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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.