CentralFloridaGMRS

I gave up on these radios after trying out another brand. The UV-9G picked up so much noise from my vehicle and didn't have the power that another brand had. I don't mind paying a little more for better quality

Finally tested the Antenna with the SWR Meter. Outstanding readings. All below 1.25

Some said to loop it several times while others have said use a ferrite. The LMR-400 is not easy to loop. I have one loop at the bottom going into the house making it a drip line So using Snap-on Ferrite Beads 11mm would be the solution?

Yes. I will be adding them. I used the good stuff for cable . Photo was taken before Cable was added. I moved the Antenna just 90 degrees and now get the Orlando 700. Today my meter arrives so I will be checking the SWR on it. I used LMR-400. Do I need to add Tomorrow I will be checking the SWR. Used LMR-400 CABLE. As for the Choke how do I do this?

I will be trying the turning first and also relocation if that doesn't do the trick. Big thanks to you all

Thank You. I will try that

Installed a UHF 440-470 MHz Slim Jim Antenna. It's on the roof. Now I can pick up more GMRS Traffic compared to the N9TAX Slim Jim. But now I can't get the Orlando 700 Repeater. I did a signal Simplex Test and the UHF 440-470 picks up more signal by far including a new repeater but anyone know why the Orlando 700 is not being picked up? Also note I did have the N9TAX facing east but was at least 6 feet lower. It picked up the 700 repeater no problem. Could this be weather related?

How about Messi & Paoloni Cable? Getting ready to install my roof Antenna soon

Thanks. I was worried about it not putting enough power. Can't find your model. Also when I ran the meter on this it showed transmit output to be about 24 watts on Channel 16. Any advantage to running it via Cigarette ports in home and in car over wiring it?

Yes. This is it. This is be used only for the Radio and what ever is best. Cigarette Lighter right now

Pyramid Universal Compact Bench Power Supply - 7 Amp Regulated Home Lab Benchtop AC-Dc Converter Power. It turns on and I can transmit but is this enough power? Enough Amps? It's for a Wouxun KG-XS20G Plus

Just purchased two of these. Both put out the advertised power plus a bit more. Great radios.

So I tried just about all of the radios. I would pick the Wouxun KG-XS20G over everything else including Midland. It's built better. It also puts out more power. Just my two cents.

Wouxun KG-XS20G PLUS

Type. Wouxun KG-XS20G PLUS

I just got the Wouxun KG-XS20G PLUS. Getting about 26 watts on some channels. 24 on the rest. This is one of the best radios I've ever had.