Thanks for doing the repeater researchFor you Ham Radio Technicians, I did some research on 2m Repeaters and frequencies in use in the general area in case you get separated or need help outside of the group (highly unlikely knowing the level pf preparedness on past runs!). Some quick notes;
Within Mojave National Park, 146.520 (Simplex) is the Calling Frequency and is monitored by the National Park Service. We should probably stay off that frequency unless we need something from the rangers. The CSC "club" frequency is 146.460 (simplex), and the best way to talk amongst the group.
For caravan to, through, and return trip home, the following Repeaters may be useful to reach further than your own radio can carry you;
Going west from Bullhead City starting point, Laughlin Repeater is 145.270, (- offset), PL Tone of 131.8, and is a linked repeater with far reach.
On the east side of the NP, Mt Potosi Repeater is on 146.880 (- offset), PL Tone of 100.0, and is also linked.
At the middle of the NP, Barstow Repeater is on 147.180 (+ offset), PL Tone of 151.4.
On the west side, Ludlow Repeater (aka Rodman Peak) is on 147.885 (+ offset), PL Tone of 151.4, and is linked with Barstow, above.
In order to avoid sidetracking the ongoing food thread - which is certainly a priority - please PM me if you have any corrections to this info, or have questions on how to setup your radio. I don't BAEOUFANG, but hear that Chirp software will make this an easier task. Alternately, you could just punch in 146.460 and call it a day.
I have your four repeaters programmed and on a short scan list.
I'm camped a few miles east of Kingman 2nite. When I wake up i'll start scanning the four repeaters and the csc 146.460 simplex. Be interesting to see how far out i will pick up the main group.
See y'all in Bullhead City ta' marrow