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So another interpretation from someone at the FCC that really does not know. "We do not believe this permits using various networks to carry GMRS user traffic or communications."

I know what you mean, I originally used the high side input for a external speaker and quickly found out that was not going to work and switched it the other way.

One draw back is that you can't change channels from the remote area, it's not really a problem for me because I use it for family communication and not really bouncing around simplex or local repeaters channels.

So I do that very same thing with my Motorola CDM1250. They have a jack in the back that allows for a second mic and speaker. I use the low output side for the second speaker along with a set of amplified computer speaker so that I have separate volume controls. I have three base units. One at the front of the house with the unit in the leaving room with a second mic and speaker on the front porch. The second base unit is in the back of the house with the unit in the office with a second mic and speaker in our up stairs bedroom. The third unit is in the unattached garage with a second mic and speaker outside in the back yard, so no matter were you are at you can hear it and transmit back. This is the kit I use. https://www.ebay.com/itm/120938110357?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=2EZBpsHPQDa&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=U2rvV5ATT8G&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY This is the speakers I use. https://www.ebay.com/itm/185624807591?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=75Sw-arjSmK&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=U2rvV5ATT8G&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=MORE

Awesome, hope to hear you out there soon. Also please be patient, that repeater owner works some crazy hours so please give him a week or two to reply to your request.

So you are hearing the Chain of lakes repeater which is a out 20 miles from you. A HT may be a stretch to reach it but a mobile or base unit would have no problem. https://mygmrs.com/repeater/1710 It's part of a very large repeater link system. Most of the time it's just linked to other Wisconsin repeaters but a few times a week it links into Illinois, Indiana and Ohio with a few other repeater outside of those states. Also here's the linking map and if you click on the dots it will tell you which repeater it is. https://network.mygmrs.com/map

Astron makes a nice power supply that is specific for the Motorola CDM radios. I believe the model number is astron SS-25CDM. If you are patient you can find them on eBay for around $150 or you can find brand new old stock online for around $220. Here's my setup. I did upgrade to the astron ss-25 with the meters. Also have a back up battery setup that charges the battery from the power supply plus switches over with out missing a beat if I lose power.

Because your callsign has an I not a one between the X and 7. Hope that helps.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/263779287455?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=QW_esGMBRM2&sssrc=2349624&ssuid=U2rvV5ATT8G&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=MORE I'm sure you can find them cheaper but that is what you are looking for.

So I believe you are hearing the Crete 600. From Valpo you will probably need a good mobile to make it into it but a base station should have no problem. Here's a link to ask for permission https://mygmrs.com/repeater/6001 Also checkout the Valpo1 and the Laporte repeaters https://mygmrs.com/repeater/2685 https://mygmrs.com/repeater/4944

No need for a crimper if you use these. N Connectors Male Rf Coaxial Connector for LMR400 Cable Belden 9913 RG8 Cable Nickel Machined Brass Construction (4piece clamp) https://a.co/d/4PKXPfH Also here's a video on how to install them. Very easy. https://youtu.be/c6Z8jHE3gC4

This happens a lot when a new user request access to a repeater and they try to add it to their favorites but they add it to their own.

You may want to check out a yegi antenna, I know quite a few that are very happy with this one. https://www.solidsignal.com/pctel-450-470-mhz-12-25db-12-element-yagi-antenna-mya45012 Also good LMR400 coax is a must if you are on the frange of a repeater.

You are more than like hearing this repeater. It's part in the Midwest gmrs network. Please give the repeater owner a few weeks to reply to your request. This is his busy time a year for work. https://mygmrs.com/repeater/4934 It's about 60 miles from you but it is a commercial repeater. If you have a good base station setup you should be able to get into it because I've heard others from Dayton area.

You may want to post the year, make and model of your truck so people can better understand and help you. I'm a firm believer in hard installs but good 3M double sided tape or heavy duty Velcro works too.

It also helps that both those repeater come straight across the lake.

What repeater were you using? You can find all the Midwest group repeaters on this site. If you go to the map click on the repeater you want the tones for and click on the get permission and file out what is needed and send it. Please give a week or two for a reply back.

I would say you are good to go. Now try it out and see what it can do. I run the same setup as you have but my antenna is in my attic. I get about 8 to 12 miles from base to mobile radio and I've reach repeater 30 to 50 miles away but those were big commercial repeater systems.

You should be good to go. Just use the hose clamps that are provided. Put the top hose camp at the very top of the dish bracket arm.

Great that it's coming together for you. The jumper can be different size, just needs to be 50ohm coax. Do not leave the swr meter inline. Once you check it remove it. The antenna is pretty straightforward. Just bottom out all the stingers/radials and start from there. You should get a chart to see what the stinger needs to be cut down for gmrs if it hasn't been already tuned for GMRS. Coax: do not bend coax past a 12in loop and don't over tighten zip ties if you are using them to hold up the coax. Can't wait to hear your feed back once everything is setup.

I just clicked on your link and it shows up right next to the frequency and he even has it posted in the description too.

I believe that antenna has a SO-239 connector on it. So you will need coax that has a PL-259 connector on one end and what ever you need on the other end to your radio. Most radios are SO-239 connector but you will have to check. Most people that I know get the same ends coax and just buy a jumper coax or adapter for the radio if it's deferent. Try not to put jumpers or adapters outside, it just make more of a chance that you will get water or corrosion in it. As for coax for a base station I would use LMR-400. At 25 feet it's going to cost you around $55-$70 with the ends already installed. https://www.ebay.com/itm/LMR400-PL259-UHF-Male-to-PL259-UHF-Male-Coaxial-RF-Cable-USA-Ship-Lot-/143390300768?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l49286&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0

I've helped a few people with the same setup as yours. Remove the dish and leave the tube and install one of these. https://www.ebay.com/itm/LARSEN-BSA-450-Ham-Amateur-Radio-70CM-UHF-Base-station-antenna-easy-install-FS-/152620569387?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l49286&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0