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1 hour ago, Lscott said:
I don't know if the article is intentionally or unintentionally hilarious
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15 minutes ago, BoxCar said:
Boofwangs and other similar units are referred to as CCSDs (Cheap Chinese Spy Devices) and I own 6.
I own 13 haha
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4 minutes ago, kidphc said:
If you can run a 1/2, 5/8 over 5/8. You can get both bands nicely. 31" sounds like a lot but if it is a flexible type then it won't matter.
I'm sure I'll end up with something like this. I'm not too concerned about GMRS, mainly because where I am moving (Wyoming) there are barely any GMRS repeaters in the whole state (I think three, and only one is open?).
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Thank you for the responses. The ground plane will not be an issue, since it would be on my vehicle roof. However, I am moving in about a month, which means I lose my enclosed garage, so I think I will wait since height will no longer be an issue at that point. I'll also decide if I prefer VHF or UHF to make things easier
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I am looking a dual band (2m / 70cm) antenna, NMO mount, less than 18 inches or so, and under $30-$40 for use with my < 20 watt mobile radio. Does not need to be great for GMRS, but it would be nice to receive decently. Is there such a beast?
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Also for my GMRS HTs I sometimes use a Nagoya NA-771G, or a Nagoya NA-701G when I get tired of poking myself in the eye. These both are optimized for GMRS, like the previous antennas I mentioned.
Notarubicon has good videos on YouTube if you want to get ideas without breaking the bank, but @OffRoaderX will tell you that you are his favorite viewer. Don't fall for it
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On 3/5/2023 at 6:09 PM, WRVX790 said:
The same feller that bought some Wouxun KG-935G Plus has ordered two of the 2.5" Smileys.
I also have a Wouxun KG-935G+, but went with the Wouxun ANO-012G stubby antenna 4 5/8" (buytwowayradios). It is not as good as the stock antenna, but it is close enough for me, and pretty awesome for just under $10.
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47 minutes ago, WRXD372 said:
A part of FCC's licensing process is allocating frequencies and deciding on modes suitable for the intended purpose.
GMRS is a more advanced version of highly localized Family Radio Service and it seems reasonable to assume that such service will not need encryption.
Cell phone services are facilitating millions of communication connections of all kinds. Protecting those communications, through encryption or other means, seems reasonable and is also inherent to the digital technology used.
Not to mention that folks are paying handsomely for cell phone service, and I don't believe that cell infrastructure is government-sponsored. Encrypt away, customers!
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14 minutes ago, marcspaz said:
In Amateur Radio and GMRS the offset is always up (+) 5 megahertz.
I agree with the GMRS statement, but I see lots of 70cm repeaters in California in which the offset is positive or negative (but always 5MHz).
- marcspaz, AdmiralCochrane and WRUU653
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31 minutes ago, WRXK360 said:
Thank you. Can you recommend any resources to learn more about Amateur radio, specifically GMRS?
I learned a lot about GMRS via YouTube, specifically from the Queen himself NotaRubicon Productions. For amateur radio, I read through the ARRL Technician study guide/manual/whatever it's called.
- SteveShannon and WRUU653
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12 hours ago, WRXE944 said:
Does the heat created on transmit get vented properly?
I spend about 99% of my time listening instead of transmitting, so it should not be an issue. Plus, the wood base can take a lot of heat. The plastic around the enclosure might be another story
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Sorry try this pic
- SteveShannon and WRUU653
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Perhaps this?
- WRUU653, wayoverthere and SteveShannon
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6 minutes ago, Sshannon said:
The most amazing thing is that you found a piece of actual wood in something from Staples.
Well I'm pretty sure it was over 15 years old haha
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Stock vs new antenna
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Gonna pat myself on the back here. I mounted my Retevis RA25 in my 2022 Chevy Trailblazer using a piece of wood reclaimed from a Staples book cabinet. I also had to search through my three toolboxes for screws and washers to mount the Retevis-included bracket, which made me realize why my father kept all his loose screws and other bits in his toolboxes for so many years
Bonus #1: I thought I needed an external speaker, but the internal speaker bouncing off the wood mount actually sounds quite decent.
Bonus #2: The whole contraption is easily removable, nothing is screwed in to the car.
Bonus #3: I have set my cupholders free!
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3 hours ago, WRXI996 said:
Eventually I want to get an amateur license eventually, but we'll see.
This is the route I am also taking. I just passed my Technician test, and am studying for my General and Amateur Extra tests. I favor GMRS, but I am moving to a state with a lot of land and not a lot of people, so I thought it would be fun (and perhaps useful) to get my amateur license as well.
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If it helps, my plan is the same: buy an amp for my KG-935G Plus, and swap between the car and in my hand when on foot. You can get the radio and an amp for less than the KG-1000G (if my numbers are accurate).
Summer is upon us :)
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"dozens of friends"