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I was looking forward to field day this year to kick off me becoming active again after several years of being inactive, but given that covid numbers are spiking presently, I am going to sit this year out and may set up my 706 and operate from home, especially if I get my general upgrade in...

When I was a fairly new ham, I got a cheap side squeeze type cell phone holder for my HT (I think it was an Icom IC-2a at the time, though I continued to use the same mount with my VX-7) a pretty heavy brick of a HT it used a BNC connector, so I got a BNC adapter for my external mag mount...

You may also want to test it with the engine running and the engine turned off. Depending on the vehicle ignition based RFI can cause a rapid clicking sound. Also if you have the ability test it running direct to battery with engine turned off and engine turned on. If you are getting RFI from an...

As has been pointed out by others, the best answer depends on your circumstances. It also depends on what those in your area use. Every form of communications has advantages and disadvantages... each also has certain aspects of communications that it serves well, and others that it may not work...

personally I would say each has it's place. I would not use a bottle jack on uneven ground for anything. The exhaust jacks are nice if you have a suitable place to put them. In the end they are just a balloon. a high lift is versitile, but if you do not know how to use one correctly, or lack the...

I just want to apologize now for all the drool I got on that commando. I do not think I have seen one of those since I was in grade school.

never trust your GPS... always do research.

The connector type is called a SAE connector, also called a bullet lead connector they are commonly available, but a quick check on Amazon indicates several sizes available according to wire gauge. from 18-10 AWG I do not know which size you would need.

yup... looks like a good setup... as for crimping RJ45... I might have to get you to make an extension cable for my 706 mic. it uses RJ45, and while I USED to be a computer tech, if I wanted to crimp RJ45 these days I would have to swipe my dad's crimping tool and look up a tutorial as it has...

Yeah... it tends to take crimping tools that are not so common at the home improvement store... I always bought solder on connectors when i was building antennas or installing my 706. I got lucky with my last Ranger. There was a HUGE grommet in the back so I was able to remote mount the head on...

if you already have a gromet available, you might want to cut the connector off and reattach it instead of drilling another hole in the firewall, but since I can not see where you are trying to get a wire through, it is just a thought. that said... what model vehicle is that... looks like a van...

Personally I have been rather fond of the design by drifta out of Australia and have swiped a few design aspects from them, and a few aspects from other trailers I have seen and liked, but I also have plans for buying my third 2 burner propane camp stove when I build my trailer. (one of the camp...

I see that sammich... even if it is just spam it looks great. I am going to have to make a point of going campin with you one of these days... or at least swappin some recipes.

My Go-To camp foods? it really depends on how long I am going to be out, what gear I am taking with me, and how much time I am going to spend in camp. On hunting overnighters I am just as likely to take a kettle and my propane camp stove to be able to quickly heat and eat a mountain house freeze...

Hey PapaDave... I recall you and your truck in the OB Walk around youtube video you guys shot in the desert. I thought I would chime in now that I am getting active on the board... Your new kitchen looks great.not quite the design I was looking to build, but I did want to ask you... If you...

I have been a ham since 99 and spent my first 5 years working with RACES. I am still always an advocate of CB as a viable option. It is absolutely worth having at least a cheap mini radio in the vehicle... Especially if you have unlicensed people traveling with you (FRS HTs are often...

Last thing I bought? Does a 2018 Tacoma TRD Offroad count? :) yes since this is a newish truck I have had less than a week, I have not bought much else recently... I still have to pull things off my old Ranger and see what is compatible and what is not. Then I have to look at what parts on my...

grubworm, absolutely... and I know the feeling about not wanting anything heavy when it is hot out. I mostly grew up in the midwest til my dad got a job in Alabama when i was in highschool... I have never moved back further north than Tennessee, but I never did acclimate to the heat and...

When you are re-reading my comments on electrical systems, keep in mind I am a firm believer in redundant life support systems and I am fond of overkill when it domes to system design :) I prefer having too much to falling short. As I design my system for my personal Tacoma, I find myself...

Irongrave, JairaandJesse... hallo from Harriman over in Roane Country I fear with Covid still being a thing, I am not being too sociable IRL yet, but perhaps later this year we will get a chance to meet and do some boondockin.