WRMV722

I will update this as I go.  I was using a GM-30 in the car and out, reason I started with an HT, and realized I really wanted more power for in vehicle use.  I had a few requirements in a mobile unit. 
First, had to be affordable.  I was trying to work with sticking to a $200 budget for radio and antenna.
Second, it had to be repeater capable.
Third, split-tone capability preferred.
For the antenna, I wanted to avoid drilling a hole for the mount.  That left me a few options.  Lip mount, magnet mount, or roof rack mount.
Roof rack mount was abandoned because the rack is not metal, which would eliminate ground plane antennas.  I was originally also concerned with clearance, but then realized how short UHF antennas are.  I came from the CB world years ago.
Radio was eventually picked for cost and features.  The AnyTone AT-779UV GMRS version.  It comes with the program cable, which was a nice addition.
For the antenna, I finally decided on a Browning BR-176-S 3dBd gain and a magnet mount base.
The antenna showed up today, and I was able to trim according to the specs included with the antenna, and mount the antenna on the car.  The cable was able to be routed into the rear door, and concealed until it crosses under the driver's seat to the center console.
 

Not familiar with that antenna, but if you do get a longer antenna for when you are out of town, I recommend the Browning BR-176-S.  I am having great results using it.  It is a 3dBd gain 5/8 antenna that has an overall length of about 13".

That defies the odds big time, hitting something that far away without seeing it first.  Probably time to make an appointment with your optometrist, or just be more careful driving next time!

(Sorry, couldn’t resist.)
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There is a clear answer, it was the first response:
 

The radio arrived today, but with the severe storms I have been unable to safely install in the car.  On the bright side, I was able to use the included program cable and software to program in local repeaters and channel names.
First impressions - The radio feels very solid and is nice and compact.  Programming with the included cable and free software from AnyTone is very easy.  I was able to program in local repeaters and channel names.

The wire runs down under the weather stripping of the rear door, and then crosses into the car under the trim panels.  There is a loop under the trim panel that should take care of any water.

Leave it unchanged and off. If you turn that on you radio will starting sending out DTMF (dial tones) when you press and/or release your PTT button. It has its purpose, but it is not practical for most of us. When used as part of a fleet of radios and software it is used to identify who is talking. In some cases, it is also used as an alternative to, or in addition to, tone squelch.


Michael
WRHS965
KE8PLM