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Yes, the Nagoya UT-72G antenna came with a permanent 10' cable, and is in the house. The LMR-400 are jumpers from duplexer to radios. Could be the antenna, radios being too close causing desencing sounds possible too. We actually had a test yesterday. My radios and repeater were all in sync. My friend got as close to a mile from repeater, and no TX or RX. He said his radio settings have been changed. I've offered my friends to take my radios to test repeater, but no one has yet. Could WIFI box cause interference? I went to the other band, so I could transmit like a base station. They had already turned radio off, so I couldn't test. What if I had the repeater on, and took my HT's for a ride? That would be an acceptable test also correct?

Nagoya UT-72G high gain magnet mount. I put a cookie sheet under it to ground. The cable is 10ft long. This is just a test setup, but this is my Achilles's heel.

I realize there's more involved than just plugging in cables. The SWR meter is 1.01, and 36.44 watts. The duplexer is an XLT, and the wires from the radios are LMR-400. The small gmrs antenna is a test. My friends are 8-10 miles away, and I'm on top of a hill.

Yes, input and output are the same tone for repeater.

As soon as you go to the link to locate your antenna. Drag the antenna in the center of the map to your location. Then zoom in closer, and drag the antenna closer to your location. MichaelLAX posted the maps which really helped. i

So I have my radios hooked up as a repeater. I set the RPT-RX to a specific tone on one radio. I set the T-W-RPT to a specific tone for the other radio. I set my Wouxon KG-805 to repeater channel along with my baofeng HT's. Everything is transmitting and receiving on my end with all my HT's. However, I cannot receive or transmit with my friends. I used the TSQL setting on chirp to be able to enable both CTCSS and RTCSS tones on the baofeng. But I can't transmit or receive with anyone outside of my own radios. What did I miss? SWR meter is at 1.01, 36.44W, and now I'm getting static after transmission.

I was able to better locate my antenna thanks to your advice.

I followed MichaelLAX's diagram. You drag the antenna from continental map, and don't zoom into location first.

I figured it out. I made it harder than it needed to be. I followed MichaelLAX's diagram. You drag the antenna from continental map, and don't zoom into location first. Thanks everyone.

Trying to add repeater on mygmrs.com. However, when I try to drag icon to closer position it won't let me drag icon. Anyone know how to drag icon on map when adding repeater?

I'm trying to add a repeater on map. I can't get the icon to drag to the location. What am I doing wrong?

I went today and got a P.O box, and changed my FCC license online. How long does it normally take the FCC to update info? When does mygmrs.com website update my new address?

I now have the equipment to setup a repeater, except for my tower. However, I was gonna use a Nagoya UT-72G for a month or 2 until I get tower up. How soon can I add repeater channel to mygmrs, and can I update repeater after I have tower up?

The person at Universal said he estimated 40' tower with DB-404B would have 1sq. ft. wind area. I mentioned the ice storm, and he stated their towers have held with 1/2" of ice. He also said if I wanted to add additional items down the road to plan ahead, and get a higher load rated tower. I feel better now. Thanks marcspaz.

Do I need a rotor mount? I spoke to a HAM friend today, and he said no. Decided on a DB-404B with OMNI antenna type. Horizontal beamwidth is 360. Vertical beamwidth is 27. My friend suggested to place tower close to home ground lug. Which puts it 20' from 40' tall pines. With a 40' tower and a 10' mast, and a 5' antenna puts me just above tree level. I'm on top of a hill to the north and west. I guess I'm concerned with the strength of a free standing tower, and how much loss from putting near trees.

I called DX engineering about a Universal tower kit. It's made of Aluminum. The only thing they had in stock was a Universal 4-40. The first number being for my area, and the last for the height of tower. Plus, they are supposedly self supporting. Has anyone used or is familiar with the Universal tower?

I called DX engineering about a Universal tower kit. It's made of Aluminum. The only thing they had in stock was a Universal 4-40. The first number being for my area, and the last for the height of tower. Plus, they are supposedly self supporting. I also did research for Cushcraft R-8TB. They aren't made to go real high, and if a heavy enough breeze comes, she's gonna move on me. I'm thinking and hoping that if I'm gonna purchase a DB-404B, than I better make sure I make it as stationary as possible.

So I should send back the Cushcraft vertical antenna, and plan for a ROHN? I've been watching videos on a tilt antenna. Pretty cool

Thanks for the info. I noticed those towers are round and +50' high. I purchased a Cushcraft R-8TB Vertical Antenna Tilt Base last week. I was told I'd have to purchase a ROHN type tower instead and use guidelines.

Having issues with 40' antenna tower plan. I'd like to be able to lower it. I see hinge type bases on net. Are there any out there with winches? Should I use ROHN type mast, or 3" diameter mast?

This is the stand for radio. I've since moved to exterior wall, to get more cable onto tower. Can I put duplexer more towards the floor, so antenna cable comes in straight and use jumper cable to attach to radios? This way would eliminate extreme bends for 1/2" Heliax, but may require longer jumper cables

Initially, I was thinking 18" of LMR400 for jumper. But now I think more like 2-3' due to the flexibility.

You're right. I'm learning as I go also. I've checked the specs for the radio and duplexer twice. I have the names in the above comments. Yes, the antenna has an N type connector. So antenna line will be PL-259 to N connector. Like wrci350 said, N connectors are waterproof. Maybe SO-239/PL-259 are more for indoor environments.

I was searching for the name, and saw it in description. MPD digital Microwave LMR400 w/ PL-259 connectors

So I read somewhere not to use LMR400 for anything over 300mhz. Both radio and duplexor have SO-239 connectors. I was gonna use it for jumper wire from duplexer and radio. What should I do?