Bud_Dude

If I can pass the Technician class test anyone can :p Pretty awesome being able to bounce signal off repeaters once you get the hang of it.

As seen in the Facebook Toyota 80 Series USA page... seems some insurance companies might accept valuations from third party appraisers. Good to know. Collision Safety Consultants - http://collisionsafetyconsultants.com/

Bud and Frank, thank you for the detailed information. I think I'm gonna go with a GMRS for now. I've also got a Garmin InReach that I'll bring with me for emergencies. Will probably go to HAM later, it's something that I've always been...

I have a HAM and GMRS in my truck. The GMRS license is really easy to get and only like $10. Mine is 50 Watts. Personally, I think the GMRS is a good compromise between ultra capable HAM and ultra not-capable CB. I don't think any of us run...

A HAM radio will you more options. You just need to pass the tech license test. It takes a little studying but is not too bad. If you need help studying for $30 you can subscribe to hamtestonline.com - IMHO the best out there.

Either Ham or GMRS can be a lifesaver in an emergency situation, but honestly once you're really in the boondocks the likelihood of making contact with the outside world is low, but perhaps better if you're on a mountaintop. Ham radio wise only...

That's great info Bud! I am thinking if we start to see a lot of new folks with the new LC coming on board, many might be new to 4wheeling and completely new to comms. In those cases, the FRS/GMRS is much less intimidating. But having a...

Ham and GMRS licenses are $35 each for 10 years. The GMRS license covers the whole family. The VHF (146 MHz) ham band will generally provide greater distance than GMRS which is in the UHF (450MHz) band, especially in mountainous terrain. When...

Alright guys and gals, we have photos and videos! I'll make an album on FB where you can add your own if you like. I hope y'all had as much fun as I did! youtube video: photos: 3rd Annual Cruiser Summit 04/13/24 - Google Drive -...

I'm beginning planning for this years gathering at my shop. Thinking April 13th this year in hopes of avoiding rain. Same place at Summit Steel 2511 Industry Street Oceanside, CA 92054 10:00am I'll have Food truck, music, RTI Ramp, T shirts and...

Great time!

Here's a shot of the group from the drone.

What a trip! It was awesome trip as we ended up crushing section 3 and finishing section 4 of the East Mojave heritage trail! Approximately 380 miles of trail run by the crew in over 4 days! It wasn't easy but it wasn't hard! Two small recoveries...

Doing a live premiere tonight at 6:00p on YouTube from our Alaska trip last summer with @Overlandeffex and @hamilt0n. The second half of this episode includes our attempt to get to Roosevelt Lake very early in June after a heavy winter of snow...

Just let me know. I’m keeping a tally

Tshirt design done!! Taking orders! The two colors shown. Tribute to our late friend Dom Smith and a plug for Rob’s truck

@Phulcrum - 2/29-2/31... was it a good show? ;)

Hey all - If some of you paid your 2024 dues using the old Venmo or PayPal links can you let me know by reply here or via private message so I can update our records. I don't have access to the old Venmo or PayPal accounts and have no way to look...

Hey all, we've got our new bank account in place and a new Beach N Toys PayPal account set up to accept dues. See link below - Dues amount remains at $40 per year. When paying on PayPal, please select "Friends and Family" as the payment type...

UPDATE - Thanks all for the help - pretty much everything is gone Hey all, I have a friend in Valley Center facing some tough times with cancer who has some nice machine shop equipment for sale cheap. Items include - A full size Bridgeport...

I had a Tundra 150A factory alternator using the photoman bracket in my old 80, worked well. Not sure if @Photoman still sells the bracket or if you can find a used setup, but that may be an option. Edit: Found this thread with info. I wouldn't...

Howdy all - well my alternator is making 'whirring' noises so it's time to shop, just thought I'd check here first to see if anyone has something decent you're looking to sell or unload. I'll probably go with something slightly bigger than the...