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2018 Nor Cal Wheeling, Camping and BS

Discussion in 'Northern California' started by Speedo, Jan 1, 2018.

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  1. Jun 25, 2018 at 2:53 PM
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    side note, not sure if its related but since the 4runner has a roof antenna the Prinsu has murdered my AM receiving abilities. I only listen to Giants games so not a huge loss but it could be also killing my comms from inside the cab?
     
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  2. Jun 25, 2018 at 2:55 PM
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    kalieaire i didn't know they stacked sh*t that high.

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    I used to use my Icom IC-T70a HD handheld transceiver (HT) with my Diamond Antenna magmount MR77. Got 30+ miles line of sight. trees and mountains block everything, but that's how radios work, still better than CB.
     
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    Google settings for it. There is a good review on Amazon that lead me to a you tube video how to properly set up your bfang. as for the antenna same here no difference. I also programmed a bunch of stuff from the program web site that a member here told us about. I added a bunch of stuff like weater, and marine channels. hints rio vista bridge. marine 16
     
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    kalieaire i didn't know they stacked sh*t that high.

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    even with its limited reach for a cheap handheld its absolutely better than a CB for sure.
    its programmed via a bunch of youtube videos. Works great and clear when in a group but if were offroad and space out for dust or what have you it becomes worse. But like what was said, part of the game with trees and mountains.
     
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    There is repeaters everywhere if you add them in you can get anywhere. But I have no idea how to do that.
     
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  7. Jun 25, 2018 at 2:58 PM
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    kalieaire i didn't know they stacked sh*t that high.

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    For the UV5rs, the 8 watt models transmit at ~6.4ish watts in VHF (140MHz) and ~7.6ish watts in UHF (400MHz). I'd save your money and get a cheap uv5r and a KT 8900 mobile unit combo. Then you have a unit when you hop out to help spot.
     
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    yep pretty much line of site in the mountains. not sure if a more powerful unit with better antenna would help if the other end user is on a cheap handheld. I have no clue about this stuff but would like to learn more. Just never any time to do so.
     
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    Is it possible for two radios to communicate with one another if one is on VHF and the other on UHF?
     
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  10. Jun 25, 2018 at 3:04 PM
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    short answer no.

    long answer also no bordering on maybe and how much money you want to spend and how complicated you want to make it.
     
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    Chance sure loves sticks and chairs! Hope the pup is all recovered from the motion sickness on the ride down!
     
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    Let’s not forget hats and shoes too.
     
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    Thankfully, he only ran off with them.
     
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    When @kingk0ng asked where his slippers were we all looked at chance..
     
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    If he had easier access to the back of the truck, he would've likely taken them in there. Found six sticks in there last time.
     
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    Hah! I remember when I was on my way back to my truck I heard shuffling around in @K_Sandhu's tent and was puzzled because he was sitting lakeside...next thing you know I peek in and see chance staring at me like nothin is going on :rofl::rofl::rofl:
     
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    He's a little bandit. He'll go in my room, grab a sock, and come trotting out to show me so I can try to take it away from him.
     
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    At least you see him with the sock. Usually we would just find one shoe/slipper/sock missing and end up finding near my pups sleeping spot. She grabs them in secret
     
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    I have one of these -
    $220 BTECH UV-50X2 (Second Gen.) Mobile 50 Watt Dual Band Base, Mobile Radio: VHF, UHF Amateur (Ham)
    https://www.amazon.com/BTECH-MOBILE...8&qid=1530038320&sr=1-1&keywords=btech+uv50x2

    I've hit a repeater from 35 miles away from Guadalupe Hot Springs to Mexicali.
     
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