Events/Trails 9th Annual 100s in the Hills *SILVERTON COLORADO* July 24-29 2019

[aaronrules]

No wonder you were too cool to hang out with us.

NO! I kind of had my wife with me...she was totally cramping my style man!

 

[bluecruiser]

Is it me or is this the @geanes and @aaronrules private chat session?

 

[bamabrock]

Is it me or is this the @geanes and @aaronrules private chat session?

those two should get a room!

 

[aaronrules]

Is it me or is this the @geanes and @aaronrules private chat session?

those two should get a room!

HEY! I have a job where I sit at a computer all day...and I hate it...this is my refuge when THE MAN isn't watching!

 

[Somebodyelse5]

anyone planning on using HAM?

 

[ga12r1]

anyone planning on using HAM?

I am, but unfortunately only on sandwiches.

 

[loeky]

I'm still holding a candle for the chance a ticket comes available. But looking forward to next year potentially.

 

[atnolan94]

anyone planning on using HAM?

@DirtDawg and I have been considering getting a license and giving a handheld a shot.

 

[B-RAD]

HAM Radios work way better than CB's, but you do need license to operate them! Many of the trail leaders and gunners have both and several rigs have them each year! Much clearer comms for sure! If you don't have a license you can always listen, but you can't respond, unless it's an emergency situation.

 

[bamabrock]

anyone planning on using HAM?

We've found GMRS to be a far better alternative to CB without having to take the test to get the license for HAM. I have a 40W midland I bought using the discounts they gave us last year and paid the fee for the license and am able to hand out the 5w walkie talkies that dont require a license to people who dont have them. I have a CB setup just for HIH. I still plan on trying to get my HAM license in the near future as well.

 

[Somebodyelse5]

We've found GMRS to be a far better alternative to CB without having to take the test to get the license for HAM. I have a 40W midland I bought using the discounts they gave us last year and paid the fee for the license and am able to hand out the 5w walkie talkies that dont require a license to people who dont have them. I have a CB setup just for HIH.

But HAM i more fun

 

[Somebodyelse5]

@DirtDawg and I have been considering getting a license and giving a handheld a shot.

I’ll be taking the test end of the month and hopefully passing

 

[ntsaint]

^ Agree. N5EAF

 

[bluecruiser]

HIH will use CB. Yes, it’s outdated but it’s simple and requires mostly nothing except opposable thumbs.

 

[Somebodyelse5]

HIH will use CB. Yes, it’s outdated but it’s simple and requires mostly nothing except opposable thumbs.

I'll have a SWR meter and a butane soldering iron with me for anyone who needs help getting their CB setup or tuned.

 

[ibrahim83]

I'll have a SWR meter and a butane soldering iron with me for anyone who needs help getting their CB setup or tuned.

Count me in! Antenna is on its way and I'm bidding on a radio as we speak.

 

[aging fleet]

I'll have a SWR meter and a butane soldering iron with me for anyone who needs help getting their CB setup or tuned.

Thanks, I don't think mine was tuned as well as it could've been when I was out in 2017.

 

[bamabrock]

I'll have a SWR meter and a butane soldering iron with me for anyone who needs help getting their CB setup or tuned.

Here's a really good install video and instructions that @aaronrules mentioned earlier.

CB Antenna Tuning Instructions

 

[elcajon]

Is there a group buy for discounts for CB radios? Thanks.

 

[Matthew810]

Is there a group buy for discounts for CB radios? Thanks.

I need to pick up a cb before the trip as well. I'm wondering if a handheld with its attached antenna will work for the trail rides since we will be in close proximity or if I need to get a antenna mounted or a magnetic one for the roof. I'm fine either way but being able to use the handheld without mounting an antenna would be one less thing on list of things to do.