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    GMRS Antenna Wire Length and Position Question

    I agree with Jim B that the entire length of the supplied coaxial cable is factored into the antenna/cable design, but have read, elsewhere, that the excess cable should NOT be coiled into a loop.
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    Gaia MAP Icon Missing

    I did just as you suggested, and here is their answer: “There is no Map icon in the iPad app since the screen is large enough to always show the map.” OK…
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    Gaia MAP Icon Missing

    I do not see the Gaia “Map” Icon (should be next to the “Trip” Icon) on the screen of my iPad. Deleting the application and reloading has not helped. Any suggestions?
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    Garmin inReach Mini Review: No More Missed Calls

    What does the acronym “SEND” (as in SENDs) stand for?
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    Garmin inReach Mini Review: No More Missed Calls

    To limit such degradation I only charge the battery of my “MINI” to 80% (unit is used only for periodic communication and I carry a separate battery ‘power bank’).
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    Garmin inReach SOS Outage on 25OCT2021

    I really do appreciate that Garmin posts timely status messages whenever there is a disruption affecting the inReach (Iridium) System. Does Spot (Globalstar) have an equivalent?
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    Garmin inReach SOS Outage on 25OCT2021

    I too have seen notifications, such as those above, in status updates from Garmin. While these notices commonly advise of problems delivering SMS (text) messages to cellphone users, the advisory sent on October 25 is the first one I have ever seen that describes a failure in the delivery system...
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    Garmin inReach SOS Outage on 25OCT2021

    First SOS delay I have heard of in the last three years.
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    Emergency Use of FRS/GMRS “Channel 307” in Wyoming

    Hi Nathan, FRS rules now permit up to two (2) watts transmitter power on Channels 01-07 and 15-22, while keeping the 0.5 watt limit on Channels 08-14. GMRS Handheld Radios are routinely rated at five (5) watts, and several Mobile GMRS Radios are rated at 50 watts, all depending on the frequency...
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    Emergency Use of FRS/GMRS “Channel 307” in Wyoming

    Yes, a Personal Locator Beacon (“PLB”) satellite communicator.
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    Emergency Use of FRS/GMRS “Channel 307” in Wyoming

    The State of Wyoming has launched the “Be 307 AWARE” campaign to promote use of FRS/GMRS Radios by backcountry travelers when Search and Rescue (SAR) has been activated. “Channel 307”, according to the State Office of Homeland Security, is 462.6125 mHz, PL 85.4 or Channel 3, PL 7, (thus the...
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    CB comparison

    The Cobra 75 combined radio/speaker/mic can get heavy and uncomfortably warm during an extended transmission. Also, if the speaker volume must be increased to be heard from the dash board of a noisy vehicle, it may prove to be too loud when held near your head as the microphone is used.
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    GMRS antenna on smaller vehicles

    If the (plastic?) roof should become an option, there are (longer?) GMRS antennas that do not require a metal ground plane. (A roof mount should at least give any antenna the greatest possible unobstructed “view”.)
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    InReach to InReach Location Tracking

    If location sharing is the primary goal, then sending out Preset Messages (which normally include position information) to other inReach users should accomplish the purpose at no additional expense.
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    InReach to InReach Location Tracking

    At least, if only Preset Messages are sent between units (NOT Replies), there should be no charge against message allotment on a given subscription plan.
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    INEOS Grenadier

    Reveal should occur at 4:01 pm PDT/7:01 pm EDT today (July 6) here in the U.S. Any idea where to find a possible livestream?
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    Weather radio battery problem. Fix or replace?

    Just take it to your neighborhood Radio Shack Store…oh, never mind.
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