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Is the tone a "beep"? If so, that's likely the "courtesy beep" on the repeater, which means you are definitely getting through! Try tuning in this evening, there should definitely be activity tonight at 6:30 MST - that's when the Saguaro NTS Net meets. It is a /directed/ net, so do not speak...

That looks like a perfectly acceptable starting setup and location! Welcome to the OB crew!

Welcome!

Also, "Hi!" I recently started following you on YouTube!

It's the best option there is, there are a lot of hams and repeaters all over AZ, and it's the primary comms that many of us use. The license is free, the Technician test is easy and will cost you at most a $15 donation to the club running the test session. Once you are in you are in for life...

See if you can hit the EAARS repeater on Pinal Peak. The EAARS network is 11 linked repeaters that cover most of eastern Arizona, most of the southern half of NM and part of west Texas. There's usually noticeable activity during the day, and especially in the evening since many nets are run on...

I've been slowly going through the couple year backlog of submitted articles, since you spoke up, i'll put yours in review right now! Look for a PM from me tonight with some information

in that case, drop a few bucks right away on a cheap CB radio, as well as a decent GMRS radio, like a Midland MXT275 or MXT 115. With those two you will be fully ready for any group. you can likely pick up both a cheap CB and a decent GMRS for less than $200 combined When you are ready and have...

Yep, this is the crux of the problem with selecting a "most likely" communication type: It's a highly regional thing. For OB, I think the official recommendation would probably be "get all three", hah. But the practical recommendation would be: Talk to other people in your area and just ask what...

Think of comms as a necessity if you plan on going out with one or more other vehicles at any point. You want to be able to reliable and efficiently communicate with others in the group while in-vehicle. Note that this is different than having emergency communications devices like an in-reach...

EDIT: wow, i was just a few minutes too slow, already answered above as well! Yep, it's linked at the top of the Forum index and is stickied in the Overland Bound Boot Camp section. Here's a direct link as well: Overland Bound Comms Frequency Guide

Welcome, Jim!

Welcome, Tony, great looking 4Runner!

Here's a great informational thread on getting your GMRS ("ZA") license How To: GMRS - ZA FCC LICENSE As @TerryD mentioned, the license lasts 10 years and covers your whole household. Knowing that usually alleviates the sticker shock quite a bit. I'll also second his recommend for getting a CB...

Welcome from Arizona!

Welcome! I have a friend who drives a Jeep Renegade Trailhawk, I was blown away at how capable that little thing was.

Looks like it's gonna be a beautiful trip. We're heading down to Baja starting that weekend so we'll have to miss this time. EDIT: Is that last picture a hot spring!?? <3 <3

Welcome from sunny Arizona!

Welcome Abrahan! I live in Southern Arizona and venture down into Sonora, MX from time to time. In a couple weeks we're headed to Baja for a bit. Let me know if ever find yourself adventuring around Sonora or Arizona and maybe we can meet up on the trails! If the timing works, i'd be interested...

This is so true.