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I travel with both. It is simply a matter of versatility and trying to have the right tool for the job at hand.

Here is the reality of digital modes to really take full advantage of them you need at least a repeater. Running digital telephone in simplex operation you the advantages are minimal. Now digital modes for data is a different story entirely as highlighted by APRS.

The D710 has a hardware TNC that is built into the radio that is completely accessible and fully functional by cable and external device. As such you can utilize that TNC to do more then just APRS on the radio. However the 400XDR utilizes a software TNC that isn't as easily accessible or...

Radio is only and tool and amateur radio is a versatile tool that fits very nicely with overlanding/off-roading. As for overlanding specifically communication off the beaten path has long been a goal and radio has long been a potential solution. With todays technology amateur radio gives those...

So with these two radios the question isn't one of quality it is one of feature set. So both have built-in GPS and both do APRS and both are dual band 2m/70cm. The question you have to asked yourself is regarding APRS and C4FM. If digital voice is important to you then the 400XDR is the radio...

Technically the ground cab be placed anywhere. The battery is the most commonly recommended location but any body panel that is well grounded will work. I once used a seat bolt as my ground and it worked well.

There shouldn't be any continuity between the center conductor and ground. Who is the mounts manufacturer? I would start there. If you have a manufacturing defect it should be warrantied. Outside I'd say go buy new cabling and fix it right.

My Gopro Hero 5 mounted up on a Ram mount.

Guys I have a Hero 5 and am looking of a way to do some digiscoping with it. I want to be able to attach it to binos and scopes. What is the best adapter out there for this purpose these days?

Let them Wyoming ism't doing so such things. At least as of yet. Right now they only shut down certain businesses.

Guys given that state of things at present I am presenting an idea. Let's put together a cross state Wyoming dirt road trip. I know many people are shutdown in terms of employment right now as such I see this as an opportunity to travel. So here is my proposal. We do we week long road trip...

I don't expect such a draw to be a common occurrence. The only time I foresee such an event happening is if the D710 is beaconing APRS data and I am working HF at the same time. As such the draw would be brief. Regardless I want to ensure that such draws are accounted for.

I always said that I'd never buy a Ram truck but when I test drove the 4th gen I changed my mind. Mercedes has done great things with the brand. And as for the Ram mounts 2 of the 3 are Ram brand. The mount for the radios is actually a Lido mount. But yes I like Ram Mounts too, they make...

I have been working on perfecting my mobile comms/office for the last couple weeks. My goal is to have something as close to all band, all mode, anytime, anywhere RF solution for communications. To get there I have to add a HF solution, fully expand on the operational capability of my existing...

Nice.

OK so thinking of a simple solution here. Why not add a battery and a solar panel and call it good? Both are fairly inexpensive, easy to add it, and keep you up and operating no matter what.

Why not wire directly off the battery?

Why don't we try to put something together middle of next month? By then the spring thaw should be well underway and we'll have better access to the trails and roads.

Alright I tell ya'll what I have a wide open schedule. I can literally make a trip anytime. If ya'll figure out a time that works for ya'll I'll be there.

Well it would appear that we have at least a handful of members up here. Given our population density then is actually more then I figured we would find. Maybe a weekend meet would be in order?