Enthusiast II
Steward II
- 10,598
- First Name
- Dave
- Last Name
- Addington
- Member #
10123
- Ham/GMRS Callsign
- KN6BKH
Just checked and Inyo is not allowing campfires. However portable propane stoves are permissible with a Calfornia Fire Permit. Campfire Permit – Ready for Wildfire
Get your fire permit here.
A propane fire pit should be fine
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Well dang. I just went through Joshua Tree last weekend after picking up my 'new to me' Eezi Awn RTT and my 3-day weekend was the 4th, so won't be able to make this venture. Bodie has been on my 'go to' list for some time. Going to have to 'up' the priority level of getting out there.
Have fun and share pictures.
J
Have fun and share pictures.
J
Enthusiast II
Thanks for the heads up, and btw I do have 2020 California fire permit.
Enthusiast III
Enthusiast III
What will convoy comms be? I saw ham mentioned but I don’t have one. I do have gmrs though...
Will everyone else be hamming? I’d hate to miss a call out on the trail.
Will everyone else be hamming? I’d hate to miss a call out on the trail.
Enthusiast III
Enthusiast III
I don’t have a ham yet, too. I studied for the test but the test center in Fremont is closed due to COVID. Is ham mandatory?
Enthusiast III
Is there a way to download this gpx file from this app? Please let me know.
Steward II
- 10,598
- First Name
- Dave
- Last Name
- Addington
- Member #
10123
- Ham/GMRS Callsign
- KN6BKH
I would go ahead and get the ham as it will be our primary mode of communication. You can legally listen in on a ham you just can’t broadcast unless there is an emergency.
Steward II
- 10,598
- First Name
- Dave
- Last Name
- Addington
- Member #
10123
- Ham/GMRS Callsign
- KN6BKH
I am not using the app but on the rally point there is a tab that says locations and under locations is where the file is stored to download
Enthusiast III
Enthusiast III
Steward II
- 10,598
- First Name
- Dave
- Last Name
- Addington
- Member #
10123
- Ham/GMRS Callsign
- KN6BKH
Steward II
- 10,598
- First Name
- Dave
- Last Name
- Addington
- Member #
10123
- Ham/GMRS Callsign
- KN6BKH
In the long run it would be good because of the reliability of solid communications. If looking for a heldheld portable HAM, Yaesu makes a great one like the FT-60 (or newer version), or one can go economical with a Baofeng. Just don’t drop that one, and add a 15” or so whip for better range.
Enthusiast III
Enthusiast III
I meant in this app. I imported it in Gaia and I can see the waypoints along with your notes. Thanks!
Expedition Master I
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- First Name
- Michael
- Last Name
- Lee
- Member #
13728
- Ham/GMRS Callsign
- KM6YKV
- Service Branch
- Army & Marine Corps
Steward II
- 10,598
- First Name
- Dave
- Last Name
- Addington
- Member #
10123
- Ham/GMRS Callsign
- KN6BKH
This trip isn’t too bad you’ll just need front and rear lockers, 37 inch tires, 4 inch lift, baby wipes, and a diesel engine of course........
This trip is mainly dirt roads with a few bumpy sections, Saturday evening we will head up Copper Mountain and there’s a couple tight turns through a grove of trees. I spotted and got through a GMC last year so I don’t think you'll have too many issues. There’s a suggested packing list a couple posts back, and a HAM radio would be ideal. 2 posts back there’s some info on it, even if you don’t have a license you can still listen in.
Welcome and glad you are coming, it’s going to be fun.
Steward II
- 10,598
- First Name
- Dave
- Last Name
- Addington
- Member #
10123
- Ham/GMRS Callsign
- KN6BKH
I just spoke with the BLM field office and campfires are not allowed in dispersed camping sites, which is a bummer. However if anyone has a propane fire pit for the ground that is OK. You are allowed to use stoves with propane or other petroleum based products, but you must have a California fire permit.
