Hello folks I’ve been hooked by the gmrs craze and am looking for a new radio. Currently have the Tenway GM-55 and want something with a little more thump. I travel between two repeaters near daily and definitely would like to have access to both repeaters at either location, as I know it is possible with a better setup. I’m looking at the Radioddity line db-20 and fb-25 as well as the Anytone At-778uv. I want a radio for my desires of tomorrow and may get into ham, so I want something capable of various frequencies. Any input is appreciated. Thanks!
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mmckenna
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More power won't necessarily fix the issue. That will only impact your ability to transmit into the repeater. If you want better coverage, focus on the antenna and antenna installation. Simply pumping more power into a compromised antenna installation won't fix much.
Kenwood TK-8180 is one of the better options out there right now, and can be had fairly inexpensively on the used market. Plus, if you get the right model, they actually have the required FCC Part 95 grant to make it legal on GMRS.
Kenwood TK-8180 is one of the better options out there right now, and can be had fairly inexpensively on the used market. Plus, if you get the right model, they actually have the required FCC Part 95 grant to make it legal on GMRS.
pjespers
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I am a new DB20-G owner. It came with a programming cable and the software is a free download. A very nice little radio for GMRS. And with the touch of a button, it can be 're-purposed' into a full VHF/UHF ham radio.
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