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  1. Desert Runner

    New Midland MXT275 (GMRS Mobile)

    Just purchased this radio (MTX275) GMRS at the discount price, promo code, (overlandusa) $119, actual Midland web page. Price was to good to let go by. I have not seen any 3rd party vendors offering less than MSRP, with the exception of 1 with just $5.00 below...
  2. Desert Runner

    Lets see some trail photos!

    I love old railroad lines. Where they went, why they were built, and why they were abandoned. Seeing old ballast grades sparks my curiosity. For instance heading from Las Vegas, near Baker CA, along I-15, out on the desert flats, you can see where a grade line was once used. Fast forward 8...
  3. Desert Runner

    Your Ham Call Sign on member banner

    2 extra digit's....7 instead of 5. Would be nifty to have them stacked in your Sig. I'm not a programmer, so no idea how hard that would be to write code for it. After all, it's all about being legal :grinning: WREA307 :sunglasses:.....................................
  4. Desert Runner

    Midland's entry into ham radio

    Prerunner 1982 Looks like it's up to $149.99 now ($119.99 with 20% promo code) so really not a great deal anymore, not bad but not nearly as great as it was. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------...
  5. Desert Runner

    Has overlanding become elitist ?

    Mmm......It seems my answer in post #399 above falls on both....noun and verb. My bottom line,....just getting out there, away from the hustle and bustle of life,....aka....the rat race.
  6. Desert Runner

    The last few days have seen me casually begun my studies for the HAM tech test. I should have...

    The last few days have seen me casually begun my studies for the HAM tech test. I should have done it years ago. Old test vs new 2019 version.
  7. Desert Runner

    Has overlanding become elitist ?

    My interpretation of BOON-DOCKING is............Back country, BFE areas. Places that are off the mainstream, and isolated in their access. Limited in the amount of people who go/get there. :sunglasses:.............aka........limited to little or no services. EDIT: Grubworm beat me to it.
  8. Desert Runner

    Gas can straps

    ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- A). Are there any new fangled gas can straps what work well stopping theft also? B). Or...
  9. Desert Runner

    US West Official* OB Las Vegas Thread!

    "OUTFIT AND EXPLORE"......... :sunglasses: Vegas Valley 4 Wheelers | A good time getting dirty! Nevada Off Road clubs Southwest US 4×4 Off Road Clubs Directory | Offroaders.com Best Off Road Driving Trails in Nevada | AllTrails mesquite elbow canyon off road trail - Awesome Adventures … Here are...
  10. Desert Runner

    New Midland MXT275 (GMRS Mobile)

    Thanks, I didn't think it was, but I'm still learning, that is why I asked. On the GRMS radio...say the MXT 275, is there a better antenna than the Midland 6dB optional antenna? I will need a NMO mount, as it will replace the MURS antenna and unit when purchased. Have not seen a spring...
  11. Desert Runner

    New Midland MXT275 (GMRS Mobile)

    This...... BTECH Mobile UV-50X2 50 Watt Dual Band Base, Mobile Radio: 136-174mhz (VHF) 400-520mhz (UHF) Amateur (Ham) ......is the same, or is the modded version, different...
  12. Desert Runner

    Go Tread vs Max Traxx?

    When reading thru these threads, the 'Speedmasters' get fair to good reviews, along with some on-line reviews like on Amazon, but the Smitty's overall have been disappointing to many, due to cracks and fractures as soon as the first time they were used. The plastic material seems to be...
  13. Desert Runner

    Winch power isolation

    I wanted a switch. Having GM side mount cables, meant more time to loosen and remove vs top post mounts. Having a OEM dual battery setup without a Isolater just complicated the issue. Got mine off of Amazon, mounted on the top bumper wing of my ARB. It also helps with any parasitic currant...
  14. Desert Runner

    RADIO?

    Get two Baofeng hand held hams. One for you, one for your spotter. Many did just that, although the handheld GMRS units are also used for closer personal use, instead of the Baofeng which is preferred when a couple of miles separate the parties in question. I did not mean to insinuate that...
  15. Desert Runner

    RADIO?

    "In Reach"........that was the "other", in my prior post. :grinning: Yah, I didn't mention Phone Boosters, but I should have. They work pretty darn good, and changed how my sister and BIL communicate when in the mountains of Southern Utah. 15 years ago it was travel 2 miles to a point in the...
  16. Desert Runner

    RADIO?

    "SAT radio for the ultimate"............. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- GENERALIZING and MUSING...
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