Alabama thread!

It's awesome that you were able to go and help! Have any pictures of what you built? We often ignore what we have as most of us have never seen those who have very little. I'm sure they were extatic to have your help!

 

yes I have a ton more photos. I am fighting a bad headache at the moment so that post may be later. Also, TW's method of uploading multiple pictures sucks now.

I can't wait to show the rest with you guys.

 

I have been thinking about getting one. They seem to be becoming more popular on the trails down here.

 

at 50 bucks for the package I consider it cheap and easy without having to stash away a wire or run an antenna to look overlandish.

 

gonna try and find a review on this site for it

 

Do you have a CB though?

 

I know nothing of the CB's or handheld radios..

 

The radio you are looking at is a VHF/UHF that you technically have to have a license to operate and will transmit/receive over much greater distances than CB. However, there have been "hidden" channels made that Scotty and some of the SC guys have been using with no issues.


90% of the Alabama guys use CB and I don't see that changing.

 

could you make this radio communicate with the alabama guys rocking CB.

or could I only talk to Scotty and maybe 1 or 2 others?

 

https://www.google.com/search?q=kenwood+281a&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8

This is another fairly inexpensive one that has good reviews. I sold mine before i installed since i have no amateur license yet. I think i might grab one of the handhelds and listen. I enjoy listening to 2 meter on my scanner so it might fit the bill pretty well.

 

I am fairly certain that you cannot talk between CB and VHF/UHF. If you are going to get a radio, start with a CB and then go from there. Someone at AOP was using a handheld CB that worked very well.

 

It can’t do CB frequencies. Since it isn’t a real regulated HAM radio it will transmit outside of the HAM bands meaning you can use it to talk on FRS and GMRS frequencies which are what the majority of the Walmart type radio packs are on.

 

Let the Taco trailer begin. Got a lead on an 05 bed and tailgate for a great price. Gonna try to check it out this weekend.

 

Nah, I would have probably taken it further. You're good.

 

@Toyotacrawler @chrisrocks300 @baldridge @medic2230

Do any of you guys know a welder around here? I have a great/cheap(b/c he takes his time) welder in Thorsby. He only charged me $400(materials and his cost) to build the front section of my Comanche trailer. Just seeing if there may be someone closer. I'm not in a huge hurry.

 

I don’t know anybody but @TacoLean does, his sliders were custom built

 

Mine needs a new gun and I'm debating just buying a new welder instead so I'm out. What are you looking to get done?

 

I would rather stay local if possible........I can always take it to Thorsby and visit my folks.

I will need to have a frame built for the Tacoma bed trailer.

 

I know a guy. He welded my bed rack for a decent price. Gimme a few and I'll see if I can get you guys in touch.

 

I appreciate it. I'm in the beginning stages of the plan, so no hurry.