Yes. W4BS in Memphis
I can hear traffic! It turns out I was listening to the wrong freq. I thought I had to listen to the closest repeater instead of the club freq. I’ve taken 10 practice tests and scored between 89% and 97%. I’m looking to test asap as well getting a base station. What do people recommend as a starter? Is the Icom 718 with a J pole worth it?
I had the same issues as you; in my area the little ones wont get transmit over the next hill, and really only can be used to receive.
I bellied up and got a 50W 2M mobile unit with a J pole. I can hear and hit my local club’s repeater now.