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Or just order an nmo mount with the cable. You will spend almost as much just for the mount

You will see see power loss on any duplexer. How much depends on tuning and duplexer model

GMRS is not digital. If you are trying to program a digital radio then you need a new radio

As stated above, no true designation. Back in my REACT days there was a push for .675. It never got too far but many maintain it in there minds. One of my GMRS repeaters is on 675 in a county park for this reason but is rarely if ever used. I still monitor 675 while I drive mostly out of habit.

If your going for 100' Id probably move to the LDF and not the FSJ.

So i was digging for something and stumbled across Midlands site. I noticed they finally put together a page on licensing of GMRS. I have to give them credit as I had sent them messages in the past and never heard boo... Anyway for anyone that is helping others this link may be valuable. https://midlandusa.com/why-do-i-need-a-gmrs-license-how-do-i-get-it/

Use AFO and not speaker out to the mic input. You want a flat audio aka discriminator.

I have shared similar stories with others over time that want to get into the radio hobby. Getting in cheap may not always keep them involved with poor performance. Buying quality equipment that works normally keeps them around a bit more. Its not only the subscribers but also when it comes to repeaters. A MTR3000 with a duplexor and DB404 is going to out perform and Baofeng back to back with separate mag mounts on an ammo can....but some people dont get that. (BTW not saying folks need to invest 15K for a repeater but my point was you get what you pay for)

Most repeaters are hard coded for speed. Only option is what the ID is going to be and on or off.

Normally already installed stuff isn't useable. Besides cheap connectors its cheap cable. I have a motorhome. I ran my cables along frame then thru a hole in the floor right where i want it. May places sells sealable bushings, but some good silicone caulk would work fine also (used caulk on my 5th wheel prior). In my fith wheel I installed an outlet box on the rear bumper to hold a SO239 with a outdoor outlet cover. Just lift cover and screw on cable.

151.4 for is a PL/CTCSS tone.

Sorry. Days I forget not everyone knows all the ways some of us talk... Edit ...Should have read all the posts as i see another has already filled you in.....

OK. I think we all agree you dont like GMRS, dont like the rules of GMRS and dont like the FCC. Simple solution go find another service to use.

Ive used them for buying radios in the past. When i was with a shop we also sent him a pallet to sell. Decent guy. The 221 is a rock solid radio. We use the VHF version in SAR as its reasonably priced on state contract and works well for most.

Just remember none of the radios mentioned other than the Midland is ready out of the box. Thats the biggest issue for some folks. Not everyone is able to program a unit or even understands why they need to. I had a guy show up on a saearch a few years back. He had a CCR handheld and mobile and neither was on our SAR channels. When i asked him how it was programmed the answer was "it came programmed".... after the incident i worked with him and it was all out of the box channels. Personally I prefer LMR radios and for myself have all APX in my primary vehicles as i use them for public safety also. But for folks like my parents the midland was the best option. Eventually I will upgrade them one vehicle at a time with something commercial. I just installed the ICOM F221 at my guest house (winter home for them) with a base antenna so he doesn't need to leave an HT on all the time this winter.

https://forums.mygmrs.com/topic/1402-you-just-got-your-gmrs-license-now-you-want-your-own-repeater/

OK all, Lets just all agree every one uses GMRS for a different purpose. People get into it for different reasons. Now back to the original post. Pretty much same thing. Some open it up others dont. Happy RF !

So guess im confused by your statement. If the kids are on the output what harm is it to change input output at the same time ? When i was in NY there were lots of places that used GMRS outputs. I had PL/DPL on my repeater and unless i was in CSQ mode it didn't bother me. A repeater on the mountain normally worked better than a bubble pack radio in a store on my mobile. We are stuck with few channels. Taking one pair and using them shouldn't make us need to split between pairs. I guess there could be a case for it but nothing you mentioned is. If your re tuning a duplexor due to users on that output why not just change the input at the same time.

I guess i have been in the LMR world way too long but i dont think i have ever seen a UHF repeater that did not use 5mhz. That is the standard in LMR and most licenses will show that. I agree its not spelled out in GMRS rules but I can't imagine anyone who would use different output and input frequencies as you described. Even in the Ham world most all UHF repeaters are 5mhz apart. I dont see a need for commercial providers to make a radio to be able to use anything other than 5mhz. JMHO

Correct. I know this and most true GMRS folks do. 99% of the time I use the Midland its on simplex to others on the same radio. I would much rather use my APX than a midland but as said before you need what others have.

You didn't mention your programming of the repeater or what it was in regards to bandwidth. Using a repeater with midland radios you will want to set the repeater for narrow band (12.5) for best performance. Its still not ideal but will work much better than wide band.

I think it is different depending on who owns the repeater. I have alot of funds into my systems. I did it so myself and others could use the service. I don't want unlicensed CCR junk on my repeaters for multiple reasons that I wont discuss here. I specifically have my repeaters programmed to help eliminate that. It still happens from time to time. I have never not given permission to a licensed GMRS user to use my gear. Have a valid license don't be an idiot and use it.

I bit the bullet and installed the MXT275 in both my JK and JT over the weekend. I still have my APX radios for public safety. I did this for the reason of more and more folks are throwing them in vehicles and it was getting to be a hassle to figure out which frequency/pl tone i needed in my commercial gear each time. Being a lot of folks are not on the this forum or any they still buy the radios from midland and use them out of the box. This has been beaten to death and Im sure will continue for years. But its the best option for my use. I think those that are truly into GMRS will still use commercial gear, however those that use the radio as a hobby for another use will just buy the midlands.

DB404 and 408 is a good one in the commercial world. They normally hold up very well. I run the 404 and 408 on my GMRS repeater sites. https://www.commscope.com/product-type/antennas/base-station-antennas-equipment/base-station-antennas/itemdb408-b/

Depends on your local coordination group.