Cruise Moab 2009 - April 29th-May3rd

[BC_FJC]

Were you speaking english?
I'll try to tune you in, first I need to swap my rig into the FJ (62).
GG

No, I was speeking ham. VE7RSC(irlp 1463) 443.775+ tone:110 in/out is currently located about 3 km away from you on 144 street. Surrey Amateur Radio Club members will be using this repeater to keep in touch with me and it is open for everyone to use.

Cool Drew! Did you mount the High Sierra on the FJ? Any pics of the install?

Yes and No, I have a mount that will accomidate the High Sierra but will be running a 80m Hustler or 20m Hamstick. I will also have the High Sierra packed if I need to make contact on another band or if I lose one of the other antennas.

Have you figured out how to get an HF antenna on your 857 yet?

Here's a sneek peek of the install

 

[canucksafari]

Drew, where did you get that roof mounting system for your radios? Can you post up a few more pics?

 

[bj70_guy]

Drew's been buying MORE radios! I figured you'd just mounted the 857, but no.
Looks great there, like the faceplates mounted overhead. Look forward to seeing the rest of the install.

Have yet to use my 857 on HF - pathetic, I know. Haven't really had the time to pursue it much up till now.
If nothing else I should have a crack at it in the 74 with a Hamstick or Hustler like you're using there.
I should at least try a hamstick dipole at home and see if I can hear you on your trip, but if nothing else I'll monitor your club irlp repeater.

 

[SquamSquatch]

I am now running the stock tires and rims from the FJ (32"s) on the 70, but have shuffled the front around to accommodate 35"s when I have funds to buy some pitbull rockers for both trucks for the hardcore stuff. One set to be shared of course...

37"s bring me back to stock gearing, but I don't want stock gearing, nor do I ever see putting 37"s on the bj70

Top speed now down to 95Kms

 

[BC_FJC]

Drew, where did you get that roof mounting system for your radios? Can you post up a few more pics?

It is one of many custom mounts I had to create for this install. Below is another photo I took from one of my test fits. I plan on doing a full write up once I get some time…

Drew's been buying MORE radios! I figured you'd just mounted the 857, but no.
Looks great there, like the faceplates mounted overhead. Look forward to seeing the rest of the install.

Have yet to use my 857 on HF - pathetic, I know. Haven't really had the time to pursue it much up till now.
If nothing else I should have a crack at it in the 74 with a Hamstick or Hustler like you're using there.
I should at least try a hamstick dipole at home and see if I can hear you on your trip, but if nothing else I'll monitor your club irlp repeater.

I got a great deal on the Kenwood TS-480SAT and wonted to keep 857 for home since it had both VHF/UHF and HF. I'm still playing around with HF antennas in the attic, I’m looking for a configuration I can use more than 25 watts and not set off my burglar alarm but for now my dipoles are working good enough to let me listen and make contacts.

I am now running the stock tires and rims from the FJ (32"s) on the 70, but have shuffled the front around to accommodate 35"s when I have funds to buy some pitbull rockers for both trucks for the hardcore stuff. One set to be shared of course...

37"s bring me back to stock gearing, but I don't want stock gearing, nor do I ever see putting 37"s on the bj70

Top speed now down to 95Kms

I was wondering if you where able to get them to fit. looking forward to seeing you down there.

 

[Granite Grinder]

Pictures, where are the pictures???
GG

 

[BC_FJC]

Just got home... I will go throw them and post up some tomorrow. for now I'm off to bed after 12 hours on the road. Gary should have lots when he returns next weekend I think

 

[BC_FJC]

you can get started by looking at the following posts from the Copper State Cruisers https://forum.ih8mud.com/az-copper-state-cruisers/262613-cm09-registration.html#post4401322. I will be going throw my photos and uploading later today.

 

[canucksafari]

Nice pics! I'm ready for your's now Drew! BTW, I happened to notice the GMC. Did TLCA change the rules?

 

[Granite Grinder]

Another good picture thread:
https://forum.ih8mud.com/trails-events-expeditions/282099-cruise-moab-2009-photo-thread.html

 

[kim]

I happened to notice the GMC. Did TLCA change the rules?

The bezel qualifies it.

 

[BC_FJC]

The bezel qualifies it.

It started as a FJ 40 and is now an FJ blazer . It's all about having the right parts on the truck.

The rules have not changed but there is room for a small number of non-Toyota's with in the rules. Last year one of my trail leaders was driving a Jeep.

 

[BC_FJC]

ok, I've started the upload process. I will be upload them as fast as posible.

Collection: Cruise Moab 2009 Trip

 

[Granite Grinder]

Cool,
Heard you on the 'net this evening on my home.
GG

 

[BC_FJC]

Cool,
Heard you on the 'net this evening on my home.
GG

Why didn't you check in? My night for net control is the first tuesday of the month on both the SEPAR 146.550 at 7:30 pm and SARC 147.360 at 8:00 pm.

 

[canucksafari]

The bezel qualifies it.

Oh, just like my Safari on our web site.

 

[BC_FJC]

ok, I've solved all of my upload problems... this years photos are now up on flickr Collection: Cruise Moab 2009 Trip

 

[kim]

Beautiful stuff, Drew!

 

[canucksafari]

Did I hear carnage in some of those videos or just some light body work? Great pics Drew.

 

[kim]

Did I hear carnage in some of those videos or just some light body work? Great pics Drew.

Get to work, John.