Battleship
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Oof....got me beat by 10 hours or so. That’s a long time in the saddle.
The comms chat helps me a lot, seriously.
The comms chat helps me a lot, seriously.
Colorado plans Silverton July 22nd-26th
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We are going too, but it’s a LONG 7 hour drive for us.
Ouch! That really makes our 18-20 hour drive suck!
OK, I'm feeling a little better now!
We are going too, but it’s a LONG 7 hour drive for us.
Wanting to go too, but not sure if we can manage the 4 hours lol
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I didn't "tune" mine at all. I did install the Midland 6db antenna to my bullbar so I've got a solid ground plane...somewhat directional in a sense. Roof would be better, but I've got too much going on up there to get any semblance of an effective ground plane. Mine was emitting a "whine" on other radios when I was transmitting (crystal clear receiving) and when on the weather channel. Midland said they had one other 275 do the exact same thing last month and it was a manufacturing error. They're sending me a replacement. I was transmitting at 5 miles comfortably though despite hills, trees, thousands of homes, water towers and cell towers. Was he using the 2db stock antenna that comes with the 275?
Both using the 6db antenna. I forgot to check his for a good ground though as he was in a rush to get out.
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Joey if you do happen to be in the area I want to run up with you and check out your setup. Ive got a lot of questions about ham and I feel like I'll want to have it before HIH 2021. I can nerd out too1) You'll choose your repeaters based on your travel and your radio, so using repeater book filter by location and the band (2m or 70cm typically). There used to be a really great tool for this but it seems to have lost it's domain: http://k5ehx.net/repeaters/qrepeater.php
2) The repeater book apps typically have an offline function, or go old school and buy the arrl directory (it will have most everything for less than $20)
3) For car to car comms you'll want to go Simplex (no repeater) often on 146.460 MHz. You want to avoid tying up the repeaters unless you need them.
Not only that, your HAM license gets you access to a bunch of bands (for mobile rigs 2m and 70cm are the popular choices though) and let's you work with up to 1500 Watts...
I can understand the simplicity and ease of not having to study and take a test, but it's a pretty small obstacle relative to all the capability it gives you.
You are more likely to find help with HAM, especially if you are using APRS (which is what the sheriff +search and rescue will be using). You can call for help on anything, it's just a matter of who will be listening and able to receive your signal... more folks listening on HAM than GMRS, and CB doesn't have the range. HAM has the hobbyist backing that really sets it up for success.
I've been working on a thread for my local club that outlines a lot of the cool features you can use HAM for (sending text messages to and from a cell phone, pinging beacons with GPS/speed/heading/message, and using repeaters)
HAM Tech Thread
Hola folks, Thanks to @LongDuck I have been getting more and more into HAM and all the cool things you can do with it. Figured I would start a thread to compile some of the useful bits I've come across that might help get you going and get you enjoying the hobby. There is a ton of info out...forum.ih8mud.com
And this is my favorite HAM....(if you know, you are a nerd like me!)
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@geanes - I am not going to HIH, but I would be interested in meeting up with you guys in Salida. Have family I need to visit in Salida anyhow. The area between Salida, Leadville and Crested Butte is one of my favorites (if the UTV's are not out in full force). Will you guys be based out of the same location every day or will you be throwing up camp in a different place every night?
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Same basecamp location for the 6 days I'll be up there. I don't like packing up the trailer more than necessary
Come on up! PM me and I'll shoot you all the contact info and location.Mt Antero, Peak 10, Georgia, Tincup, Napoleon, Waunita, Black Sage, Old Monarch, Billings Lake, Lost Canyon and a few more are on the docket for trails we'll be running.
Tin cup is no big deal!
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TinCup is pretty tame for sure. There's just one short section on the TinCup side just below the saddle that's "interesting". It was very rocky last summer, but easily navigable. The last 100 yards or so from the St Elmo side is variable. Last year it was relatively smooth, 2018 it was rough with lots of sharp rocks....still easy to navigate though.
Plenty of stock 4x4s up there doing fine. I even saw a guy towing a broken UTV on a trailer with a F-250 last summer. Pick the right lines on the descent to Mirror Lake and sliders aren't even necessary. Now Iron Chest or Grizzly Lake on the other hand...
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Anytime sir, always happy to help and talk commsJoey if you do happen to be in the area I want to run up with you and check out your setup. Ive got a lot of questions about ham and I feel like I'll want to have it before HIH 2021. I can nerd out too
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Yeah, we took my trailer over TinCup last year and it was manageable. Picking the right lines is definitely the key. Heck, saw a big old EarthRoamer up there 2 years ago and he was handling it just fine. That thing was a BEAST! Made my LX look like a clown car. We hiked Grizzly Lake a few years ago and I was SHOCKED to discover people drive on that thing. The first mile or so is absolutely brutal. 40"s and major travel are the order for that trail I'd assume. Iron Chest is a serious test of equipment too. The payoff is incredible.
Check out Carnage Canyon as well, aptly named.
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I'll be in the area the week after from the 27-31 if anyone is still around. We will be doing all the trails and will be camping outside Ouray at the KOA.
As a fellow ham nerd and licensed for the last 15 years, good job guys on helping new people into the fold. Ham pays off in a lot of ways. 2m was amazing last year, I was keeping in touch with everyone in the area running different trails from my ID-5100A. Repeaters in the area worked great too.
As a fellow ham nerd and licensed for the last 15 years, good job guys on helping new people into the fold. Ham pays off in a lot of ways. 2m was amazing last year, I was keeping in touch with everyone in the area running different trails from my ID-5100A. Repeaters in the area worked great too.
Battleship
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So I just (paid a shop to) replaced my engine mounts, front upper and rear control arms. 2006 at 179k, pretty easy life. If you haven't, I highly recommend it, my truck is remarkably smoother and quieter now, and the rubber didn't even look too bad.
(Somebody here in Chicago asked for them, so they aren't available per my previous offer)
(Somebody here in Chicago asked for them, so they aren't available per my previous offer)
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