[Anybody seen the new Retevis (Ailunce) HA1G radio?]

1 hour ago, OffRoaderX said:

I heard that one of the big GMRS youtubers is going to be reviewing this radio in the next few days..

Josh? Jason?  The old guy?  Oh, wait...

[How does Wouxun compare to Motorola, Yaesu, Icom, Kenwood, Alinco, or Anytone, Powerwerx and TYT?]

14 hours ago, Sshannon said:

Lately it seems like a few people are asking loosely worded questions and then snapping at people who give a knowledgeable answer. 
My ignore list has gained another. 

Mine too!

[Which one would you choose?]

45 minutes ago, JamesBrox said:

HS.......I just explained the Comet is at the lower elevation but better swr. That's why I'm asking the question. Hey shannon, I know you mean well but you don't always need to be the first one to answer questions on this forum. I don't know if you do it because you're a moderator, a showboat, a HAM or just answering most post just for the sake of earning badges. But I just explained what I know, then ask a reasonable question.    

Congrats. You've placed yourself in the pile of users that no one wants to help.

[Any tips on monitoring in Europe?]

In Soviet Russia, radio monitors you.

[Official/Unofficial GMRS Road/Travel Channel]

[Midland Xtalker Power Setting]

3 minutes ago, WRZD727 said:

Can anyone tell me how many watts the T71vp3 puts out oh the high setting? I’ve seen it listed anywhere from .5 - 2 watts. 

Since it is an FRS radio, it is probably 0.5 watts on low (locked on channels 8 to 14), and 2 watts on high.

[Not a Ham yet, but questions about HF frequencies? Use, etc?]

21 hours ago, WRYZ926 said:

You will want to get your general class amateur license if you really want to use the HF bands

I'll say that someone should go for General regardless, since it is not that much harder than Technician and grants plenty of extra privileges.

[TidRadio H8 HAM on GRMS channels with 10 watts? What high powered radios are open channels?]

Not sure if anyone mentioned this, but receiver sensitivity is a big deal as well.  If you are blasting out but you can't hear a return call, that might be frustrating to say the least.

[Yaesu ft65 65 R ? Can it be unlocked and is it super heterodyne?]

1 hour ago, WRXD372 said:

My pet-peeve are batteries: After ten years of staying away from Wouxun (because their batteries drain even if switched off) I just bought one of their new radios just to find out that the battery problem is still a thing. 

 

I have a KG-935G+ and a UV-9D Mate, and I do not have this issue with my radios.  Which model did you get?

[Has anyone bought the NEW Baofeng GRMS UV-5R?]

This also looks like a solid deal:

https://www.buytwowayradios.com/wouxun-kg-805g.html?___SID=U

[TidRadio H8 HAM on GRMS channels with 10 watts? What high powered radios are open channels?]

Not every radio will output full power on every band. A radio may output 10 watts on VHF, but only 8 watts on UHF, for example.

[GMRS-9R cannot tx on gmrs15]

On 11/9/2023 at 9:32 PM, OffRoaderX said:

and for an added bonus I decided to be nice to the n00b... I think i'm turning over a new leaf...

It's a Thanksgiving miracle!

[Tri-Band Antenna for Baofeng UV-17R Pro GPS]

Thank you, I am considering the mentioned Nagoya NA-320A, and I also saw the Diamond Antenna Tri-Band HT SRH320A for over twice the price but about 4 inches shorter.  I would need an adapter, which is no big deal.  I will have to decide how much I want to sink into this purchase.

[Tri-Band Antenna for Baofeng UV-17R Pro GPS]

Any recommendations for a tri-band antenna that you have used on an HT?  I have a Baofeng UV-17R Pro GPS and just discovered it will transmit on 1.25m (as well as 2m and 70cm).  The original is the standard male SMA to female connection dual band antenna.

[462.650 79.7 in and 85.4 out some ware between Yuma Az and Black Mountain Imperial county?]

20 hours ago, 404 said:

I've been doing this since 1980 I think I knowhow to use a radio.

There's nothing like a first impression, am I right?

[New Wouxun KG-Q10H Quad Band Amateur HT]

On 11/15/2023 at 11:11 AM, WRYS709 said:

I thought the Wouxun’s were unbreakable!

CB too?

My KG-UV9D Mate will transmit on GMRS after a CHIRP modification.  Not sure about MURS yet.

[Midland GMRS Product updates]

1 hour ago, Sshannon said:

He isn’t saying that in this particular post; what he posted is the requirement in 95.1761(c).  But he’s using it to support ann incorrect interpretation. We have to consider the paragraph in its entirety.  The buttons on the outside of your 935(g) don’t allow you to program your radio to a frequency capability not listed in 95.1763, so they’re not what this paragraph is talking about:

You sure? Because:

 I have been dying to use this image somewhere

[Midland GMRS Product updates]

6 minutes ago, foamhand said:

all programming features need to be internal inside the case on the circuit board for only authorized techs to access.

Just so I understand, are you saying that radios cannot have buttons outside the case to facilitate programming?  My Wouxun KG-935G+ would disagree.

[High Watt mobile designed so the main unit can be hidden]

1 hour ago, jas said:

Thanks! Didn't know what that was so I looked it up. That doesn't sound right though.  The reason is that I was mobile and traversed around an 18-mile round trip, going closer and further away from the repeater. Both the RX and TX never wavered, which doesn't sound like picket fencing. If I understand the concept the signals would vary and they never did.

Picket fencing is when signals are fluttering in and out.

[Newbie looking for HT to cover both GMRS and HAM frequencies...]

13 hours ago, WRZE000 said:

For GMRS I settled on KG-935g+.

That radio is not settling, it is an awesome choice.  I use it for GMRS, and I also have the excellent Wouxun KG-UV9D Mate for HAM stuff (which will transmit on GMRS if modified, but that is only for emergencies).

[CHIRP Vs .......]

I prefer CHIRP for the reason that I can program my Wouxuns and Baofengs so that they are similar, just by copy and paste.

[Has anyone tried the KG 1000M yet?]

Maybe a silly idea, but if MURS was legally 10 watts instead of 2 watts, I would be happy to use it outdoors.  But the 2 watts doesn't really do it for me, unless I am only a few houses away.

[Baofeng UV-9G Issues]

11 hours ago, wirelesscat said:

I just received 3 UV-9Gs this evening, and spent some serious bench time with them.  All 3 have this "feature".

Maybe consider a GT-3WP instead.  Mine works like a charm.

[Has anyone bought the NEW Baofeng GRMS UV-5R?]

On 10/14/2023 at 12:00 PM, WRYZ926 said:

Well I found out that the UV-5R GMRS will indeed transmit on 2m VHF frequencies IF and only IF you save them to the radio and are in channel mode.

The standard UV-5R will also t/r 1.25 meters if you set it up right.  Not sure about the GMRS version.  (Of course, you would need the correct antenna...)

[What would have to happen for GMRS to include APRS?]

57 minutes ago, Sshannon said:

Fortunately we’re not all like that. When I took my tests the VEs were very welcoming. 

I passed my Technician exam while visiting Wyoming, and the VEs were delightful.  Then I passed my General exam in my town in California, and these dudes were severely uptight.  Must be a reflection on the locale haha