[Correct SMA adapter?]

I added an sma to bnc connector my radios to help save the life of the threads for the antenna


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Agreed- best BNC ones I’ve found come from the Signal Stick guys:

https://signalstuff.com/products/#adapters


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[Duplexer]

As [mention=6309]Sshannon[/mention] said I too experienced desense with my KG1000 repeater build, but after separating the radios and adding some shielding i was getting 15+ miles of farz.  But switching to a VXR7000 repeater more than doubled my farz even though it outputs about half the power.

VXR7000- Are those discontinued? Just pick one up second hand, I suppose.


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[Radioddity GM 30 will not transmit CTCSS codes to either Midland or Wouxon HT's.]

The OP mentioned using a repeater channel to talk to the other radio but has no repeater nearby. Also, the display shows a plus sign. That is because you are transmitting on 467.xxx mhz but receiving on 462.xxx mhz. You can not talk to your other radio on simplex using a repeater channel by default regardless of ctcss tones/codes. Switch to a simplex channel and try again with codes.

I had the same thought… I believe it may be one of the DIY preset channels, (the “+” sign is a dead giveaway…)


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[Radioddity GM 30 will not transmit CTCSS codes to either Midland or Wouxon HT's.]

 

["Stealth" home antenna for HOA]

What about converting a directtv dish into a VHF/UHF antenna? Decent project:

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[Base Station Versus Handheld with Aplifier]

Easy, just use BNC connectors for quick swaps between HT antennas, the mobile antenna in your vehicle, and the mounted antenna at home! No more “stress” on those SMA connectors…


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[This Ghost Antenna is Trash]

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[Anyone know any information about the "LA Echo 1 System" repeater on 725 in Los Angeles?]

yes, they are dbi gain antennas, improved performance from the stock antennas they ship with.

[Anyone know any information about the "LA Echo 1 System" repeater on 725 in Los Angeles?]

Picked these up:

https://signalstuff.com/product/super-elastic-signal-stick-bnc/

I aways use BNC connectors for quick change and use in the car with a magnetic base...

[Anyone know any information about the "LA Echo 1 System" repeater on 725 in Los Angeles?]

21 hours ago, MichaelLAX said:

Sounds like they synchronized the clock.

Is that Radioddity gs-5b a new release?

Looks like an interesting HT: bluetooth programming, pc and Smartphone, too.

Yes, I noticed the time is now correct too...

Picked up the GS-5b on amazon on a flash deal as a SHTF HT back in December- the bluetooth connect to a smart phone is quick and easy to make an adjustment to the radio programming away from a computer. I also picked up a set of signal sticks for my three radios- for a good cause too!

[Anyone know any information about the "LA Echo 1 System" repeater on 725 in Los Angeles?]

Curious as to this as well... I have noticed the "time" is about 10 minutes fast on the announcement...

[Your First and current GMRS HT]

About 8 years ago, I picked up my first three pack of Motorola T200 GMRS blister-pack for simple hiking, caravan trips, and emergency preparedness. I upgraded to the Motorola T480 with NOAA, FM Radio, always plugged in (with a light for power outages!) next to my bed... then after I received my FCC license this year, I have added a pair of Radioditty gm-30s, with a Radioditty gs-5b as a SHTF ham radio... next will be a mobile/base station, like the Radioddity DB-20G... down the rabbit hole is right!

 

WQRC299 aka Rob