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I saw a little tab promoting the sale, but that was it. I did get an email that www.buytwowayradios.com was having a 35 hour GMRS sale on items.

I'll check that out. I didn't realize you could make a jumper out of LMR400. Thanks

It's an XLT duplexer.

Sorry, both radio and duplexer have SO239 female connectors.

So after finding the right radio and duplexer. What would be a good jumper cable from radio to duplexer both with SO239 male connectors on the end? The length would only be 18" at most. And where is a good place to purchase a morse ID'er or a 15 minute type of system?

Yes, I saw the difference last weekend. Which is why I'm leaning towards the DB-404. This is my dilema, but I can see supporting mygmrs if I purchase one. I just need to find the tower info, and and add a few feet to that. And hope I never need to adjust it.

Yes, I agree on doing it right the first time. So you're speaking of LDF4-50A CommScope® / Andrew HELIAX® 1/2" Low Density Foam Coaxial Cable? After doing research awhile back that became my second go to choice in cable to antenna. Is it hard to cut thru the copper conduit? I've been watching some youtube on this. And JohnE mentioned a 40' tower.

I see that also, and you're right. I'm trying to run SO-239 connectors thru radio, and duplexer to keep from losing more dB. That's what is on radio and duplexer now. The problem is the N connector on the Laird 4605 and 4607. As well as the N connector on the DB-404. Which I think my choices have narrowed to Laird 4607 and the DB404. Plus, I'm not too sure of the height. What are some good towers, so I don't have to get up there and adjust in case I ever need to?

Nice, So I'm still debating on DB-404B, and Laird 4605, Laird 4607. Are all repeater capable?

Yes, thank you. That was my issue I didn't know font, and trimming down pixels on paint was tedious.

I tried to make something off paint. It wasn't the greatest of jobs. If yours is better please let me know.

I realize I'm gonna need an antenna analyzer for repeater setup. But for now I'm teaching myself with an Surecomm SW33 on my HT's. But I have a question. Would the SWR be higher on a factory antenna if the power is low? I'm in the process of making sure radios are fully charged before I check SWR and power output.

I am headed in the same direction. Really glad someone on here has heard about Laird antennas. Now don't laugh at me. I am planning on mounting an antenna on an old satellite TV mount on my roof. I might add a 4-6ft of aluminum pipe. I live on a hill. And I actually got a reception on a 5 watt HT at 21 miles once. I'm hoping to not do a tower. I'm looking for the right repeater antenna.

I am considering my own repeater antenna also. Initially, I decided on the DB404. But the price spooked me. So I have it narrowed down to Laird FG4605 or 4607. But the price difference is only $100. I'm on a hill and I only need a 50' run. And what about the SWR not developing for 3 months after installation?

As a matter of fact, I'm doing my first repeater build also. I live on a hill, so I'm trying to get 20+ miles also. I was looking at the Laird FG4605 or FG4607. Would they make great repeater antennas? I would love to have the DB404, and I haven't purchased an antenna or cable. I was still debating cuz my current plan uses SO239 connectors and not N connectors. And I'm concerned about DB loss. It's gonna be a 50' run.

They seem like a good setup. I just haven't heard many reviews. I didn't realize there was a difference between a base antenna and a repeater antenna. The antenna I'm looking for has to be strong enough for a 50watt radio.

All are good choices. Baofeng UV-5R would be a quick choice at $30. You could change the power level from low to high and get 5 watts. You could change setting from narrow band to wide band and get a better coverage area. But to do that you'd have to have your GMRS license. The license will cover everyone in your immediate family. More power means you would have a wider coverage area. Baofeng also has a UV-9G for $40. It is IP-67 rated and is waterproof. Plus, it is FCC Part 95E & Part 15B certified. Whereas the Baofeng UV-5R is not.

I'm not very good at paint. Never really used it.

I use a Nagoya 771-G on one radio. Make sure you get the G version. I use a Bingfu Dual band VHF UHF 136-520MHz 18.5 inch Foldable CS Tactical SMA Female Ham Radio antenna for another. The antenna is flexible, and you can coil it up for hiking. However, I just purchased a Baofeng UV-9G. $40. I can't give a review yet. But Baofeng has fixed the problem of all channels being on narrowband, and all channels having a CTCSS tone. It is IP-67 rated, and is water proof. Plus, FCC Part 95E & Part 15B Certificated this time. Whereas most Baofengs do not meet FCC criteria. Check out NOTARUBICON on youtube. Happy Hiking !

I went to the profile page under forums, and I clicked on the no photo icon. That didn't work. I don't have a picture under forums. I want to change the picture back to my call sign on the main profile page on mygmrs.com

Has anyone had any experience with Laird Technologies FG4607 for a repeater antenna? Laird technologies was previously Antenex.

Has anyone any opinions on the Baofeng UV-9G HT?

I've tried that. I just want it to go back to my call sign. So you're a retired P.E.? That's funny, I'm an old draftsman. Became a dinosaur with the invention of 3D modeling and Solidedge. I useta be able to create beautiful isometrics. I just needed to use crayons to match the effects of solidedge.