[Both transmit And receive lights show when transmitting.]

Yes 

[Both transmit And receive lights show when transmitting.]

The VV898s tri power version Thanks Randy

[Both transmit And receive lights show when transmitting.]

I have a leixen radio. When set to low power 4 watts , both red and green lights come on when transmitting using 50ft mpd400 and a Fong ant . But does not when switching to 10 or 25 watts . Nothing in the manual

Thanks 

 

[BTech 50 watt mobile "getting enough juice"]

heck Randy's review of the radio 

 He does a test and determined that it doesn't perform as good as advertised. I bought the same before I seen this 

 He goes on too show the actual power output. If you used the oem power cable you should be okay for wire size . 

C

[Nevermind]

Great album from Nirvana!

 

[BTECH 50X1 Squelch issue]

This is what I noticed about my Btech. I tune to a repeater specific channel ( say rep2 ) and I program the codes .... When I change channels to the normal numerical channel ( 16 ) the ctcss codes  are applied to said channel . I have to shut off all codes to use the ch15-22. I have never used a PC always programed by hand . I purchased this radio just 9 mos ago. 

 

[Ground Trailing Wire (aka Rat Tail)]

Yes , I have the same radio and the rate tail worked well. The Wally Lamb quote  same Lamb who lived in South Florida IBEW? 

[Heard WQEJ577 and WRKW454 ( this morning in Royal Palm Bch 33411)]

I recieved your signals this morning on a 5watt WT . First conversation I have heard since getting my lic. I am  "Guest Jerry " From the "Range " topic , but now since I recieved my lic . WROB834. I tried to respond But i am sure my Gm-30 could not transmit that far . I have been anxious from buying all this equipment to reach my Mom in Ft Peirce. . because I understand its a hit or miss thing . But now I am much more confident ,  the GMRS system will work for me . 

Now for me to be able to respond , I need a repeater close to me , or should I get a High power radio , or considering building a repeater ? I do really appreciate everones advice and hope to chat some time !Thanks Jerry