tcp2525
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One question, do we know his SWR? I would agree with you if we can confirm his antenna is properly tuned and resonating so that the high SWR circuitry isn't clamping down. I'll bet if he put any type/quality 50 ohm dummy load behind his meter the power will jump up.
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Just a thought. I suspect your radio is putting out close to 50w, it's just that you're measuring over the air instead of using a dummy load. Your meter isn't very accurate either as with all these consumer grade meters. I'm not knocking your equipment, but if you're not using a Bird 43 or equivalent into an accurate 50 ohm dummy load you can read anything but what the radio is really putting out. I suspect your radio is fairly close to spec.
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The long-awaited Midland MXT500 is finally here
tcp2525 replied to WREA317's topic in General Discussion
What a bargain! At that price I'll have to buy a baker's dozen. NOT! I'm happy with my DB20. -
Let's keep digital out of GMRS!! There's no need to make things more complicated so that people can ask for radio checks or kerchunk all day. Just look at the sh!t show we have on the amateur bands with DMR. I'm sticking to analog.
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Baofeng UV0-9G and Radioddity DB-25G Programming Issues
tcp2525 replied to WROR417's question in Technical Discussion
Sounds like you don't have the right com port selected. I run all my Windows based programming software in a VM as I am a Linux user. They all work fine. Some want you to manually select the correct com port. -
I believe the rules state 50w maximum. For a base with a good antenna and feedline 5w is more than enough. I have a StationMaster fed with 1/2" Heliax at 50' and I get out just fine. As for an amp, just use what you have as there's going to be no noticeable difference between the two power levels. Invest your time and money into a good antenna system.
