Events/Trails LCDC 6 Official Thread (3 Viewers)

[Tommy Dwyer]

FWIW- I connected mine to an external antenna and bought the hand mic. The radio- just zip tied it to the E-Brake handle.

You can still use the brake and it just sits there horizontal with easy access to change channel and you use the hand mic to hear and transmit from.

Squawking inside cab with long antenna works but not as well as external antenna.

Now that’s another good idea. If you’ve got links to the external antenna/ mic you used would be greatly appreciated!

 

[BTUMAN]

Now that’s another good idea. If you’ve got links to the external antenna/ mic you used would be greatly appreciated!

I did the Diamond Antenna Slim Gainer Az504sp.

I think I needed an adapter at the radio. It’s a fixed mount. But there are a lot of options. Including mag mounts. The mic- can’t remember. I think I got both on eBay or another online retailer. It was really easy to run the cable through the firewall.
I bought the pair of radios- the other one is in the console with long antenna so I can hand it off in emergencies and keep the main one in truck.

 

[Markuson]

Now that’s another good idea. If you’ve got links to the external antenna/ mic you used would be greatly appreciated!

Re the mic/speaker plug kit...
-I have two Baofengs and like them.... But... See link below for great set (rebadged Baofeng) that comes with the mic/speaker piece and quite a bit more.

**I just ordered one of these sets to TEST it before recommending, and it’s excellent.

Comes with extra battery, the baofeng mic/speaker piece mentioned above, and several other items including a longer antenna, earpiece, and more.

Ham Radio Walkie Talkie (UV-5R 8-Watt) UHF VHF Dual Band 2-Way Radio with 2 Rechargeable 2100mAh Battery Handheld Walkie Talkies Complete Set with Earpiece and Programming Cable Amazon product ASIN B07TX9FYKJ

 

[Tommy Dwyer]

I did the Diamond Antenna Slim Gainer Az504sp.

I think I needed an adapter at the radio. It’s a fixed mount. But there are a lot of options. Including mag mounts. The mic- can’t remember. I think I got both on eBay or another online retailer. It was really easy to run the cable through the firewall.
I bought the pair of radios- the other one is in the console with long antenna so I can hand it off in emergencies and keep the main one in truck.

Thanks @BTUMAN, appreciate it!

 

[wiseinvestor]

Has anyone found a good mount for this unit? The Baofeng I mean .

I'm not sure what type of mount you are looking for but there is a guy on ebay selling a ram mount compatible holder. You can see how I have it set up below.

Builds - wiseinvestor's budget build of "Big Slick"

I have 5 more LRAs coming next week.

forum.ih8mud.com

 

[Tommy Dwyer]

Re the mic/speaker plug kit...
-I have two Baofengs and like them.... But... See link below for great set (rebadged Baofeng) that comes with the mic/speaker piece and quite a bit more.

**I just ordered one of these sets to TEST it before recommending, and it’s excellent.

Comes with extra battery, the baofeng mic/speaker piece mentioned above, and several other items including a longer antenna, earpiece, and more.

Ham Radio Walkie Talkie (UV-5R 8-Watt) UHF VHF Dual Band 2-Way Radio with 2 Rechargeable 2100mAh Battery Handheld Walkie Talkies Complete Set with Earpiece and Programming Cable Amazon product ASIN B07TX9FYKJ

Thanks @Markuson, that does look like a good package. As I’ve already got the radio though, we just initially looking for a way to mount it....and down the rabbit hole I go I appreciate everyone’s input, and apologies for somewhat of the thread derail. But once I land on something I’ll definitely share. Cheers!

 

[Tommy Dwyer]

I'm not sure what type of mount you are looking for but there is a guy on ebay selling a ram mount compatible holder. You can see how I have it set up below.

Builds - wiseinvestor's budget build of "Big Slick"

I have 5 more LRAs coming next week.

forum.ih8mud.com

More great input, thanks @ wiseinvestor! Looks like the kind of setup I may go for. Appreciate it!

 

[mcgaskins]

Re the mic/speaker plug kit...
-I have two Baofengs and like them.... But... See link below for great set (rebadged Baofeng) that comes with the mic/speaker piece and quite a bit more.

**I just ordered one of these sets to TEST it before recommending, and it’s excellent.

Comes with extra battery, the baofeng mic/speaker piece mentioned above, and several other items including a longer antenna, earpiece, and more.

Ham Radio Walkie Talkie (UV-5R 8-Watt) UHF VHF Dual Band 2-Way Radio with 2 Rechargeable 2100mAh Battery Handheld Walkie Talkies Complete Set with Earpiece and Programming Cable Amazon product ASIN B07TX9FYKJ

The value on the Baofengs is unbelievable. The fact you can get a radio, 2 antennas, 2 batteries, car charger, home charger, external mic, and programming cable for under $50 shipped to your house in 2 days is crazy.

 

[Tommy Dwyer]

The value on the Baofengs is unbelievable. The fact you can get a radio, 2 antennas, 2 batteries, car charger, home charger, external mic, and programming cable for under $50 shipped to your house in 2 days is crazy.

Agreed. After thinking about it for all of 30 seconds I think I’ll go ahead and order a second radio just to get all of the other toys.

