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I just dip some paper towel in it and use that small amount to start things. Then I don’t burn off my eyebrows or torch the vehicle.

I bought a 2 meter Kenwood TM-271A on eBay for $80. Works pretty good still. Does 25 or 65 watts. I have also used my HT connected to a good mag mount antenna with decent results as well for a cheaper option. If the cost of a full mobile is out, I'd suggest going that route. At least lets you...

I think the "cheap" ones are the only ones offering 8 watts. My Icom only does 5 watts on high (IC-T70A). The Kenwood and Yaesu models I looked at were all 5 watts max. I went with the Icom because it's decently priced ($200) and it's ruggedized. I get the dropsies with my arthritis. I've...

Semper Fi Brother. Started off as 0311. Wound up in an office as an 0151. Got out, switched to Army working on Blackhawks as a 15T.

The pics I put up were just taken on my iPad and I edited with a free app to block out the sensitive stuff. Easy to do.

Just out of curiosity, how are you driving to there in the summer? I had to look at a map to see where it was located.

I didn't even think about the issues with pics of CAC cards. Been so long since I had one. No complaints about the group. It is definitely a great group overall and a great source of info and help. Hope everyone has a great holiday season.

Just a thought, a group on FB I was a part of had people driving to/from Alaska often. They would offer to bring items up or take down to the states as room in their vehicles/trailers permitted. It was a local diesel truck clubs page. I'd look at your local (either location) car/truck clubs. Or...

I thought about the Gladiator. I was looking at a new JL Wrangler for next summer, but had to get out of my last vehicle quick and ended up in a Renegade. The Gladiator would be in 2-3 summers (depending on when I wanted to order it). I am leaning towards the Wrangler still as the Gladiator...

If you were closer, I'd definitely think hard on that deal. Nice setup. Unless you want to deliver to Alaska?

Thank you for the info. I appreciate it and will also pass it along. When I took my boys hunting in August, we came back with a full 30 gallon trash bag. The only stuff of ours was a few wrappers from granola bars and meat sticks. I was pissed. The fast food wrappers had me the most heated. I...

As an Alaskan, my first question is when (season, not specific dates) do you plan this trip? The Jeep in your profile pic is more than capable. As the other Alaskans stated above, almost anything will make the trip. I saw a guy ride a moped up in the late 80's. If you want the best mileage...

Hello all, just a few thoughts on these ideas. 1. For the guys (ex-US mil) that don't have a VA ID card, I'd recommend going to the nearest VA facility with your 214 and registering. You never know when you'll need something from them and having the ID already cuts 6 hours of office time and 3...

Awesome looking rig. Is that the winch available through MOPAR? I ended up with a Renegade instead of the Wrangler I wanted. For now.....

I will keep track of how it goes and try for future nets. With the quakes in town today, I’m gonna be busy helping people and fixing stuff. Thanks for the invite.

From what I have seen, it’s mostly the area you’re in. Places like SoCal have massive amateur radio infrastructure and many, many people using the systems. Here in Alaska, it’s mainly in the two large population centers of Anchorage and Fairbanks. APRS reports over 2m (VHF). There has to be an...

There is APRS.fi for Apple product users. I think it was $7. I am in Alaska and APRS digipeaters and igates are slim. Mainly in Anchorage/Mat-Su valley and Fairbanks areas. Canada is slim between population centers. Most of my local ham club members use it continuously. As I’m still working on...

I have an Icom IC-T70A dual band HT. Does 2m/70cm fairly well. On medium power (0.5w L, 1.5w M, 5w H) I can hit the repeater 5 miles from my house and talk to anyone in the Anchorage and lower Mat-Su valley. It’s ruggedized as I’m dropsey and have dropped it on dirt, the floor and pavement a few...

John - KL4OF Anchorage, Alaska Technician, studying for General Have an Icom T70A dual band handheld, Kenwood 271 2m mobile, Alinco 140 setting up an APRS rig, Icom 718 HF base, Radio Shack mobile CB and a President McKinnley AM/SSB base CB. I mess with EchoLink. Sometimes it works, sometimes...

Hello from Anchorage, Alaska. You could say I’ve been an overlander for a while. I generally keep to easy trails and seasonal roads. I’ve found that what most people here call “atv trails” are easy trails for slightly modified road rigs to handle. I just bought a Jeep Renegade Trailhawk and hope...