3 guys with Yagis works pretty damn well.. we've pinned down the same A-hole on 'Desert Candles' a few times.. But other than finding them,, aint much else you can do... This guy cares less when his name and address is broadcasted. He doesn't jam but a certainly and annoyance with his recordings and body cavity sounds..
i'm just wondering if the FCC rule breaker claims stupidity and say's he did his falsehoods because he watched youtube videos claiming he would never get busted.. Or worse yet, (in today's society) he tries to sue the YouTuber people saying they taught him bad habits.. Just saying,, anything goes in this current world..
try to get yourself a Cable TV outside plant Power Supply Cabinet.. They are perfect for remote repeaters. They have space for 4 dry cell batteries, cooling fans and rack space to place radio equip etc.. They also lock and are very robust and secure. A lot of Cable Co's are rebuilding to FTTH and are removing old plant and dumping it.. I've got two of these and picked them up in Sacramento from a company rebuilding,, free of charge..
I dont know if you checked this faucet but worth a try.. When you launch your software you need to choose your Comm Port within the programing software.. If you dont choose correct com port it won't communicate with radio,.. Look for com port selection in your programing software and try each one and hopefully one will work..
i've had issues with the Windows 11 drivers not only with programing cables but also my repeater controller.. Some cable manufactures have specific drivers only for Windows 11 such as Hytera.. Luckily i've kept a Windows 10 Laptop i can resort to when needed. I've also heard of people installing drivers on Windows 11 under Windows 10 compatibility mode but i've never figured that out, but i guess it's possible.
It's not against FCC rules. i set up a Wouxun Repearter shoved in a modified 50 Cal Army can wherever we end up camping., mostly up in the Sierras. The repeater has come in handy and useful many times.. The higher you get, the better it works.. My RV has 2500 Watts of solar so no issues powering... I use a modified telescope flag pole from Harbor Freight for the antenna mast.. I can get the antenna up about 25' and works great..
There is two GMRS repeaters on El Paso Peak, near Ridgecrest, that looks as far as Acton, Victorville -South and Long Pine - North. Thats probably hitting a bit close or over 200 miles end-to-end. GMRS can pack a punch if you have good LOS. Same guy has a Papa and WIN Systems repeater at the same location..
guy probably watched a video proclaiming 'some people' think the FCC will actually never do anything to enforce the rules.,. LMAO.. But truly, it's about time..
I'm not saying, just guessing but it looks like the Radio City Radios are a 're-branded' Baofeng radio... For an entry level radio i would say go for it or spend $10 less and get a Baofeng.. After all,, many many of us here started out with a Baofeng..