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Not true with 'all' repeaters..

Try connecting a mobile or base antenna to the hand held (if you have the adapters). Or if you know of a location with direct line of site, try that. Make sure to test both talkies.

The out-laws holding fort in AZ???.. that state has all kinds of mis-haps going on.

Sometimes and more often than none, repeater owners change up their PL tones without posting their changes. Is it possible to contact repeater owner directly to conform PL settings.

Alcohol has funny effects

There are several on-line tools. Try Splat.. You will need coordinates. You can get that off the KML maps if your are a paid member.. Or if you know how to read nd decode the site HTML data you can pick site coordinates from there...

Hustler Antennas said it can't be fixed.. Well, its fixed and better than the factory fiberglass shell. One inch pipe fits like it was meant to be and a taper to 3/4 inch finishes it .. Back to business.

Did a bird hit your antenna.

My Hytera stuff works pretty dam nice, their repeaters are even nicer and all made in China.. i have no issue with 'Made in China'..

Cause we can... for now anyway... but that can change overnight

https://members.swcrs.org/2021/01/05/fcc-letter-aprs-on-gmrs/

APRS Is not even legal for GMRS use unless your are using the bubble pack (non removable antenna)... And in very very short burst.

Read the NEC

think about that,, your radio plugged into your house AC circuit is getting tied into the Common ground. Driving a separate ground rod and placing antenna ground to that is creating another source for your house ground.. Not good. But if you bond all the grounds together, then go ahead drive all the ground rods you want,, But it really wont benefit anything other than the wallets at HomeDepot Tie Antenna Ground to House Consensus: Yes, antenna ground should be tied to the same house ground. Reasoning: Multiple sources emphasize the importance of bonding the antenna ground to the same ground rod as the electrical meter. This ensures a common ground potential for both the antenna system and the house electrical system, reducing the risk of interference and damage during lightning strikes. According to one source, grounding the antenna separately from the house ground can cause “huge differences in potential” between grounds, leading to equipment damage or destruction during a lightning strike. Another source stresses the need for a common ground, citing the National Electrical Code (NEC) guidelines for grounding and bonding. A Quora answer confirms that grounding an antenna is necessary, and it should be connected to the same ground as the electrical system. Practical Considerations: When grounding an antenna, it’s essential to bond it to the same ground rod as the electrical meter, rather than the breaker panel. This ensures a safe and effective path for electrical impulses during a lightning strike. In Summary: To ensure the safe and reliable operation of your antenna system, it is recommended to tie the antenna ground to the same house ground, specifically the same ground rod as the electrical meter. This bonding process reduces the risk of interference and damage during lightning strikes, and adheres to established electrical codes and guidelines.

Don't go with a Hustler.. They are not Bird proof.. Although they are a damn good performer. Mine (before the bird attack) got 1:1-1:2 across the GMRS band and talked 80 Miles.. Model is GS-450-3.. I'm gonna try to repair it and repurpose.. Got a Laird FG460-470 ordered to replace it... Lots and lots of good reports on that Antenna. Best place to order is from Mouser Electronics.. If you order one, expect it to be backordered. They cant keep them in stock.

I've got mine tied into the common ground of my house panel.. And that's the way it should be if your radio equipment power source shares the same ground source..

I've only heard one Ham repeater announce voice (not CW) date, time, , weather, frequency, PL Tones and price of TP on the 15 min mark regardless of traffic and that was in El Segundo about 4 years ago.. I haven't hear a GMRS repeater as such yet. And i also read a lot of forum chatter of people making fun of it.. The last i read, the operator got wise and took all that migril garbage off line. Wise! Now my question.. Why is it necessary to fill the airwaves with repeated CW and or Voice chatter on a frequency that is seldom used. The comical part to me, when you hear this CW (or voice) 99.9% of time and no other real traffic.. I just shake my head at it.

The outlaws don't care

Yup, and most GMRS repeater operators set their ID's to activate every half hour on the half hour, regardless of traffic.. WHY?? There's 6 repeaters in my area and when you scan, you hear a constant string of CWID's and appositely no voice traffic through the day.. It's comical. The HAM guys are a little more brilliant, at least they set for 'busy only'

Wife's hair dryer kept popping the GFI in our RV but never did it at home.. Replaced the GFI, which was a major PITA because RV's use an AC socket type you can't find anywhere.. Got a real household version installed and been working great since

that is the best price i've seen for that antenna and the shipping cost, $9.00 is crazy low. The lowest i found was $80 bucks shipping.. I actually called them to order, he sad they have couple dozen on order and that they sell a lot of these.. Defiantly the best place to grab a good antenna.. They also sell quality connectors at crazy low prices.. I'll be buying a few things from these folks.

Wow,, thanks for the lead. I just placed an order same price.. That's a good deal. It's back ordered, but i got more time than i got money, so its good.. THANKS!

I did,, they said the antenna is all one piece. I also tried taking a one foot section of 1 inch PVC conduit and wedging it down over the bent section.... It did support the damaged area very well but didn't work for the internal damage - still bad SWR. I'm gonna digest the antenna to see how it is built. in the meantime i think im gonna go with a Laird FG4607.. Hard to find a seller not charging arm and leg for shipping.. For right how I'm using an old home brew J-Pole i had and it's actually doing pretty good.... Getting 1:2 across the GMRS Band and talked with someone in 9-mile canyon, about 45 miles out..

thanks for suggestion, however that one is not tuned to GMRS.. Haven't found one on Prime yet but I'm looking.

Thanks - i checked them,, shipping is about $85 bucks.. All together not bad. I'm thinking about going with a Laird FG450 and also looking at other choices since I'm in the market. Comet is a lot cheaper but warred about the winds we get here. Gigiparts if very limited on their antenna supply.