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  1. BeerMeMarge

    Gmrs Distress call protocol.

    If in doubt just use plain language. Don't get too caught up on special terminology. Say what you need to say, clearly and concisely. Honestly, I wouldn't bother with "pan pan pan" since so few people know what that means. Those of us who like radios or people with a background in aviation...
  2. BeerMeMarge

    The Zello Option

    To paraphrase what Michael says in his videos, what you drive doesn't matter. Comms can be similar. Use whatever gets the job done, as long as it's legal/compliant. My comm toolbox includes cell phones, GMRS, amateur radio, inReach, Zello, and even a CB. Someday I might add one of those cell...
  3. BeerMeMarge

    Hi from Ventura County

    The Expo was really neat. It was our first time attending. We did the Friday/Saturday thing. I think we still have dirt in our eyes and nose from Friday. I am not familiar with the meetup. Hadn't checked in on OB in a long time.
  4. BeerMeMarge

    Subaru Crosstrek

    I had an XPR-5550 with handheld control head (HHCH). The transceiver went under the passenger seat and the HHCH rested on the dash with a ProClips mount and a magnetic hangup box. Admittedly the HHCH was too heavy for the part of the dash supporting the ProClip mount. Now it all moved to my...
  5. BeerMeMarge

    Hi from Ventura County

    Just landed back in SoCal after 20 years in Colorado. Thought I'd check in and say hi from Camarillo. Got home yesterday from Overland Expo in Flagstaff and am inspired to get back out there.
  6. BeerMeMarge

    Ventura saying hello

    Back at ya from Camarillo!
  7. BeerMeMarge

    Facebook - Rocky Mountain Group

    I sent a request this morning.
  8. BeerMeMarge

    OB Members Colorado

    Howdy all! I'm Eric from Loveland. Just checking this stuff out and looking forward to some adventures off the beaten path. No rig at the moment; my truck only fit in my new garage with a couple inches to spare. THat was asking for trouble so now I'm planning on something a bit smaller as a...
  9. BeerMeMarge

    Member Introductions *NEW MEMBERS INTRODUCE YOURSELF*

    Hello all, I'm Eric and am based in Loveland, Colorado. After watching a lot of Overland Bound videos on YouTube it was finally time to take the plunge and enroll as a member. My interest in overlanding is inspired by decades of thinking "I wonder where that road goes?" Goals include learning...