[Retevis RT97 long trailing nothing after transmission?]

Never mind, found it--trailing tail eliminator needed disabled. Done and done.

[Retevis RT97 long trailing nothing after transmission?]

Just got an RT97, setup was simple and it works as a repeater--however, after you unkey a handheld, it broadcasts 2-4 seconds of garbage static before it cuts off. I've tried adjusting the settings in the RT97 programmer and its set to only 1 second but it still broadcasts junk at the end of transmission. Any one know why?

[Looking for the ultimate Hiking Radio with support for 2m,70cm,GMRS,MURS]

Way late to the party, but the UV-5R does all these.

[City Repeaters ??]

Meet your local HAM club or 911 Radio Network Operator--they will likely have access to hill-top towers and may be receptive to running or leasing you some space. In my county, I am the 911 Radio admin and I am currently working with my UHF/VHF team on feasibility of using spare space in my hill-top towers for a GMRS repeater re-using some state-provided repeater gear we have just acquired as spares. I'm just waiting on them doing some surveying to make sure it won't interfere with our 700MHz PS network or our UHF/VHF fall-back (legacy) networks.