Advocate III
Cancelled Mt Hood trails
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Traveler I
Member III
Advocate III
We're going to run most all of the roads mentioned in the linked article other than Bennett Pass. I'll work on putting together a gpx.
Advocate III
Hey Tyler, don't let that stop you. With a small group it should be no problem. We'll figure something out.
Enthusiast I
The license is easy to get - you buy it. See this link for super simple instructions:
How To: GMRS - ZA FCC LICENSE
There's been lots of talk here about making sure we're all licensed for the radios that we operate, but not a lot of specifics on how to go about that. Since a lot of us are interested in GMRS (our needs are beyond FRS but not to the point of HAM) I wanted to share what I learned while applying...
The radio is an easy, modest purchase of a handheld unit. Many of the cheaper units are sold in pairs so there is a chance that someone will have one to loan you. Range may be limited, but with a small group that probably won't be a huge issue.
If you are interested and can afford the money, try to make it out!
Enthusiast I
@SCS
With just under two days notice it might be a rush for me to get ready for an overnight, but very interested.
I have most of the equipment requested, but quality Jerry cans are impossible to obtain right now (been looking already). If we keep the miles around 150, maximum, I should have more than enough starting with a full tank to start, but not having reserves to call my own....
After I review a map of the roads on the accompanying link I can confirm my ability (or not) for a joining with a mostly stock rig.
With just under two days notice it might be a rush for me to get ready for an overnight, but very interested.
I have most of the equipment requested, but quality Jerry cans are impossible to obtain right now (been looking already). If we keep the miles around 150, maximum, I should have more than enough starting with a full tank to start, but not having reserves to call my own....
After I review a map of the roads on the accompanying link I can confirm my ability (or not) for a joining with a mostly stock rig.
Advocate III
Also, I agree about the fuel. It should not be an issue for this trip I just want folks to think it over. I'll have 5 gallons is we need it so should be no problem.
Member III
Advocate III
- 5,584
- First Name
- Michael
- Last Name
- Rose
- Member #
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20990
- Ham/GMRS Callsign
- W7FSB
- Service Branch
- US ARMY Retired
GMRS 15 can be accessed via the cheap Walmart 22 Chanel FRS radios... and actually works quite well... not the best, but good enough that when on the road I have done this method in the past.
Off-Road Ranger I
Influencer II
Note that GMRS 15 is also a repeater output channel. @SCS you might remember the confusion as we changed to channel 7 after receiving an on-air reminder about that on top of Bethel Ridge a few weeks ago.
Other than that, wish I could go... hope to be able to steal the tracks for when I can get out!
Member III
Wish I could go, but for a multitude of reasons I can't (work being the main one). But please, keep sending me invites for trips like this - sometimes I'm like "Oh heck yeah; I'm doing this one".
Advocate III
- 5,584
- First Name
- Michael
- Last Name
- Rose
- Member #
-
20990
- Ham/GMRS Callsign
- W7FSB
- Service Branch
- US ARMY Retired
Advocate III
Member III
Advocate III
- 5,584
- First Name
- Michael
- Last Name
- Rose
- Member #
-
20990
- Ham/GMRS Callsign
- W7FSB
- Service Branch
- US ARMY Retired
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