 

[linuxgod]

Sounds good. Just thought someone might have stumbled onto a solution along the lines of some of the phone mount hacks posted here. Besides, when traveling with my girlfriend the cup holders are already over flowing with “non-beverage holding “ crap

I sometimes clip it to the sun visor with the belt clip when wheeling. Not good for talking (unless you use an external mic) but easy reach and not in the cupholders

 

[TheGrrrrr]

I'm currently booked at a Marriott property in Ft. Collins, but will now be coming solo, so I'd prefer to camp in my rig. While I am sure there are tons of options out there, it would be nice to find a spot with others. If anyone has room for an extra, let me know. Otherwise I'd be happy to get some suggestions (coordinates?) of some good dispersed camping locations.

 

[tincan45]

Ansel Watrous role call. For those of us at Ansel, send me a DM and I will post your campsite and corresponding MUD name so we have a general sense of who and where. I'll update this post as I get DMs to keep the thread clean. It might be useful to get an email group started for meal planning etc. if members are interested.

Ansel Watrous LCDC Campers

Upper Sites
001 -
002 -
003 -
004 -
005 - @vapilotda
006 - @wiseinvestor
007 - @linuxgod
008 - @tincan45
009 -
010 -

Lower Sites
011 -
012 -
013 -
014 -
015 -
016 -
017 -

 

[tincan45]

I'm currently booked at a Marriott property in Ft. Collins, but will now be coming solo, so I'd prefer to camp in my rig. While I am sure there are tons of options out there, it would be nice to find a spot with others. If anyone has room for an extra, let me know. Otherwise I'd be happy to get some suggestions (coordinates?) of some good dispersed camping locations.

Here are a couple I noticed, but I'm not familiar with the area so hopefully the locals will chime in.

40.686339, -105.495559
40.684170, -105.491442

Also - It looks like Kelly Flats campground is first come first serve. Perhaps, since it's early in the week, members can get in there.

 

[codyaustin5]

There are quite a few that are first come and yes coming mid week definitely helps grabbing a spot. I recommend Kelly Flats and Jacks Gulch which is first come...

This site has all info you need for every camp site in the area:

Arapaho & Roosevelt National Forests Pawnee National Grassland - Canyon Lakes Ranger District, west of Fort Collins

www.fs.usda.gov

Grab the MVUM maps here for dispersed camping. You can also pick up hard copies in Fort Collins before you head up the canyon.

Arapaho & Roosevelt National Forests Pawnee National Grassland - CLRD Dispersed camping

Arapaho & Roosevelt National Forests Pawnee National Grassland - CLRD Dispersed camping

www.fs.usda.gov

 

[codyaustin5]

I'm currently booked at a Marriott property in Ft. Collins, but will now be coming solo, so I'd prefer to camp in my rig. While I am sure there are tons of options out there, it would be nice to find a spot with others. If anyone has room for an extra, let me know. Otherwise I'd be happy to get some suggestions (coordinates?) of some good dispersed camping locations.

Check out my post above for all options. Which Marriott? Quite a few are staying at the Elizabeth which is my personal favorite and right downtown. Would be great if a bunch of you took over a campground...

Just FYI... It's about a 30min drive from Ansel Watrous to the Elizabeth and downtown FC. Right now I'm thinking parks in FC for evening events but hoping with new updates July 1 we can look at some gatherings at the local breweries such as New Belgium and O'Dells. They have huge areas for folks to hang out with food trucks, games and dog friendly. We'll just have to wait and see how this all shakes out.

 

[vapilotda]

Ansel Watrous role call. For those of us at Ansel, send me a DM and I will post your campsite and corresponding MUD name so we have a general sense of who and where. I'll update this post as I get DMs to keep the thread clean. It might be useful to get an email group started for meal planning etc. if members are interested.

Ansel Watrous LCDC Campers

Upper Sites
001 -
002 -
003 -
004 -
005 - @vapilotda (Need to confirm)
006 - @wiseinvestor
007 - @linuxgod
008 - @tincan45 (Using 2 of 8 permitted on site)
009 -

Lower Sites
011 -
012 -
013 -
014 -
015 -
016 -
017 -

You have it correct, I'm in spot 5 upper site.

 

[PhuckItImDone]

I put myself in a hilton garden inn in what looks to be wildwood. Being that I don't drink, and will be solo, being further away from the evenings events and the drive back and forth won't bother me.

 

[tincan45]

You have it correct, I'm in spot 5 upper site.

Thanks! Purely coincidence we are all in a row. Also looks like we all have kids around the same ages (7-14).

 

[vapilotda]

That's going to work out very well!

 

[TheGrrrrr]

Here are a couple I noticed, but I'm not familiar with the area so hopefully the locals will chime in.

40.686339, -105.495559
40.684170, -105.491442

Also - It looks like Kelly Flats campground is first come first serve. Perhaps, since it's early in the week, members can get in there.

Thanks for those coordinates. I will be planning to post up Tuesday night at this camp spot or one close to it, should it not be available. Looks like room for at least a few rigs.

40°41'10.6"N 105°29'42.9"W

40°41'10.6"N 105°29'42.9"W · Colorado

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