u/CrimsonKing32

I have an Icom 2300 that I currently have in my pick up. I’d like to use it as a base station at my cabin when I’m there.

My issue is that while I have my licence and like to use the repeaters (146-147.000) my friends and family that also use the cabin only have commercial radios (153-154.000)

Is there an antenna that will cover all these frequencies or are they too far apart?

The cabin has metal roof and siding. I’ll be putting up a small tower to try and get away from that.

There terrain is hilly and forested

If my toe was severely ingrown, could I just hit it real good with a hammer so the nail falls off? Growing back all normal and what not