[Mounting antenna mast to a garage]

Thanks

[Mounting antenna mast to a garage]

49 minutes ago, nokones said:

Here is my setup with a lightning arrestor and grounded to earth ground at the electrical panel.

What mount did you use? I was looking at some at DX Engineering & HRO. I want to make sure it clears my metal roof yet be strong enough for our high winds in the mountain.

Thanks,

Kerwin WROV316

 

 

 

 

[Newbie call sign question]

This is their site. I live in Monroe County (Coker Creek) TN & listen to them daily.

[Newbie call sign question]

https://nggmrs.org/

[Newbie call sign question]

North Georgia GMRS use Tac numbers after their call signs. That's the way they "prove" they are paid members. 

[Popularity of GMRS with Over-The-Road Truckers?]

9 hours ago, marcspaz said:

A lot of amateurs use the space weather tools on the home page of QRZ.

https://www.qrz.com/

Same data here, in the top, left corner. 

http://www.hamqsl.com/solar.html

An my absolute favorite is Dr. Tamitha Skov, Space Weather Woman.

https://www.spaceweatherwoman.com/

 

Total agreement with you Marc.

[UV-5R transmitting after unlock]

22 hours ago, WRVY822 said:

kerstuff, does the "red light issue" prevent the radio from being able to successfully transmit on Ham frequencies/repeaters if a Ham license was acquired?

Sorry for the late post. In my case it totally freezes up, no transmission at all. BTW, I had previously programmed the radio before the unlock. YMMV.

[UV-5R transmitting after unlock]

The red light issue is a known for the locked units. There isn't a fix. The easiest thing is to immediately turn the radio off & back on & it's no longer frozen. I have these radios to hand out for a SHTF time. Ideal solution, no. Practical, yes.

[Wrist strap?]

I don't use the lanyards for my radios. I do however put them on my wifes radios & the ones I plan to hand out for SHTF. Hypothetically of course.

[Midland’s new-ish Mobile/portable repeater]

Hmm, looks suspiciously like a rebranded Retevis 97 to me!!

[Wouxun KG-805G Stopped RX-ing/TX-ing after using CHIRP.]

I believe Boxcar is correct.  

[Members Only Repeaters?]

No prob.

[Members Only Repeaters?]

Negative. I live in the mountains & can use these repeaters when visiting family.

[Members Only Repeaters?]

I've gotten permission from the NGA GMRS group for both Cades Cove & Blue Ridge, GA repeaters when traveling. When I put up base station antenna & if I can hit their repeater system I will join.

 

 

[Christmas QSO with South Africa]

Thank you for sharing this. Merry Christmas!

[This is an introduction to the KG-935G more IMHO positioning within my radios inventory.]

I purchased the Prepper Package from BTWR. Love the radios. They are my favorite GMRS ht's. My wife doesn't have a ham ticket so it's a compromise for her.

[Taking longer than expected]

It is what it is.

[Taking longer than expected]

Do NOT accept the Goobermint's word. Do you really believe they would tell you the truth?

[Happy Thanksgiving 2022]

Same to you & everyone else!

[CHIRP not opening]

I had this issue 2 versions ago. Go directly to the web site & load the current version. Tha should eliminate the problem.

[GMRS in North Carolina]

If you are near Murphy you should look into the North GA GMRS group. 

[Your First and current GMRS HT]

First was a Baofeng UV-5rtp

Second & my favorite for GMRS is Wouxun KG-935g!!

 

 

[BTech GMRS-V2 squelch setup in CHIRP?]

The Wouxun kg-935g is an outstanding HT. 

[BTech GMRS-V2 squelch setup in CHIRP?]

Sorry for missing the model. When I input the squelch settings it actually made the UV-5R & UV-9G actually work.

[BTech GMRS-V2 squelch setup in CHIRP?]

Which Baofeng? Also you must put your radio in Frequency Mode. Turn the volume (after cable is connected) too full and back off a little. Then upload your file to the radio.