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Good Info, thanks! I was just kinda assuming "other than cell phone". Im familiar with that area - my best friend (a Recon Captain) did his tactical climbing schools there. We are talking about going out there and doing some climbing. Here is a good source for all things mobile...

Looks like they are basing their statement on modern repater systems and not on antenna theory... From WIKI: Antenna Theory - In telecommunication, a ground plane is a flat or nearly flat horizontal conducting surface that serves as part of an antenna, to reflect the radio waves from the...

Thats a really sweet rig. What are the wheels?

The Comet antenna website says the ground plane aspect of roof mounts isnt really a factor with modern antenna designs.... ?!?!?! They recommend the ideal place is the rear door lip on 4-door vehicles - not sure why.

It was programming. Once I got it right, I was able to converse over a repeater that was 20 miles out. The guy on the other end said it was strong and clear. Impressive radio.

Tonight I took a Baofeng 8-watt handheld anbd conversed on a repeater from 20 miles out. It was impressive.....

I did find that and saved accordingly. I can hear the carrier hit the repeater when I key up, through echolink. But no one answers the call, even when I can hear others on the repeater. When I go through echolink, I get the same thing. So I might be hitting the repeater strong enough to...

This list is a little hard to follow - I tried to get up on a repeater and its not working, but I may be too far away.

Howdy! Nicetameetcha....

Hi Rob - Im on Long Island also! Hope to meet you some time....

Hey Michael - If I want another emblem for my other truck, how do I go about ordering?

hi everyone! Took the plunge and joined.... I'm located in Westbury, Long Island. I'm a long-time outdoorsman, climber, and 4x4 guy with a serious bent towards skeet shooting. I have an old 87 Wrngler I restored, and a 2018 Sequoia which will become the Overlanding rig. After 16 Jeeps, I...

I found a resource for those of you who have bought BaoFeng radios. Although there are youtube videos for these, most are fairly low-level. This guide is the best one I have seen so far...

You got it

Have you checked into the process? Once you pass your test and get a call sign assigned to you, you can go on the FCC site and ask to have his old one. You must be able to document his license.

License arrived in the database! I am KD2QMS. Pulling a list of repeaters in my area so I can get online when the radio arrives.

KD2QMS

GMRS seems like a great compromise between power, range, and accessibility. Just not widespread yet.

Thanks! Loving the Yota so far