TV antenna (which I also do not use - all this junk is standard equipment these days). I also like your dual channel programming for power usage.. but, unless you're TX/RX a lot, isn't the standby power draw equal? Maybe you're in an area with lots of traffic, I'm surely not.

Retevis RT97 Portable GMRS Repeater 5W I'm considering this for my 5th wheel that already has 400w of solar and 2000w inverter. I expect it would not draw a ton of capacity from my battery 'plant'. Question I have is on antenna placement/mounting on a rubber roof. Could I build a ground plane mount on the ladder or maybe a bracket somewhere else on top? Next question: How about dropping it on a bald/rocky mountaintop during hunting season. Power: can I use a mini-solar panel or would a USB power pack keep it going? Looking for a link to a simple portable repeater build that this would work with. Thanks

Moved my comments to a more appropriate section.

Good contact is the only concern. Thickness is not; lots of mounts out there: https://www.theantennafarm.com/catalog/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=264_270_292&products_id=1153 But maybe should make it bald just the same for a flat surface. I might have to back up the roof material underneath - that stuff is very thin. I avoid mag mounts when at all possible. Thanks

My Cherokee's roof is pitted with rust. I want to clean it up before installing an NMO antenna for my mobile. Will Raptor Liner (bedliner type stuff) affect the ground plane of the roof? The NMO will be grounded to steel on the underside so thinking I might be ok but can do paint instead if it will cause a problem. Thanks

650 in Pahrump is listed and 725 "Central Pahrump" and 575 Angel Peak in Vegas are on the map but you need to select "Show Outdated Listings" at the top of the MyGMRS Map. Maybe you knew all this. Checking out Bing Maps it looks like Lee Canyon is on the north side and if his place is not elevated he might be SOL. From on top of the area he'd probably hit both Pahrump and Angel. Might be worth a shot to take a drive up and find spots the repeaters will work. I've never been there so just spit-balling using maps. Good luck

ctrout, Is that your repeater back online in the Weekly report today (675)? Does it ID when it's brought up? If/when I come thru there, or get anywhere near at elevation, I'll hit it up.

Good luck to you, sir.

Welcome aboard John. There are repeaters near Idaho Falls and one near Rexburg, and if you're traveling through Elko, there are a couple here (select "Outdated" on the Map) that are open and active. I have the Rexburg programmed into my mobile and HT but have yet to use it. I travel through there at least annually. Doing the high desert thing here also. Have a Kenwood mobile in my SxS and going to install one in my Jeep soon (for now use HT). I've hit the Elko/SC 625 from near the Idaho border and Wildhorse at 7000' elevation. Trying to get our off-road group to adopt GMRS so we can all use the repeaters (already have permission); just have to encourage all the members to license up. For now, there is little to no traffic on these local repeaters so I usually don't bother to monitor.

Nice... I'm considering approaching a local repeater owner about linking to the GMRS Network. I've looked at the "Linking Bundle" but that's as far as I've taken it. I'd like to be a lot more informed about the requirements, benefits, cost, etc. before I approach him, including information I need from him about his equipment, etc. that I'll need. I know I'll need to know his repeater setup, which make/model radios, etc. What else? He's also working on adding another mountain-top repeater in the area so maybe that would be a good time to consider linking. I'm also totally unclear on how to use the network. I see it's required to have 'access' to a linked repeater but not sure what that entails.. do I have to be within radio range of the linked repeater, i.e. in Las Vegas to access the linked LV repeater? Thanks.

Disregard: Found it. Will try to contact Rich. NOTICE - READ THIS - NOTICE: You will need to have access to a repeatr system that is part of the myGMRS network (see https://mygmrs.network) and participating in the net. Do not check-in unless you have access to the net itself first! Is there a simple guide to verify this? How do I know if I have access? I have local repeaters but not on the network. Do I have to be in radio range of a network repeater? Isn't there a post somewhere about how to link a repeater? I have access to a local repeater and might be able to convince the owner to connect if I help with expenses and installations. Thanks. Gary WRAF233

Welcome aboard!

Still a wait list as of this morning. Wondering if I this new one will have the same crap display discussed here?

..and select "Outdated Listings" on top of the map page. I have 3 active & usable repeaters in my area that are "outdated".

Thanks. I clicked on a link inside Midland and it took me to the Login with my info auto-populated. Stopped there but guess it should work for a new applicant.

Where's the recent post with screenshots on GMRS license application data? Just saw it a couple days ago but.. Looking to get our off-road club involved so we can use area high elevation repeaters (already got permission from the owner, who happens to have another repeater in the works at 7700' - the 'valley' is 5000'), and if I can ease the pain of the process, along with rumored lower license fee I can probably get them onboard. Thanks!

Looking up FTDI for Baofeng UV-5R on ebay it comes up for Baofend and Kenwood. I have a Kenwood cable I've used for my 880 and 3170 HT. Sounds like I'm good to go after downloading software. Reading info on FPP on Miklor.com. Great source, thank you.

Asking for a friend so I can get him through the programming phase and maximize his HT for repeater and simplex GMRS. Not sure the model number of his HT. Looking for favorite programming cable and software. I think I found the software on Baofeng website but looking to ebay for cable. I'll get him to provide which M/N radio he's running Thanks. OR: Are these HT Front Panel Programmable? Maybe it's in the manual? I know zip about these.

I'm hoping the cost does get lowered for the same reason. Our local off-road/Jeep group (I'm a newish member) looks to be moving to GMRS. I'd like to encourage that with these folks but don't really want to be the one to pressure them to get licensed. I plan to bring up the topic Saturday during our run. Might be more attractive at $35 but these guys can afford $70. I'll bring my 3 HT and talk to them about the 25w mobiles I'm installing in the XJ and the X4 Wolverine. There are a few lightly used repeaters in the area and I think it would be a hoot to take advantage of them while offroading different areas. Another group is a free, no charge, just for fun, 'off-road' rescue group with a helluva bunch of guys with very capable rigs. They just hang out and gang up for a rescue when requested, and have done some amazing stuff. Hell's bells, maybe we could find a good spot for a repeater of our own.

In my case it's NOT listed repeaters that ARE on the air. Sounds like a good time to try and hit some area repeaters while out and about in the hills and possibly report whether they function. None of the 4 repeaters in this area are Updated on the map but I know 3 of them are working. I've spoken with all the owners for tones and permission even if not requested, then powered them up. Some substantial elevation changes around here so expect to hit them from a long way. Just have to get a 2nd party to play with.

... and select "Show Offline Repeaters" and "Show Outdated Listings". There are at least 2 functional repeaters in my area that will not show up otherwise.

I hope to not expire before my current license in 2027.

I also have a Kenwood 25w mobile mounted in my SxS.. works great.