Greg43545

I attempted to do a GMRS repeater search for my area. I provided the required information and then an orange/red error box appeared with the following message: An error occurred while determining your location: User denied Geolocation I then attempted an advance search with the same results as above. I attempted to locate on the website how to correct this, but was unable to find it. Can someone please provide the information on how to correct this?

In your opinion, 1) What caused the " burning " ? 2) Has the isolator ( rubber cup ) reduced the transmit / reception efficiency of the antenna? 3) Would you recommend this antenna for the purpose I described above in the original post?

Thank you Michael, I appreciate the reply. If I may ask what type of HT are you using with it? Greg WRJD 307

I recently purchased a Baofeng UV-5R Pro for use in my vehicle. I plan on using it as a mobile for GMRS ( Yes, I'm licensed ( WRJD307 ) and I will obey the power regulations with it as prescribed for GMRS ) and I'm also studying for my HAM Technician License and plan on using it as a starter radio for HAM when I'm Technician licensed. I've been looking at Mobil Antennas and two in particular have caught my attention. One being the MXTA26 ( 6Db gain ) by Midland and the other being the Browning BR-450 ( 5.5Db gain ). I'd like to get opinions on: How do they compare to each other? ( Transmit range & Reception Quality, etc. ) and If either would work better with the Baofeng UV-5R Pro than the other?

I know there is an MXTA11, and an MXTA26 6dB Gain Antenna. Does anyone have one, and if so, how does it compare with the MXTA25 3dB Gain Antenna?

Thank you. I too consider this matter closed as well, and would like to get back to the topic of the thread.

I didn't report anything to a Moderator because I didn't feel it was necessary. I complemented O-B-1, Marcspaz, and you on your replies because they're always professional, helpful and informative. I blocked those replies and individuals that I felt were not. I was mistaken that, unlike Facebook, when you block someone that their posts remain, and for that mistake - if there was any confusion - I apologize.

I've researched the LMR400 and think you're correct and have ordered it from here. Thanks! https://www.theantennafarm.com/catalog/lmr400-50-nm-6826

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There were several replies made that, instead of being instructional, were snarky cynicism and I removed them from this thread and blocked them as well, that is why you don't, or didn't, see them. I'm here to ask questions and learn. I can take "constructive" criticism if that is an intention of the poster, but don't feel it's necessary to be berated. You and berkinet have always responded with positive instructions and I appreciate it - thank you.

First of all I would like to thank you for your professional response, some here could take a lesson from you on " civility ". I assume you're going to go with the LMR400 cable, how many feet do you estimate it will take to set up your antenna to your radio, and what are you estimating the cost will be for the coax? What make and model ground plane kit are you considering and where did you find it? I would like to research it as well.

My family all used to be into Citizen Band radios for mobile communication when on the road - mobile to mobile and mobile to base units. Then the 'nutjobs' all got into CB's and turned that world into a ' toilet bowl ' with profanity, unprofessional users, and just plain rudeness. So my family got out of it because of that and availability of cell phones for communication. At the same time, I moved to Florida after college because of work, so I was not able to be involved in our local family communication decisions. After I retired though I moved back to NW Ohio to be around family ( yeah, go figure - I moved North when all other retirees move South. Long story. ) I have lived through Tropical Storms and Hurricanes while living in Florida for 30 years and I know that one of the first things to go out is power and cell phones, The house is equipped with a Generac generator powered by a large propane tank to provide power so that is covered. Now I'm trying to get my family into the GMRS community in case of emergencies. We have a couple repeaters in the area that are free to use by all and should meet our requirements if need be.

OK thanks, I will make a note of that and keep it in mind.

OK thanks. The Bundle came with the 3dB antenna, so I'll set that up and see if it meets our needs. If not, I'll step up to the 6dB antenna. Thank you.

Thank you, THIS has really helped me to understand what I need to do. I appreciate the help. I know once I get the radio set up and start performing these functions it will become more of a second nature to me and I'll be asking less questions ... ;-)

Thank you for your help, and your patience, in addressing my questions - I greatly appreciate it.

Living in a rural area, most surrounding terrain is farmland fields with some woods interspersed for miles around, line of sight will be much better than say what the urban or suburban terrain would be. I would like the capability of being able to contact my handheld mobile(s) locally, AND being able to use a repeater 13 miles away to contact other base and mobile radios " near the edges of that coverage " IF necessary. With that being said, in your opinion, would the 6dB gain antenna be advantageous to what I'm proposing the radio to perform?

