Norcal Spotted and BS Thread

im currently driving my moms minivan while the runner is down. its surprisingly nice.

 

Haha, from one minivan to the next. Should just swap wheels/tires and no one will know the difference...

I drove a Sienna in Hawaii for a week, I liked it, but the wife is hesitant about driving a big vehicle.

 

well, I tried but I the vagina is to strong with this one. lol

 

Hey baofeng guys, I don't have a fucking clue, but want to get one to learn and for safety in the back country.

Amazon Prime deals:

$63 BAOFENG BF-F8HP (UV-5R 3rd Gen) 8-Watt Dual Band Two-Way Radio (136-174MHz VHF & 400-520MHz UHF) Includes Full Kit with Large Battery

https://www.amazon.com/BaoFeng-BF-F...e=UTF8&qid=1499804662&sr=1-1&keywords=baofeng

https://www.amazon.com/BaoFeng-UV-8...e=UTF8&qid=1499804662&sr=1-2&keywords=baofeng

Recommendations for a noob?

 

Get the f8hp, the first one you listed. It is a little bit more than the base model but is moar watts

 

So if I'm up a Canyon somewhere in the middle of nowhere in the Sierra, is this going to do me any good? I understand I need a HAM license to operate it.

 

but you need a HAM license to operate it!!!!1!! derp be boop doop.

 

If you are with buddies with the same band radio, yes. But if you are ridgetop you may be able to hit a local repeater. Easier in the desert /near town though.

 

Yeah, I should clarify. If I were solo up a canyon. OK, that what I thought. Climb and hope for a signal.

 

Up a canyon. Up a creek. No paddle. Same thing.

 

I was hoping to improve my odds with an electronic paddle.

 

I picked up a set a couple months ago. Used them on a couple runs with some guys here. Haven't gotten my license yet. But on low power, in the convoy, no problem. I'll eventually stop procrastinating and get the damn license.

 

Don't need it, but want it.....Damn Amazon...

 

Same here, seems like everyone is going Ham, so have to be one of the cool kids. Also don't want to be "that guy" without a radio on a trip. Now to find a ham license test near me.

 

Better

DeLorme inReach SE Satellite Tracker

this for your scenario.

 

Good point. Also a lot more $ and not a Prime day deal ending in -6 minutes. LOL.

I got the Baofeng, effectively half off with the large battery and also got a long-range whip. I've been wanting to learn HAM stuff anyway.

For backpacking in the High Sierra in the future, that DeLorme is definitely a consideration.

 

And requires a subscription. Currently $26.27/month including all taxes and fees.

 

Yeah...sounds like a research project. Or hipster survival tool. I can make tourniquets and eat rocks for a week as I claw my way over a 13k ft pass.

 

These are pretty expensive if I remember correctly? I haven't looked in a long time.