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@WSAW350 (and Guest Ray-El), I think you are right, the only way to know is to test. Based on the gear you mention, I think its possible, but has more to do with your antenna placements and height than anything else. I agree with the mindset of making the comms without a repeater. best to not rely on someone else's infrastructure. looking forward to seeing more replies on this and finding out what works for y'all.

Hey if 10 codes work with your coms, it works and isn't dumb. Lol, I have to admit when someone uses a 10 code other than 10-4 or 10-100, I have no idea what they mean. (I also assume they are of a certain age or might be tactical LARPing.) If you use them, you be you, use 10 codes, wear 5.11, have fun... there's room for all!

@marcspaz, what kind of trails are you thinking? I'm sure you've got some clearance. Any space for unmodified trucks? (blue trails? green trails?)

Lo siento, no hablo español, usé el traductor de Google para averiguar lo que dijiste. ¿Qué radio es? marca y numero de modelo? espero que alguien que hable español con fluidez pueda intervenir...

you might consider a bracket like the ones at Valley Enterprises: https://www.valley-ent.com/store/brackets I didn't see Bronco specifically, but perhaps one of the F150 mounts would work? might be worth the call... good luck!

https://www.miklor.com/COM/UV_CHIRP.php

Hi BKLIPP, I am sure one of the actual experts will chime in on this soon. You might consider creating your own thread about "Btech 50x1" to get better responses. I use a BTech UV5X3 handheld and my manual has pretty good instructions for editing tones manually, yours is probably similar. one thing to do is press "menu" after each and every action as confirmation (this got me tripped up for a while). CHIRP should be easier because your can edit a spreadsheet vs navigating menus. Where you able to connect to and clone your radio in CHIRP? Perhaps that was a USB driver issue? Once you connect and clone, you'll just need the correct input/output tones for the repeater. Good Luck!

the Greensboro 575 machine: https://mygmrs.com/repeater/5000 has a weekly net on Tuesdays on 575, 8pm Be sure to check with https://mygmrs.com/user/TangoKilo. The owner is a good guy and will be happy to assist. good luck!

it looks like you have an air conditioner up there... is it possible to attach to a point on that instead of penetrating the camper roof? perhaps a clever bracket with a ground plane kit. There maybe a way to chase the antenna wire through this access too. I could be wrong, I've never had an RV or camper air conditioner, do you have a photo that shows the top area there?

lol, yes "least worst" indeed! for the stake hole bracket, I'm tracking with you... Ive got a tie down point in there now and would hate to lose that. Customizing it could work, especially to get ground below the plastic trim. option 1 is still looking "best". I may be looking for a snipe with my antenna request. I can easily give up 1.25m. I'll probably switch out antennas and radios when needed. appreciate the tip on the Tram 1181 and Comet 2x4sr! I do like the look of glass mount, very sanitary. Do you recall which antenna you used? I could always do what HCCFCA did in his Ferrari and go all suction cuppy! appreciate the feedback! I'm not doing anything for a few weeks so keep the comments coming, thanks!

here's the background: truck: 2014 Ram 1500 quad cab radio service(s): GMRS primary, HAM bands secondary: 2m, the rest of 70cm and optionally 1.25m I use my truck on road mostly and on the beach occasionally. it is NOT an off road rig. I pull boats, haul lumber and other stuff. I have a hard tonneau cover (Bakflip2) and have tie down anchors in all 4 bed stake holes. I use carwashes occasionally and have no issue removing an antenna to do so. I have a standard garage door and use parking garages in the local cities. I have been thinking about 3 options: Fender mount drivers side front Bed mount up tight to the cab C-pillar glass mount at drivers side rear #1 I would buy the vehicle specific clip, #2 looks like I may need to fabricate or modify a stock item, #3 probably has issues with the exterior height and interior space behind the seats. I'm leaning towards #1 I know not mounting on the roof will make any installation directional, but I'd rather that than breaking antennas all the time. here is an image showing some thoughts. What would you do? what am I missing? all observations and comments are welcome, thanks in advance!

watching this thread... Dr Bombay, what did you do or plan to do?

Hi Bob, you might try the FCC search tool to find licensed operators for GMRS or HAM in your area. its not super user friendly. This might give you an idea of who's around. theres no guarantee they would hear or answer a transmission. the "advanced" license link is: https://wireless2.fcc.gov/UlsApp/UlsSearch/searchAdvanced.jsp repeater groups have weekly nets on the repeater. if you haven't already, you might search for clubs in your area (HAM or GMRS) good luck! -jc