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    Cell boosters worth it?

    If you get one, I have one in each rig, pay attention to the placement of the three components. The receiver, amp and antenna. Having them too close together will indicate a good signal, lousy performance.
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    OB Approved Overland Bound Comms Frequency Guide

    Consider programming the national calling frequencies (146.52 & 446.000) They may come in handy in an area where no repeaters are Congrats on your ticket. The FCC was-is backlogged due to the fee changes.
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    New KO2’s - What a difference in ride!

    New KO2’s - What a difference in ride!
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    Ham radio

    Thank you for your service. I bet you will know what the sticker on the back of my window.
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    Ham radio

    Here is a site that will help when you get your radio, being GMRS or Amateur (.mobile amateur radio operators) installed. I started off with a GMRS and also have a UHF/VHF mobile rig is an ICOM IC-2730A VHF/UHF FM Transceiver and a Diamond Antenna Dual-Band antenna. This last Saturday, a...
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    Hello from Des Moines IA!

    Because Iowa has corn, beef and potatoes!
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    Panning on a winter road trip from IA to So Cal where would you stop for a day?

    Panning on a winter road trip from IA to So Cal where would you stop for a day?
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    Handheld HF

    Hey Gary, That model (BF-F8HP) works well. I have one that I used for awhile. I do recommend getting a better antenna. Good luck on your technician license, it is a fun hobby. Don - W0WND
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    Des Moines Iowa Area Check in

    Don here. Moving back to Hancock County from Dodge City this month. Regardinging your original post, I am a ham operator and would like to see some net activity. Well, after I get my shack up. Still looking for my overland rig, a GX470. Maybe after this move I will have more time and...
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    Pics of your radio setup and antenna

    I have a dual license but gave my son the GMSR. I was going to do the mod on my IC-2730a to get te GMSR frequencies, but, those small ICs look way too small. So, I need to ask the dealers about the $$ for them to do it. 73 - W0WND
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    OB Approved Overland Bound Comms Frequency Guide

    I wish you luck on your test, we will soon be able to test, one way or another. I was fortunate to find a "local" group that was excited to hear of new people in my area that wanted to take the technician test, I also found by looking for loacal groups, that the Boothill Club faded away after...
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    OB Approved Overland Bound Comms Frequency Guide

    Well, I have received notice today that I was granted a GMRS license and hopefully be ready to take the technician test if there is a virtual test or wait until we "get back to normal."
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    Member Introductions *NEW MEMBERS INTRODUCE YOURSELF*

    Hello Overlanders, My beautiful wife and I have relocated to SW Kansas and my marathon running days are over. We use to be on the road all the time building windfarms and now it is time to go overlanding for fun and vacation. I am close to closing a deal on a 08 GX470 (stock) and have really...
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    Overland Bound Founding Principles

    Thanks Michael, I grew up in a small town in Iowa and also to this day dont lock all my doors. I do lock the company truck because of the tools and they require me to protect their equipment. When I was doing projects in Canada, I was shown that most of the population of several towns do not...