6th Annual 100s in the Hills - Silverton, CO July 29-31 2016 (7 Viewers)

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Sounds like we are doing Ironton Park, is that correct or is the other location still a possibility?

I'm glad to see things are getting better for you Stan! I mean, you are even planning the long way to Ouray and all!

We'll be staying one night in Fort Collins to visit Odell Brewery :bounce::beer::bounce2:then another in Centennial before heading down and arrive in Ouray on wednesday.
 
@Get outside We are looking forward to more Avocados at 10,00 ft up with you!
 
The tree is getting loaded so will see how it will be by then! I could eat those things all day!
 
Assuming I make the registration cutoff, I'll need to get a CB. I understand why we are using CB for the trail ride, but most of the discussion on the electronics forum is about 2M Ham. So... any suggestions on a handheld CB rig I can use in two trucks, as needed.

If I decide to get a Ham license, would we be running communications in parallel on the trail, or just CB?

Sidebar...anyone using one of these for boosting Cell signals? (Wilson or weBoost)
http://www.amazon.com/Wilson-Electronics-Mobile-Cellular-Booster/dp/B00JG9O2P0
 
I got my Ham license last year for this trip and ended up using it lightly, if, at all. Since a CB is a lower cost of entry (both in money and time and effort) they are seemingly, ubiquitous on trail runs. It is still a good idea to have both, but my silly little Cobra 75 WX ST all in the handset CB did the job for me.
 
Hey guys. Absolutely no need to pick up a HAM setup for this trip. If you were already thinking of getting one or something like that, go ahead. There will be some guys with them and maybe they can share some tips/tricks but we do not require HAM. Simple CB is perfect. All we ask is that you have at least removed it from the bubble wrap and verified it's working before getting on the trail. Seriously a CB with a little magnet antenna will be all you need for HIH. Save a couple bucks and bring more libations. Thx ~chris
 
txtortoise said:
Assuming I make the registration cutoff, I'll need to get a CB. I understand why we are using CB for the trail ride, but most of the discussion on the electronics forum is about 2M Ham. So... any suggestions on a handheld CB rig I can use in two trucks, as needed.

If I decide to get a Ham license, would we be running communications in parallel on the trail, or just CB?

Sidebar...anyone using one of these for boosting Cell signals? (Wilson or weBoost)
Amazon.com: Wilson Electronics Mobile 4g Cellular Signal Booster Kit - Retail Packaging - Black: Cell Phones & Accessories
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I use this one along with an external antenna and it's been great.
Amazon.com: Midland 75-822 40 Channel CB-Way Radio: Electronics
 
I bought a cheap CB and mag mount antenna from Walmart the day before my first HIH. It's worked fine. I ran the antenna wire out a slightly open drivers window. You do need the external antenna unless your handheld has proven otherwise.
 
txtortoise said:
Assuming I make the registration cutoff, I'll need to get a CB. I understand why we are using CB for the trail ride, but most of the discussion on the electronics forum is about 2M Ham. So... any suggestions on a handheld CB rig I can use in two trucks, as needed.

If I decide to get a Ham license, would we be running communications in parallel on the trail, or just CB?
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Two totally different forms of communication. You'll need a CB for HIH.

Clunky said:
Is the external antenna really necessary for this event? It seems like the groups are pretty darn close together.

When using the external antenna with the handheld, do you just thread the wire in through a slightly opened window?
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An external mag mount antenna is perfect. Way better than the stubby antennas on the handhelds. You can run the antenna wire through the back hatch and up to your handheld. You'll never miss a conversation or trail warning.
 
Sorry if this is a stupid question, but how do you run it through the back hatch (assuming you want to do this without any drilling)?
 
See here. The gasket keeps it from getting pinched.
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Since I'm kind of local, already had a CB and AT tires from previous wheeling experience, and already had plenty of camping equipment I didn't really spend much getting ready for either of the times I went to HIH. They were just typical camping costs for me:

$200 - Gas
$300 - Food and Beer

After my first HIH (#3 I think) I did end up buying an Ironman awning ($250) and MetalTech sliders ($800). I'm planning to buy a BIO rear bumper pretty soon as well ($2,000). These were all directly attributable to HIH attendance, if that helps convince sponsors.

FWIW, you don't need to buy much of anything to attend this (such as RTT, lift, refrigerator, bumpers, etc) unless you're using this trip as your excuse to get stuff you already want. I don't have a lift. I still have stock bumpers. I use a Coleman Extreme cooler for my food and just add ice every few days.
 
Question: What modifications are required/recommended to do Poughkeepsie other than 33's and sliders? Are bumpers and skid plates a must as well?
 
>30 minutes....
 
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