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Hmm... maybe not. The internet has been stressed at our home lately.I am also having trouble connecting. Maybe it’s not us!
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Thank you. I was trying via the Echolink app on my phone, because I didn’t have my radio with me. I am going to join via DMR next week. I look forward to participating.That's too bad Liana. Let's figure that out someday when you have some time.Grits n Gravy keeps timing out on me. Dang it. I'll get my radio connected for the next one. I'll listen along on Broadcastify.
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I completely forgot about those! I keep one in my Xterra and one in my pickup! You never know when you could tear up a valve stem.I didn't see a way to check-in via Broadcastify. I only have my GMRS license so far, WRCL279. Great NET!
TOOL KIT, great mentions!
-air filter. I've had several vehicles, including my own, take on water. Even with a snorkle, a clip could come undone. That can destroy a paper filter and I've seen it put a vehicle into "limp mode" mid-stream, where you need to reset the ECU. So there's a 2nd on the OBD2 tool!
-tire valve cores, common failures, especially with the core removal deflators
-emergency valve stems, Colbyvalve.com
-CVSavers, emergency CV boots by SealSavers.com (they fit Subarus, Tacomas, Cherokee KL, etc)
-ratchet tiedown, long enough to wrap around your tire, for rebeading a difficult tire; kept in tire repair/inflation kit
-(1) MRE, for trail breakdown emergencies contains heater
~>Jamie
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That's great, all of you are getting your HAM on, see ya'll on the net , My call sign is KF5UZW in North Texas.
Well let me barge, I'm a EXTRA Class.
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The spare keys is something I need . Now why didn’t I think of that. We are better as a group that’s for sure. ThanksThank you everyone who participated in our weekly amateur radio net yesterday! We discussed our vehicle tool kits and came up with some really interesting suggestions. I boiled it down to a list which hopefully sparks a little interest in beefing up the tool kit. It sure does for me.
Feel free to add to the list here in the forum thread.
Thanks and 73!
Ed - N7PHY
Overland Bound Amateur Radio Net – Vehicle Took Kit Recommendations
17 APR2020 – Check ins:
VA2EEK Don QC
KD9CVD Jack WI
KI5BEE/VD3 Calvin ONT
KO4BDT Mike VA
WD6TED Ted CA
N9SAL Dave IL
KT4OZ Terry VA
KN4QMN Jason VA
AA1PR Mike VT
K4ZXX Jeff NC
VK7VWK Randall Tasmania
N6WH Liana CA
NB9D Neil ME
W7BR Brent WA
W8ILL Will MI
VK4FABX Kris AUS
KJ7EXK Dana WY
KO4DBX Pedro VA
KC8FQV Mark OH
Forum Jamie
N7PHY (NCS) Ed WA
Carry Case
Tool roll
Water resistant duffel bag
5 gal bucket with canvas bucket tool organizer LINK
Hand Tools
Linesman pliers (use with bailing wire)
Big crescent wrench - reduce need to carry large sockets (1 for convoy)
Sockets, wrenches, screwdrivers, spanners, basic mechanic tools
Bigger Tools
Breaker bar
Halligan bar
3lb Sledge
32 oz ball peen hammer
Beater bar
Electrical
Multi-meter
Wire
Electrical tape
Jumper cable – 20ft to reach in front or behind vehicle on the trail
NOCO lithium boost/jumper NOCO - Lithium Jump Starters
Zip ties
Wire nuts
Power Tools
20V lithium impact driver
Elec drill
Elec chainsaw
Spare Parts
Vacuum hoses
Spare door and ignition key
Clamps and clips
Lug nuts
Valve stems/cores
Spark plugs / cables
Alternator belt / Alternator
Antifreeze / Oil
Tie rod ends
Brake line kit
Air filter
CV savers/ CV boots
Various Other Items
Bailing wire
Duct tape
Self-fusing silicon tape Rescue Tape - The World's #1 Self-Fusing Silicone Tape
Welding rods (can weld with multiple batteries in parallel)
Spray lube
Wood block (to get more lift)
Sleeping bag that stays in the rig
Bungee cords
Tie down cords
Good headlamp, flashlight, lantern
Mechanic gloves, spare sweatshirt (to get really dirty), insulated hat, coveralls
Ratchet straps
Tire plug kit
shotgun
Coms – radio, phone
Tire pressure gauge
Battery terminal wrenches
OBD2 diagnostic device
Spare food / MRE (contains heater)
Bottle opener!
