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Great White Taco build

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Builds (2005-2015)' started by fatfurious2, Mar 28, 2016.

  1. Jun 3, 2019 at 4:03 AM
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    fatfurious2

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    But you use it every day. I cant justify anything over 200. It will only be used on the trails
     
  2. Jun 3, 2019 at 5:57 AM
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  3. Jun 3, 2019 at 6:02 AM
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    Yes. Although i did mine on Friday, and it's still pending
     
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    Of for sure. I was just saying in my case, I wish I did.

    Especially since there's the few of us the play up north and having a live time map of where everyone is through the radio is great.
     
  5. Jun 3, 2019 at 6:05 AM
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    And I'd still just do this if you have no interest in ever going Ham.

    50 watts. Buy once, cry once. Works with the handhelds everyone has.

    BTECH Mobile GMRS-50X1 50 Watt GMRS Two-Way Radio, GMRS Repeater Capable, with Dual Band Scanning Receiver (136-174.99MHz (VHF) 400-520.99MHz (UHF)) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07RDM9LMM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_nRr9CbASDH0C7
     
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  6. Jun 3, 2019 at 6:07 AM
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    I will. Also set my budget to above that :cool:
    And need a GMRS radio too.

    That hilux roof console didnt pan out, so gotta look for other options
     
  7. Jun 3, 2019 at 6:12 AM
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    ^That one is the gmrs radio. I know we've been talking about a few, so I figured I'd just clear it up. Talk to me before you do anything crazy for antennas.

    The nice part about that mobile one is you can boom out at 50 watts, or you can switch to a channel that's around 5 watts and just keep the conversation close, which is nice sometimes.
     
  8. Jun 3, 2019 at 6:16 AM
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    I will probably get gmrs first since i have a license (kinda). But i will most likely get that 50x2 that you mentioned.

    Remember i have a trip to Colorado coming? Kinda prepping for that first
     
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  9. Jun 3, 2019 at 7:05 AM
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    Ordered, but not sure on antenna yet.
    Wondering if there is a wip or you can only get magnetic 1.
     
  10. Jun 3, 2019 at 7:15 AM
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    I don't want magnetic
     
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    There are several bolt on whips you can use.
     
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  12. Jun 3, 2019 at 7:30 AM
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    Me either
     
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    it was him. He makes good cable locks.
     
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  15. Jun 3, 2019 at 7:34 AM
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    Ok. I also thought @ETXTacoma made some limb riser kits too
     
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    3/4” drill bit for the roof is cheaper than a roof rack to mount antenna on. :D
     
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    The cable I use is pretty thick. 1/4” with the vinyl sheathing. Don’t know if that’s too much for what you want but if you need anything lemme know
     
  18. Jun 3, 2019 at 7:40 AM
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    I've already drilled into the roof for the Prinsu, so 1 more couldn't hurt right?

    Maybe it will fix my cab leak..
     
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    Definitely will let you know. I haven't figured it out yet. All I know is ill need a mount on my fender/hood gap because I don't have full hoops

    I have some of your other cable locks. Awesome quality! I should compare that thickness to what i want
     
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    Sounds good brother! I appreciate it.
     

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