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Thanks for the idea's. The goal was to add springs if possible but I agree, the cost of springs and aggravation of tuning I can just go with different antenna's. Thanks All

I have a couple antenna's on the roof of the truck, both Tram antenna's. One is a dual band 70/2m (BR-179) the other is for a scanner but both are very similar in design. They are on NMO mounts in the roof and I was thinking of adding springs as they hit low hanging branches and such and I am concerned about pulling the mount out of the roof metal. From what I can find the dual band will need to be re-tuned, has anyone had any luck adding springs? Since in NMO mounts maybe just go with a different style antenna? Any suggestions welcomed

Same radio here, I have the RAM ball mounts left over from a motorcycle handlebar project... they make all kinds https://rammount.com/pages/components Some folks used a cup holder mount. Mine is in a 22 Chev PU. Used the KG 1000+ flat plate and mounted directly to one ball head. Installed a second head on the console with a arm that swivels to any position you like. I'm sure there are some knock-offs now. I'd post a picture but the truck is in the shop. Something on my to-do is to add an RJ-45 coupler just behind the head where I can unplug the cable running to the base under the seat.

Thanks all

Planning on installing a KG-1000 body in a pickup under the back seat using a midland MXTA26 NMO roof mount on the roof. If I run the cable direct (behind interior panels) it will be about 10 feet long. Any issues being this short? Thanks

Yes I can, slightly weak because I am using a 5w HT, soon to upgrade to a mobile unit to use for the base station

Thanks! That was the first I requested and now with permission was able to connect.

A lot of great information here, thanks so much for the replies. Still a little muddy on understanding but sure it will clear up as I learn more.

Just getting into this new hobby! Pretty exciting reading through the post here. I have a couple UV-9G's and a DB-25G mobile unit, Working on configuring different repeaters that I will be near in my travels. Can't wait to connect with others and learn more about GMRS!

New here also. Near Richmond in Glen Allen.

Hi, new member here also, I've programmed a couple repeaters near me that show TX and RX tones are needed however, the only way I could open/connect with one was to remove the RX tone. (Could hear the squelch(?) response from the repeater) Why is this? Does the RX tone mute the repeater response. Thanks