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16 minutes ago, SteveC7010 said:

Depending in your local codes, 35’ may be close to the max allowed. My village is 40’.

Before spending any money on a taller tower, I’d use the 35’ one first and study the results. Get decent coax and connectors, too. 

I'm in a rural area, Steve. Neighbor across the street has a 100' antenna with no complaints.
My main problem is, "where to go to even get educated about costs and technical expertise to put up a similar antenna?"
I'm aware of needing to use the best coax I can afford and issues like grounding, etc..
I think the closest two-way radio shop I can walk into is like 400 miles away.
Dave WRMA 874

[You just got your GMRS license, now you want your own repeater?]

I have a 35' TV tower I could use to mount my antenna, but I'm wondering...
Would I be better served by a taller tower? I live in relatively flat Southern IL. (And trying to find anyone locally here to lean on for "Elmer" advice is difficult.)
I like what I see in this Wouxun KG100G repeater setup and would jump in with both feet, were I not afraid I'd be pouring money into a hole.
Any advice appreciated.