Cpch64

Reporting Back:
Thumbs up on the "Comet GP-6NC GMRS/FRS Commercial Dual-Band VHF/UHF Base Vertical Antennas GP-6NC"!!
It bridged the gap on the TX side and better RX.  I'm now able to talk with both repeaters 45-58 miles away during daytime hours in which i could not do before. 
Many thanks for all the information!!

Reporting Back:
Thumbs up on the "Comet GP-6NC GMRS/FRS Commercial Dual-Band VHF/UHF Base Vertical Antennas GP-6NC"!!
It bridged the gap on the TX side and better RX.  I'm now able to talk with both repeaters 45-58 miles away during daytime hours in which i could not do before. 
Many thanks for all the information!!

Reporting Back:
Thumbs up on the "Comet GP-6NC GMRS/FRS Commercial Dual-Band VHF/UHF Base Vertical Antennas GP-6NC"!!
It bridged the gap on the TX side and better RX.  I'm now able to talk with both repeaters 45-58 miles away during daytime hours in which i could not do before. 
Many thanks for all the information!!

Reporting Back:
Thumbs up on the "Comet GP-6NC GMRS/FRS Commercial Dual-Band VHF/UHF Base Vertical Antennas GP-6NC"!!
It bridged the gap on the TX side and better RX.  I'm now able to talk with both repeaters 45-58 miles away during daytime hours in which i could not do before. 
Many thanks for all the information!!

Reporting Back:
Thumbs up on the "Comet GP-6NC GMRS/FRS Commercial Dual-Band VHF/UHF Base Vertical Antennas GP-6NC"!!
It bridged the gap on the TX side and better RX.  I'm now able to talk with both repeaters 45-58 miles away during daytime hours in which i could not do before. 
Many thanks for all the information!!

I have lived in south Louisiana for all of my adult life and have been through multiple hurricanes.  I can attest that i would have used the GMRS radios in the past if I would have had them.  Maybe not just for emergency but for plain Jane communications.  Go a couple weeks with no cell,electricity, or water.  Hell 1 day with no running water sucks :].  I had my own supplies to get through it while working but the radios (GMRS) would have helped me out greatly just on the basic communications for family,friends & work.  Cell service does not got down often for very long but it does happen.  I would say I can remember 3-4 times for 1-2 weeks approx no service over 30-35 years of hurricanes.  They usually bring in mobile stuff but the lines are usually clogged and its very hit or miss getting calls through or received.  Idah kicked our butts last year so its a fresh memory.
 

Man I'm envious of that view!
Again I cant thank everyone enough for the information and will report back in a few days since it shows the antenna arriving tomorrow. Sshannon I also appreciate the link to DX.  I ordered that antenna late Friday and with free shipping it will be here Monday.  They don't mess around.
TY

I can't thank you both enough for the information!!!
I went ahead and ordered the Comet GP-6NC GMRS/FRS Commercial Dual-Band VHF/UHF Base Vertical Antenna from DX and will give this a try 1st.  For $169 no biggie if it doesn't work out.  It is showing 9db gain and it will give me a bit more height also. https://www.dxengineering.com/parts/cma-gp-6nc
JB007Rules I may take you up on your offer either way and its much appreciated.  I want to test this antenna out first and then possibly donate it to my son or one of my friends that is getting into GMRS.  I just don't want to burn a grand on an DB408 this month since it could be my Christmas present within the next couple of months :}.
 
Many Thanks,
 
 
 

I appreciate the information.  Looks like something i could try and if would not work out i would not cry as much :}.
TY

I appreciate the information.
 

I appreciate the response from both of you gents.
I never been replied to by a TV Star (Oooops You Tube Star :} before.  Great content BTW.
Well i ordered the KG1000 and will donate the 50x1 to one of my family members. As far as the tone goes, I will try to email the operator.
 
Many Thanks,
 
 

Wow! 
Appreciate the quick response.
To answer your question:  I have not made it to that step yet.  I have the coax (LMR 400 coax) run up to the chimney through the ridge vent and the end is capped off until I get my straps in for mounting.  I did not wat to hit transmit until I get the antenna connected. The straps are due in tomorrow so I can report back this weekend.
 
Yea started of with this radio to do some testing and if all goes well this unit it will be replaced.  If it can break through this jungle (120% Humidity ;} atmosphere in Louisiana, I will be happy.
Many Thanks,