THIRD Annual AZBDR

Yeah, I tried to post the pic of with the least terrified look on her face. Let's just say, her anxiety that day was in full effect.

 

For the next trip. I was looking at picking up a higher wattage GMRS radio. This one you can hide the main box and just use the mic as the controller. They do have a 40w one but you have to have the main box exposed.
https://midlandusa.com/product/mxt275-micromobile-two-way-radio/
GMRS does require a FCC license, https://midlandusa.com/why-do-i-need-a-gmrs-license-how-do-i-get-it/
I'll register once radio recieved. Its like $50 or $75 for a lifetime license for it.

 

Yeah, I think this is a good idea and I'll end up getting one myself. Doesn't hurt to have optional communications systems in your rig either!

On another note, after eating all that dust this past weekend, I have a dorkel on order already

 

Yea. I need to pull my filter. MPGs tanked on way home.

 

Yeah I saw you disappear in the rearview and guessed you had to nab gas at that exit.

I rocked a dismal 13.8 mpg on the way back. Truck is getting a solid lookover this afternoon.

 

Parts gathering for suspension upgrades has begun in preparation for this trip and in general.

Picked these up this morning and have the rear suspension stuff on order from Metal Tech.

 

Gonna try to get time off work this year, so put me down as maybe. Last year was a super fun, looking forward to seeing you all again

 

so much better than CB. the unit your looking at comes with a little antenna that works real well for trail comms.

 

I'll have to get one of these as well. Seems like no matter how well the CB is tuned it never picks up everything. Which does get frustrating over time.

 

I try to plan for these contengensies.
I have a mobile HAM radio, hand held HAM radio, GMRS, CB and cell.
And if all else fails, smoke signals...

 

for all intense and purposes, think of GMRS as the modern CB. it works basically the same with preset channels and such, its super easy to use, but its way more flexible and runs much better, cleaner in all conditions.

a side benefit is GMRS will talk to FRS hand held walkie talkies,,, i gave 6th one of mine and we were chatting away, you guys didnt even know all the smack we were talkin.

 

It was the history lessons on the way. I think for the Peace trail we’ll have to plan sections at a time to explore more. So much out there.

 

I'll probably go pick up a mounted GMRS unit this weekend. I'm on a 4Runner FB group for Tucson and one of the guys works at a local moto dealership that sells them. Also happens to fabricate drawer systems for 4Runner that are very nice. I might be able to weld, sort of, but I fail at wood working completely.

 

So on the AZ Peace trail there was interest expressed on pushing back AZBDR this year off until June. Sounds like weather in northern Arizona will be more forgiving then. How does June 11-13 sound to people?

I’ve already asked for that date in April off so we could also do something then too...

 

I'm good with this right now.

 

Yeah, that would work better for me too as well.

 

I am good with June...

 

Anyone really set on coming and can’t make June 11-13?

 

I can come any weekend realistically

 

Ordered my Midland MX275 and antenna. Now to get the license.