2021 Great North Woods - Fall Date TBD

Nope. GMRS, either hand held or truck mounted.

 

1st time or the 33rd time

 

I'm on that Switch life.


Seriously, the Zelda BOTW is a sweet game.

 

Any recommendations for an easy in/out CB? I don't have a use for one and don't want to go for a full set up. Anything handheld maybe? Or will a 2 way work? Would I need it?

 

Go with

$165 Midland - MXT275 MicroMobile GMRS Radio - 15 watts Two-Way Radio with Integrated Control Microphone - Overland Caravanning Tractors - Detachable External Magnetic Mount Antenna - 8 Repeater Channels

GMRS. The Midland MTX275 is a good base that will plug into your cigarette lighter. I keep mine under the seat. Just don’t forget to get your GMRS license. There isn’t a test, you just pay the government $70 and the license is good for 10 years.

I also have a Motorola Talkabout T480, which is a great little GMRS handheld you can find on eBay for less than $25.

 

If you also bring the WIFI, sure.

 

Honestly I wouldn't bother with CB, just get a digital radio, FRS or preferably GMRS. A 5w handheld is plenty for the inter group comms, and a handheld CB is crap from inside 5he truck.

 

I would go with something like these if it is for infrequent, nearby comms. I got a set specifically for this trip.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07SBTSH9...olid=2JJNLP8X4LLUH&psc=1&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it

 

Roger that - I'd probably grab something that can plug in to charge rather than burn through AAs.

However, chaps, turns out this is memorial day weekend I had no idea. I should have looked on the calendar. I may still be able to make it, but that does change the outlook as we may have other plans with the fam and/or don't want to go from northern NE down to southern NE on Memorial Day Monday (Been there, done that, regretted it and vowed to never do it again). We shall see - as of now, it's a strong maybe.

 

I just lold

 

Either go handheld or this these days.

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))

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_sms_apa_i_CQOeEbGNC2H3C


Think it was a $70 between midland these days for the full bucket.



For this trip a handheld is more than fine. The trucks can relay any message back if need be. No need to break the bank.

 

I have a baofeng hand held ham (no license so I use on blue dot) and I have a uniform CB radio that will get installed in the next week or 2

 

Andddd you're covered.

 

@Grand dude have you done this before? Sounds fun!

 

Lol. Yes. Yes he has.




Like a mother truckin boss

 

Lol, Dave is a nut!

 

Haha he's the best

 

I still give him props for surviving that first day....
That was a long day, even for me lol.

 

Any photos from previous trips?

 

https://photos.app.goo.gl/5QvFA7PAMT9fDVc78