Wyoming B.S. Thread

You're not next on the list for Elon's brain implants?

 

I don't even know what that is.

 

Elon Musk's Neuralink has put in its first human brain implant : NPR

 

Yeah, that would be good for my ALS and my quadriplegia. If it wasn't for the fact that it is musk behind it, I'd do it.

 

I share the same sentiment.

 

How did you determine how much to shorten(?) this antenna to optimize it for 145Mhz?

https://theantennafarm.com/shop-by-...00-mhz-combos/6442-sti-co-roof-ft-niti-detail

 

I installed it when Steve was on the CO trip with us, and he had his SWR meter to measure it. I forget exactly what we cut off (about 1/2" as I recall), but I'm happy to measure what's left for you.

Note: I have no idea if the cabling/transmitter/etc. that are connected to the antenna itself affect SWR, so my antenna length may or may not be what you need.

 

I suspect that what is between the radio and the nmo base is not what is critical to swr. But I can't be certain of that. I did see where their spec sheet says it is setup for 139MHz.

When you get a chance, it would be interesting to know what length yours is. Thx.

 

If we ran our HAMs at 440 when we got into the hills we'd see an improvement as well. the shorter wave lengths bounce around the mountains better.

Which to that point. That's why I don't see the point of most of us getting GMRS.

I mean I'm fine with ditching the CBs but why get another UHF radio when we already have one...

 

For me, it is all about having the ability to communicate with the folks in the group. Early in my wheeling career, that meant getting a CB because that is what the group was using. I never on my own would have gotten a Ham radio and license if it wasn't for what the group was using.

This same thinking is what is driving going to gmrs for me.

Of late, we have been splintered as a group when new guys join us in our adventures. We have made do with handhelds, but this is not an ideal situation because of their limitations. And some will never invest in a permanent Ham solution or get the licensing that one requires. And some have come to despise the limitations of the CB solution.

A gmrs system is a compromise too from a cost perspective but it does require a license to be legal. Nonetheless, this seems more reasonable to me rather than insisting everyone get a Ham. I'll likely end up with one just to be able to stay in touch with the group as I feel this is the most important aspect when we are out on our adventures. That means discarding the CB system for me.

 

I mean how many of the people that have joined us have had a gmrs though? The only people I have hung with that talk about it are you and Dan and Zane.

 

Mike's trying to get everyone to switch

Look what showed up today... 12" stroke. Mike @Digiratus - when you rebuilt yours, do you take the resi off before removing the end cap of the resi? Seems like the removal tool doesn't fit over the resi when it's so close to the shock body.

 

This is just not true. I was very clear on the reasons for my choices. Don't try to twist my words...

 

None yet. I suspect there will be some soon. I'm thinking that Zane and Jayson to start. Big Dan is stuck on using a CB because that is what his buddies are using. Besides, I don't think we'll be seeing much of him in the short tern. He and Christine just had their 2nd son.

 

Resi does not come off for a rebuild.

 

Well I'm not about to spend the money haha

 

That is the dilemma. Not sure how that's going to work out.

Also, It looks like I am up for renewal next July for the Ham license.

 

Dan, maybe this will help. Pardon the poor videography skills.

 

I'm sticking to the handheld. Sometimes it's probably good you don't hear what I have to say....

 

Wow, touchy touchy.

I put a wink in there and everything, but I wasn't trying to twist your words at all; not sure why you're so offended. If you're not trying to get us to switch, cool. I guess we'll have some guys on hams and others on gmrs.

BTW - if you were trying to convince, I don't think it's bad to try and convince everyone to move to GMRS (or Ham, or RR for that matter). There are lots of good reasons to do things.

Thanks for that. Is your resi far enough from the shock body that you can get the wrench on the end cap (where the nitrogen goes in)? In the video, the end cap is off already.