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Ham is not required. I would recommend you at least have FRS and if you want get a ham to monitor that is great as well. The trail leader will decide on communication based on the group.
Events/Trails LCDC 7 - Summer 2021 Official Thread (2 Viewers)
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Markuson
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1world1love
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Any recommendations on a BaoFang for monitoring? Seems like there are a few different options and I don’t want anything too complicated. My brain is running on reserves as it is.
Markuson
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Here are a couple inexpensive go-to units. Folks at LCDC will be able to quickly get you on the trail group frequency...and then lock it so it doesnt accidentally change on you during use.
BaoFeng Two Way Radio,8-Watt Dual Band Radio with LED Display Portable Walkie Talkies with Includes Full Kit Amazon product ASIN B07YW6XHNG
Or These:
BaoFeng UV-82 BaoFeng Radio High Power Ham Radio 2 Way Radio with Extra 2800mAh Battery Full Kits(1 Pack-Black) Amazon product ASIN B07RSWFT2K
Tons of rebadged units that are nearly ifentical... If you stick with actual Baofeng, without another company name prefix, you’ll be in good shape.
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1world1love
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Thanks Markuson. I opted for the UV-82 kit. I have avoided getting into the comms world because I know deep down that it is yet another black hole that me and my money will disappear into.
First it's just a $90 handheld and next thing you know, I am a few thousand dollars poorer and sitting in my basement trying to have a conversation with some dude sitting in his basement somewhere in Wales - all just so I can monitor you guys for two days
afgman786
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$30 boo-fangs are the way to go man! As much as I want a proper HAM, I don't wheel without being in a convoy and I've managed to get miles of range with the boofang. It went from temporary to permanent by adding an external antenna that wires to it.Thanks Markuson. I opted for the UV-82 kit. I have avoided getting into the comms world because I know deep down that it is yet another black hole that me and my money will disappear into.
First it's just a $90 handheld and next thing you know, I am a few thousand dollars poorer and sitting in my basement trying to have a conversation with some dude sitting in his basement somewhere in Wales - all just so I can monitor you guys for two days
1world1love
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See. This is exactly how it happens
But seriously, I’ll be glad to be able to communicate on trail.
I’m signed up! Newbie to this this forum and the Land Cruiser world! Excited to meet other LC owners in Co this summer. I have a stock 2020 heritage edition... haven’t made any mods but considering better tires at the very least for CO trip. Otherwise, I’m staying on the easy easy trails, if any. Any other tips, suggestions, etc for this newbie? I took my LC to Colorado, on a random road trip, and was in Ouray. Lovely place, but didn’t do any trails bc had no other vehicle buddies. But hoping for a better experience now w this get together!!!
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Based in West Texas and part time in Austin.
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Markuson
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Glad you’re gonna make it.
AT tires will help a lot.
If you can add rock sliders ($1-1.5k) you’d be basically all set. BUT... If you don’t add sliders? -Don’t let that stop you. Ouray is very doable with just ATs and remived side steps...including some of the most well-known trails. Whatever you do...it will be a great time.
Welcome and you couldn't have picked a better event to get some wheeling done with folks of all levels of knowledge and experience. My first was last year and it was a blast. Like @Markuson said, AT tires and good to go. There will be plenty of rigs with more gear to help if you should need. A really great community of drivers.
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Glad you’re gonna make it.
AT tires will help a lot.
If you can add rock sliders ($1-1.5k) you’d be basically all set. BUT... If you don’t add sliders? -Don’t let that stop you. Ouray is very doable with just ATs and remived side steps...including some of the most well-known trails. Whatever you do...it will be a great time.
Yeah, just be sure they aren't Cooper Discovery tires. Ask me how I know.
I fully agree with Markuson (as if he needs me feeble recommendation) that very strong rock sliders are highly recommended - especially for Mineral, north side of Imogen, Yankee Boy, and Pole Creek area. There are photos on this forum where members have done serious damage to lower body panels. I've said it on this forum way too many times that last summer our family did a ton of trails between Ouray/Telluride/Lake City in a stock '08 with stock-sized tires and average A/T tires by Yokohama and no extra 4x4 gear. You'll be going with a solid group which will be huge in your learning curve, building confidence, and making some great connections. My profile pick is our '08 going up the west side of Engineer Pass (which I don't recommend doing during sunset unless you want the sun beading directly in your eyes).Don't be surprised if you see a Prius or Civic on the trails. Just smile to them and don't try to understand.
Awesome!!! Thanks for all info! Funny re the Civic/Prius..Yeah, just be sure they aren't Cooper Discovery tires. Ask me how I know.
Don't be surprised if you see a Prius or Civic on the trails. Just smile to them and don't try to understand.
My LC is too new to take to any crazy trails, but I did buy to go off-roading, and I have already scratched it up a bit lol. But yea, def want to go A/T tires, so gonna look up tire forum threads for ideas
1world1love
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Awesome!!! Thanks for all info! Funny re the Civic/Prius..
My LC is too new to take to any crazy trails, but I did buy to go off-roading, and I have already scratched it up a bit lol. But yea, def want to go A/T tires, so gonna look up tire forum threads for ideas
Well, if you are willing to voluntarily venture into a tire thread on this forum, you don’t need to worry about any of the trails in Ouray. They are tame by comparison
Markuson
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Awesome!!! Thanks for all info! Funny re the Civic/Prius..
My LC is too new to take to any crazy trails, but I did buy to go off-roading, and I have already scratched it up a bit lol. But yea, def want to go A/T tires, so gonna look up tire forum threads for ideas
What size wheels do yiu have?
20” or 18”?
18” I believe... whatever was stock.. lol
Good to see you here @Vics, as I told you at Lone Star Roundup these folks will take good care of you. Also there isn't anything on the Alpine Loop that can compare technically to Katemcy Rocks so it will be smooth sailing in comparison to what we were looking at a few weeks ago, but the views will be far superior. There will be a few optional hard trails on the itinerary I'm sure but the vast majority will be a lot easier than the "green" trail my new friend AJ broke his driveshaft in half on at KR LOL.
Look forward to seeing you there.
Look forward to seeing you there.
Traffic delays on Highway 50 during the week. Alternate is to go I-170 to Glenwood springs and then down 133 to Delta. Never driven that highway before so I cant comment on it.
Trukk
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Traffic delays on Highway 50 during the week. Alternate is to go I-170 to Glenwood springs and then down 133 to Delta. Never driven that highway before so I cant comment on it.
Looks like it may Kebler Pass route for me from Crested Butte over to Paonia and then Delta. Route 50 from Gunny to Montrose is going to be jacked up for the next couple of years supposedly, with limited and full closings over that time
.If anyone going to LCDC is headed west on Rt 50, and wants to make a pitstop for a night in good old Crested Butte, hit me up! I've got plenty of room, and a big driveway.
Traffic delays on Highway 50 during the week. Alternate is to go I-70 to Glenwood springs and then down 133 to Delta. Never driven that highway before so I cant comment on it.
I came down that way in 2018, it's a pretty scenic drive past the westside of the Capitol Peak and Ragged Mountain areas. Significantly less traffic than you would typically find on US50 but obviously the construction might impact that now.
Somewhere outside Bowie in @mcgaskins former LX570.
I'm game if folks are wanting to caravan over from the Denver area. That could be fun.