Advice
Practice using the tools you are going to carry.
Carry a key fob on carbiner hooked to belt loop. (covered if every out of vehicle and door locks)
Join a forum for the vehicle you drive to get studied on what can get you stranded.
Carry a chilton manual or pdf for your vehicle.
Carry what you think you need for the trip you are taking.
Try to minimize kit. For example, removing sockets that don’t fit your vehicle.
2 is 1, 1 is none.
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I caught the last 10-15 minutes Friday night via the internet. I have my HAM license, just haven't dove into hitting a repeater yet. Nice!Hello Everyone,
I hope you are all healthy and safe. This evening I'll be your net control for the Overland Bound amateur radio net. The featured OB article "Breaking down the tool roll" caught my attention and I thought it might make an interesting net topic. We don't necessarily need to go into each individual tool you carry but I am very interested in what problems you anticipate needing to fix. How much or how little do you carry? What about extra fluids for the vehicle? And how do you store all those tools?
Breaking Down the Tool Roll - Overland Bound
Is a tool roll really THAT much better than a tool box? Yes. Yes, it is. Why? Because with one hand movement, you can see everything that you’re working with, which is especially useful when your rig isn’t working.www.overlandbound.com
If you're not sure about how to use Echolink, a GREAT how-to article on getting started can be found HERE to get you up and running!
Who: All licensed Amateur Radio operators are welcome to check-in.
Time : 17:30 hours PT/2030 hours ET
Where : Echolink Node 591550 (USA-GNG) known also as Grits N Gravy, DMR TG 1137550 and Allstar 41130
Anyone can listen only here www.broadcastify.com/listen/feed/29437/web
As always, if anyone would like to assist as net controller, please reach out to @ru108, @12poundtest , @TerryD , @Brentc17 or @MTN RNR and we'll get you set up. We could use a few extra hands running the net on Friday nights and would be happy to get you up to speed and into the rotation.
Hope to catch you on the net tonight!
Ed - N7PHY
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Most of us just use EchoLink so we don't end up tying up someone's repeater, so that is an option if you can't get permission to tie up your local repeater for an hour +. We're not picky about it and are happy to have you join us no matter how you get in.I caught the last 10-15 minutes Friday night via the internet. I have my HAM license, just haven't dove into hitting a repeater yet. Nice!
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Pioneer II
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OK, THX!Most of us just use EchoLink so we don't end up tying up someone's repeater, so that is an option if you can't get permission to tie up your local repeater for an hour +. We're not picky about it and are happy to have you join us no matter how you get in.
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Hey 12poundtest!Hello Folks,
I hope you are all healthy and safe. I'll be your net control this week for the Overland Bound amateur radio net. Our topic this week is "Hunting and Fishing + Overlanding". Let's start with do you hunt or fish and if so, what do you do with your rig to carry all the gear? If that topic isn't interesting, stop by anyway and let us know how you are doing.
A GREAT how-to article on getting started with Echolink can be found HERE.
Who: All licensed Amateur Radio operators are welcome to check-in.
Day: Friday (U.S.)
Time : 17:30 hours PT/2030 hours ET
Where : Echolink Node 591550 (USA-GNG) known also as Grits N Gravy, DMR TG 1137550 and Allstar 41130
Anyone can listen only here www.broadcastify.com/listen/feed/29437/web
As always, if anyone would like to assist as net controller, please reach out to @ru108, @12poundtest , @TerryD , @Brentc17, @rtexpeditions, or @MTN RNR and we'll get you set up. We could use a few extra hands running the net on Friday nights and would be happy to get you up to speed and into the rotation.
Hope to catch you on the net tomorrow!
Ed - N7PHY