Mojave Road trip - March 2017
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I'm pretty interested in this run. Can't yet fully commit but I'm tentatively in.
I'm wondering what coms are most people going to be using? Are most people going to be on UHF/CB?
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You can move me from tentative to fore sure going
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Perfect, I recently ordered a gt-3tp And wanted to make sure it would still work for this trip.
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Typically we'll use ham, something like 146.460 or 146.520... CB would be the day of the month, or 16 (because 4x4 =16), it's really yet to be decided. I'd encourage as many as want to get their ham technician class. It's worth it if you spend any time on larger trail runs.
I think we'll have a topic on comms when time gets a little closer or somebody wants to fire it up.
FWIW, YMMV [emoji12]
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I would like to tentatively commit if there's still room!
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Edits for 12/12/16, @Raul B fully committed (nice), @HAAANK and @picklejuice tentatively committed.
I was cleaning out the garage a bit on Saturday last, and I came across some stuff I don't use anymore and thought if anyone here might be able to put it to some use.
What do you all think of a VERY INFORMAL swap meet or Tail-Gate-Sale kind of thing on like the 1st night on the trail? Not huge stuff and not a lot, but if you have stuff in that category, bring it along, ask a fair price, and maybe someone else might pick it up. Also, since patches and stickers seem to be a thing, we could include trading or swapping of those.
Let me know your thoughts, usually the first night is spent socializing, walking around a bit and getting to know new people.
This is either a good way to instigate that, or a terrible distraction, I can't decide which. Either way, I wanna get rid of some stuff.
May be that you'd want to post up some pics here and then people could get prepared for what you're bringing, or even pre-sale is OK.
Dan.
I was cleaning out the garage a bit on Saturday last, and I came across some stuff I don't use anymore and thought if anyone here might be able to put it to some use.
What do you all think of a VERY INFORMAL swap meet or Tail-Gate-Sale kind of thing on like the 1st night on the trail? Not huge stuff and not a lot, but if you have stuff in that category, bring it along, ask a fair price, and maybe someone else might pick it up. Also, since patches and stickers seem to be a thing, we could include trading or swapping of those.
Let me know your thoughts, usually the first night is spent socializing, walking around a bit and getting to know new people.
This is either a good way to instigate that, or a terrible distraction, I can't decide which. Either way, I wanna get rid of some stuff.
May be that you'd want to post up some pics here and then people could get prepared for what you're bringing, or even pre-sale is OK.
Dan.
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I like this idea.. I'll see if I can find something I need to get rid of.. Love this.
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I would love to go but do need some pointers as to what to equip my rig with prior to then.
need advisement.
need advisement.
While I'm also relatively new to this community, but I'd be more then happy to advise for some aspects, and I'm sure others would be willing to help as well.
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Ok, question for the group. I normally just use frs radios but don't do enough huge group trips for ham.
What is one of the better cb radios to get and what about a radio from rugged radios?
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What is one of the better cb radios to get and what about a radio from rugged radios?
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@Michael1929 There is an excellent write-up on radios located here by @aearles. Take a look at that and see if it answers some of your questions, may even create more.
CB radio's are OK for short distance comms, and I use one as well, but I have been on a trail with more than 10 vehicles and the front car couldn't communicate with the back car on CB. And, a CB is only as good as the antenna set-up you have.
FRS radios are slightly better because of their shorter wavelength, but they are limited to 1/2 watt power and a small antenna.
I looked at Rugged Radios, and not to diss a quality supplier, some of their radios are Baofeng of a different color and I don't understand why they ask 3x the price for it. They have other cool things like headsets and they'll set it all up for you, but I'm suspect of their prices.
Dan.
CB radio's are OK for short distance comms, and I use one as well, but I have been on a trail with more than 10 vehicles and the front car couldn't communicate with the back car on CB. And, a CB is only as good as the antenna set-up you have.
FRS radios are slightly better because of their shorter wavelength, but they are limited to 1/2 watt power and a small antenna.
I looked at Rugged Radios, and not to diss a quality supplier, some of their radios are Baofeng of a different color and I don't understand why they ask 3x the price for it. They have other cool things like headsets and they'll set it all up for you, but I'm suspect of their prices.
Dan.