Thanks for the reply and info, I very much appreciate it. Fortunately we live in a rural area and, to my knowledge. there are not many GMRS radios that a high gain antenna would " stomp " on to raise a complaint. I've been studying the FCC requirements as far as power usages and have made a color coded chart for my personal use so I will know what power to set the radio on for what channels until it becomes second nature to me. As for the LMR400 cable. I have read that Rg58u coax cable is the cable of choice for GMRS, that LMR400 doesn't flex easily and is quite thick, about 1/2 inch. Since I'm going to have to run the coax down the tower into the house attic, and down into the room I was planning on setting up the radio, I was going to use the Rg58u instead. Thoughts anyone? Also a few questions if I may? 1) Have you set your MXT400 up yet? 2) Are you using the 3dB or 6dB Gain Antenna? 3) How do you like it ( Both radio and/or antenna ), and is it performing to your expectations?

Again being new to GMRS I'm trying to understand, so please bear with me. So, according to what I've read, the GMRS Repeater frequencies are already pre-programmed into the MXT400 and that I just need to activate it. There are actually two repeaters nearby in my area, one being on the freq. of 462.675 MHz / 141.3 Hz, the other being on the freq. of 462.55 MHz / 141.3 Hz. So I have several questions .. After I set the freq. on the MXT400 to either 462.675 MHz or 462.55 MHz for the repeater: 1) When you say " Input and Output Travel Tones " are you referring to the Tone Squelch Codes ( CTCSS/DCS Codes ) ? 2) How would I know if they are needed to access these particular Repeaters? 2) If so, where would I find the " tones "? 3) Where would I input them on my 400?

I have recently received a Midland MXT400 which I plan on using as a base unit. There is a repeater near me with the following: Network: [None]Type: Open SystemTravel Tone: YesORI: Yes Will my MXT400 be able to operate on this particular repeater?

I just received my MXT400VP3 Micromobile Bundle with a MXTA25 3dB Gain Antenna and plan on using it as a base unit, mounting the antenna approximately 25 feet up on a Tri-pole TV antenna tower. I know there is an MXTA11, and an MXTA26 6dB Gain Antenna available for use with the MXT400. Is there that much difference Performance wise, that it would be advantageous for me to upgrade my antenna from the 3dB gain to the 6dB gain antenna? By performance I'm speaking of increased range and clarity of signal. If so, which would be the best to choose? The MXTA11, or the MXTA26 ?

Wow, that link was a LOT for this GMRS ' noob ' to comprehend. It appears the MXT400 has shortcomings that can be corrected but since I'm new to GMRS and I have just received my MXT400 in the mail today and not had a chance yet to operate it, I would be WAY out of my league to attempt anything of that nature at this time. I'm going to use the 400 as a base and use a GTX1000, on loan from a friend, as a handheld mobile and see how that works out for me. He's happy with the 1000 but advised it is only 3 watts which is the reason I inquired about how much better a 5 watt would perform and if it would be worth the additional cost.

With the Tera TR-505 handheld would I still be able to use the CTCSS and DCS codes ?

As to Krvw's original post - My family all used to be into Citizen Band radios for mobile communication when on the road mobile to mobile and mobile to base units. Then the ' nutjobs ' all got into CB's and turned that world into a ' toilet bowl ' and my family got out of it because of that and cell phones. Also, I moved to Florida after college because of work, so I was not able to be involved in local family communication. After I retired I moved back to NW Ohio to be around family ( yeah, go figure - I moved North when all other retirees moved South. Long story. ) I have lived through Tropical Storms and Hurricanes and know that one of the first things to go out is power and cell phones, So I'm trying to get my family into the GMRS community in case of emergencies. We have a repeater in the area that is free to use by all and should meet our requirements. With that being said, I hope GMRS does NOT get as popular as Citizen Band because that will attract the ' nutjobs ' like CB did. I know Krvw wants more people to be able to talk to, and I did too when I first got into CB, but I learned to be careful what I wished for.

So you're recommending that I ONLY use Midland handheld GMRS radios with the MXT400 then? If so, do you know of any Midland 5 watt handheld GMRS radios that you'd recommend?