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Georgia Traverse/ Frogs Loop Trip

Discussion in 'Alabama' started by Brian422, Jan 20, 2020.

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What day would you guys be interested in going up? meet day is Sat 29th. I will be there friday

  1. Friday 28th

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  2. Sat 29th

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  1. Feb 21, 2020 at 11:14 AM
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    We are pulling out Friday morning.
     
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  2. Feb 21, 2020 at 11:18 AM
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    Excellent! Can't wait to meet yall!
     
    cubie, Feb 21, 2020
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  3. Feb 22, 2020 at 5:13 AM
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    I think I’ll be in GA that weekend, but at the hospital with my father in law
     
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  4. Feb 22, 2020 at 6:06 AM
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    Ok thanks Trey! I hope everything is ok! Family is def more important than this trip!
     
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  5. Feb 22, 2020 at 10:12 AM
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    What's the plan for comms? CB, HAM, etc?
     
    gixxerphil, Feb 22, 2020
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  6. Feb 22, 2020 at 5:56 PM
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    I can stick my head out the window and yell really loud.
     
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  7. Feb 23, 2020 at 11:11 AM
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    Do you guys have any idea where you will be camping on Saturday?

    I can't make the trip, but I can camp on Saturday. I am thinking I may come up and join you.
     
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  8. Feb 23, 2020 at 5:28 PM
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    :rofl:
    I'm just a follower on this trip. Maybe @cubie or @Brian422 will have an idea
     
    gixxerphil, Feb 23, 2020
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  9. Feb 23, 2020 at 6:02 PM
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    Brian422 [OP] I fell into the pit that is TW

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    Sorry man we’ve been installing my buddies lift all day! Haven’t picked a camping spot for Saturday night yet! I’ll update the thread when I figure it out haha. Most likely it will be somewhere up in TN in the loop!
     
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  10. Feb 23, 2020 at 6:03 PM
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    Yup need to get coms lol! If @JBTacoma coming he has coms. I don’t have enough time to install some on mine lol.
     
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  11. Feb 23, 2020 at 6:06 PM
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    I don't have comms either, but I'm gonna install a CB and HAM when I get an opportunity.
     
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  12. Feb 23, 2020 at 6:08 PM
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    I bought one of these for my Moab trip last year. I also have a Baofeng handheld HAM. I will eventuall get a Kenwood d710 for the truck
    $158 Uniden CMX760 Bearcat Off Road Series Compact Mobile CB Radio, 40-Channel Operation, Ultra-Compact for Easy Mounting, Large 7-Color Backlit LCD Display on Mic with Built-in Speaker Mic, Black
    https://www.amazon.com/Uniden-CMX76...eywords=uniden+cb+radio&qid=1582510034&sr=8-6

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  13. Feb 24, 2020 at 4:01 AM
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    When it comes to comms, I would highly recommend the handheld units. The range is plenty good and you don't have to worry about running the power cable or coax; nor do you have to worry about antenna mount or radio placement. Just make sure it has charge, stick it in the cup holder and go.
     
    CowboyTaco, Feb 24, 2020
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  14. Feb 24, 2020 at 5:36 AM
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    Good idea!
     
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  15. Feb 24, 2020 at 5:56 AM
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    I’ve been putting off buying any comms cuz I was worried the handhelds would be too weak. And I don’t want a hardwired setup if I can help it... But I think you’ve convinced me...
     
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  16. Feb 24, 2020 at 6:05 AM
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    Brian422 [OP] I fell into the pit that is TW

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    Thats what i was going to do but all the handhelds are so dang expensive
     
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  17. Feb 24, 2020 at 6:16 AM
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    Define “expensive” cuz these things can easily be under $100 but also go WAY up from there...
    I was eyeballing the
    $90 Cobra HH50WXST Handheld CB Radio - Emergency Radio with Access to Full 40 Channels and NOAA Alerts, Earphone Jack, 4 Watt Power Output, Noise Reduction and Dual Channel Monitoring, Black
    Cobra HH50WXST on Amazon for $90.
    Anyone got any first hand experience or other suggestions for a solid handheld?
     
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  18. Feb 24, 2020 at 6:18 AM
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    yea compared to the $40 one i was looking at lol. :anonymous: Im one of those guys who will spend $20000 on suspesion lol but not pay $50 for a cb lol
     
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  19. Feb 24, 2020 at 6:58 AM
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    Girlfriend and I ran the traverse last August and had a great time. Take a camera there’s plenty of photo opportunities. So many amazing waterfalls. Stock trucks should be more than fine. One mud hole that made me a bit nervous being solo, a couple shallow water crossings a fun but easy climb or two and one downhill section that went on forever that made me feel sorry for my brakes. Used 4x4 on the trail because I could not because I needed to. It’s a lot of groomed fs roads connected by stretches of pavement. Have fun guys!

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    Pretty much this conversation. I wanted a radio that I could have PA function by adding a speaker under the hood, add an external speaker in the cab somewhere and also pick up the NOAA signal. Enter the Midland CB for ~$50. Oh, and it tucked in the center console like it was made to be there.

    Then add $10-30 for an antenna mount. $20 for the coax cable and $20 for the antenna. You're looking at a minimum of $100 plus your time to mount everything, run the cables (make sure you get the right length coax and don't let it cross its own path), make sure you have a good ground on the antenna and either buy or borrow an SWR meter to tune everything. Oh, and make sure that you are in a wide open field to tune....no power lines or buildings around.

    Suddenly, that $90 handheld is a lot more affordable and hassle free. Not to mention, you can take it in another truck if you decide to ride along or go for a hike.

    I learned all this the hard way. I have the CB in the truck and if I could do it again, I'd just get a handheld.
     
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