Cancelled Western Virginia Roanoke Meet-up
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I'm gonna be there since i'm going to be missing next month's meet-up.
Do we need to look at doing this on a different day? I know folks do a lot of travel this time of year but it seems like attendance is dropping off.
Anyone have any thoughts on this?
Do we need to look at doing this on a different day? I know folks do a lot of travel this time of year but it seems like attendance is dropping off.
Anyone have any thoughts on this?
Member III
Member III
Hey sorry I haven't been able to attend much, life got in the way. Looks like I'll be even busier (I'm in construction and we have to finish a school in time for the kids). I've been wanting to get out more even on my own. Anyone know a good place to search drive-up camping spots? Like AllTrails for hiking but for drive-up camping.
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Correction from before. A friend has put up a GMRS repeater in Roanoke. It operates on Ch18 but your radio must be able to work repeaters in order to use it. It has an input offset of +5MHz and a Pl tone of 131.8.
Right now it's at his house and is kind of limited on range, but as long as you are respectful it's open for use.
He's working on upgrading the antenna eventually and finding a location to install it. This could be very handy for us in coordinating meet-ups and gatherings in the Roanoke Valley.
We will still continue to use Ch15 for simplex (radio to radio) communications on the trail to not tie up his system though when we don't need to.
I'm going to miss next month's meeting but I think we need to try to have a day for everyone to come out and get familiar with their radios and their use.
Right now it's at his house and is kind of limited on range, but as long as you are respectful it's open for use.
He's working on upgrading the antenna eventually and finding a location to install it. This could be very handy for us in coordinating meet-ups and gatherings in the Roanoke Valley.
We will still continue to use Ch15 for simplex (radio to radio) communications on the trail to not tie up his system though when we don't need to.
I'm going to miss next month's meeting but I think we need to try to have a day for everyone to come out and get familiar with their radios and their use.
Member III
Next meet-up is on the 14th but I'll be unable to attend. We need to try to get something together for August. Maybe another ride around somewhere or a mild trail.
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Short notice and a bit of a long shot: I'm helping a friend move some stuff to Salem this weekend. I'll be returning home Sunday morning. Is anyone interested in meeting for breakfast, perhaps at the Starbucks near the Roanoke Mission BBQ that morning? I'm thinking 9 or 10am, but that depends on who's available and their schedule. My local friend won't have a problem with me taking off earlier. I'll be in the car/trailer shown in my avatar.
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I'll have to see if I can shake free here at the house. Not sure if I can swing a trip to Roanoke Sunday.
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- Farrell
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So sorry to have missed this, guys! I wound up having an unexpected hitch ball problem that distracted me with trips to Advance Auto and Lowe's. I'll have to catch you next time. Here's a short video, although it didn't touch on my problem (footage was recorded before the ball came unscrewed): https://youtu.be/opaNvHvwmQE
My problem was with a new stainless steel ball that I was using. It does not have wrench flats on the base to counter-hold the ball as the nut is tightened. I was hesitant about that, but the manufacturer/seller assured me that the lock washer would hold it in place. See the top FAQ here. The threads are ruined and I had to buy another ball, as well as a wrench to counter-hold, in Roanoke. The new ball is TIGHT!
I'll find out if this is covered under their "lifetime warranty."
My problem was with a new stainless steel ball that I was using. It does not have wrench flats on the base to counter-hold the ball as the nut is tightened. I was hesitant about that, but the manufacturer/seller assured me that the lock washer would hold it in place. See the top FAQ here. The threads are ruined and I had to buy another ball, as well as a wrench to counter-hold, in Roanoke. The new ball is TIGHT!
I'll find out if this is covered under their "lifetime warranty."