[If I was to install two base stations at the house, could I use the same outdoor antenna for them?]

Thank you both for the information

[If I was to install two base stations at the house, could I use the same outdoor antenna for them?]

I’m thinking of installing a base station. However, I’m typically between two areas of the house. One my office, the other the living room. So, I’d like to install two base stations, one in each area. This way I don’t miss any traffic. If I did that, would I be able to tie each of them into the same antenna which would be mounted on the roof?

[Is there a way to copy/paste blocks of channels at a time with the KG-Q10G software?]

I just gave that beta of Chirp a try and it all worked great! Thanks again!

[Is there a way to copy/paste blocks of channels at a time with the KG-Q10G software?]

Perfect! I’ll give this a try tomorrow. Thanks again!

[Is there a way to copy/paste blocks of channels at a time with the KG-Q10G software?]

Thanks for the info! I have the regular version of Chirp but I can’t seem to locate a place to download the beta version. It’s probably staring me in the face, but if you can show me where exactly, I’d appreciate it. Thanks. 

[Is there a way to copy/paste blocks of channels at a time with the KG-Q10G software?]

I want to move about 25 channels in the 75-99 block to the 200-224 block. But I can't seam to figure it out. I can't even copy/paste one single line at a time, let alone all of them at once.

I've tried using the keyboard shortcuts as well as the in-software copy/paste buttons. 

[What does it mean when someone says, "I can hear you just fine on the reverse"?]

2 minutes ago, Sshannon said:

You can always listen to the 467 frequencies. There are limitations to transmitting. Here’s what the regulations say about that:

467 MHz main channels. Only mobile, hand-held portable, control and fixed stations may transmit on these 8 channels. Mobile, hand-held portable and control stations may transmit on these channels only when communicating through a repeater station or making brief test transmissions in accordance with § 95.319(c). The channel center frequencies are: 467.5500, 467.5750, 467.6000, 467.6250, 467.6500, 467.6750, 467.7000, and 467.7250 MHz.

Looks like I'm in the clear then since I only did a quick test transmission on each radio

This was all very interesting. Always good to learn even more about GMRS even after I thought I knew it all already. Thanks

[What does it mean when someone says, "I can hear you just fine on the reverse"?]

Got it, thanks!

I'm using the KG-S88G, which gives me the option to program 467.6250 into a channel. I can not only transmit but I can also receive on that frequency.

I then did the same thing on my KG-935G. Now, it seems I'm able to communicate between two radios on a non-standard GMRS channel.

Is this allowed?

[What does it mean when someone says, "I can hear you just fine on the reverse"?]

This is on a GMRS repeater. Let me try and wrap my head around this...

If we're using repeater channel 18 (transmit frequency of 467.6250), then another user would have to be tuned into that same frequency on another radio (with same tones as repeater) and listening to see if the repeater user traffic is coming through on that frequency as well? Which also is not one of the normal 22 GMRS frequencies.

 

 

[Can you explain the weird scanning behavior of my Wouxun KG-935G?]

I had this exact problem. The weather alerts were enabled. Once disabled, all working as should. Nice

[What does it mean when someone says, "I can hear you just fine on the reverse"?]

But it's always raining out here in the PNW. No sunshine

[What does it mean when someone says, "I can hear you just fine on the reverse"?]

I've heard this a few times on my local repeater. People will be talking and then one of them will say they can hear the other fine on the reverse.

[I noticed when I transmit, the power indicator goes from H to L, then back to H after transmission is complete. Is this normal? KG-1000G]

Thanks. For some reason I was thinking the only low power channels were 8-14. I thought 1-7 was the same as 15-22. Good to go now.

[I noticed when I transmit, the power indicator goes from H to L, then back to H after transmission is complete. Is this normal? KG-1000G]

I've checked the power settings and they are set to H for the channel I'm using, which is a custom channel (with tones) that uses the same frequency as GMRS channel 4.

[Is this a good location for these two antennas?]

After testing these out quite a bit, I find that I'm not getting anywhere near good signal. I can't hit the local repeater through the mobile setup, however, I can hit it just fine with my HT.

As far as grounding and ground planes go, does the lip mount need to be grounded, or is it already grounded just by touching the hood? Same with ground plane, do I need to do anything special with either of these antennas or do they not need ground planes? I'm still confused when it comes to antennas.

[Is this a good location for these two antennas?]

I was using a magnetic mount atop the rear of the roof for a while. But the way the cable was ran, every time I opened/closed the rear hatch, it was rubbing up on it and crimping it. I didn't like that, so I purchased this new mount and cable for the hood.

[Unable to run the RT97 software. I keep getting a serial port failed error.]

I got it working. Thanks everyone

[SWR/Watts reading from RT-97]

If I connected everything correctly, then it appears I have a good SWR, correct?

However, it shows only 2.27W. The unit advertises 10W. Is this normal? Is there a simple way to increase this?

[I'm using a camera tripod to mount my antenna to, any problems with doing that? Also a tuning question. Photo attached]

Thanks everyone for commenting. I tried to remove the parts but couldn't do it, so I took my oscillating tool and chopped the whole thing off. Looks a lot better now, and hopefully it improves everything. I have an SWR meter on the way to test it in the next few days.

[I'm using a camera tripod to mount my antenna to, any problems with doing that? Also a tuning question. Photo attached]

Thanks for the reply

[I'm using a camera tripod to mount my antenna to, any problems with doing that? Also a tuning question. Photo attached]

I have an RT-97 repeater setup in my house for now. Just using a camera tripod to hold it up. It may be a dumb question, but any issues with the way it's setup right now? And while I'm asking questions, as far as tuning goes, I extended each pole of the antenna just a hair above the 460 mark. Is that correct? The next mark is 470.

[Unable to run the RT97 software. I keep getting a serial port failed error.]

I'll give that a try, thanks!

[Unable to run the RT97 software. I keep getting a serial port failed error.]

I've tried using three different ports on my computer, as well as changing the communication port in the software settings under Set. No matter what I do, when I try to read from radio, it keeps popping up the error. I've used other software for other radios just fine on this computer. Any ideas?

[I'm still a newb but a big update for me - I'll have the KG-1000G installed in my Jeep in the next few days!]

That’s quite the list you have, it’s going to take me awhile to catch up lol

 

I also ordered the RT-97. Should be here this week. I’m looking forward to learning more about repeaters with it. 

[I'm still a newb but a big update for me - I'll have the KG-1000G installed in my Jeep in the next few days!]

Thanks for the info. Those are indeed more expensive. I think I'll hold off on them for now. I did manage to reach the repeater finally. Turns out, I didn't have the offset programmed in yesterday.