Recent content by Kumayama

I’ll be there ~ 10/17-20 Plan to do it solo but happy to be in communication with and of assistance to others KM6OMM Monitor 146.52 , 146.46 , and 155.160 (NASAR). Also will show up via APRS Can program in a GMRS channel or fire up the CB if I know in advance.

I first ran into these being used to cool cages at dog shows. A bit bulky, but is a serious fan that works equally well to cool a big dog in camp, and can be nice in a tent (for people as well as the dog). Like you, I find the 18 volt battery can be shared over multiple tools, in my case an...

I’m not familiar with the Kenwood so can’t offer much in the way of a comparison. What I can say is that the Yaesu has the best screen and easiest to use controls of any radio that I have ever used (everything from Motorolas to Baofengs). I find it’s touch screen to be very responsive and...

One of the reasons I chose a Yaesu 400XDR was for its APRS abilities. I activate it whenever I am in the Jeep, which is pretty much daily. I also use APRS.fi on my phone and iPad. I’m a member of my Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue unit, and we are moving towards greater and greater use of...

My working list for 2015 JKUR Electrical Power Distribution BS= Blue Sea All wire is marine grade tinned, copper strand Battery Direct Power: -ARB dual compressor (two 30 amp maxi fuses inline below breakers) -ARB refrigerator (15 amp fuse inline below breakers) 8 gauge wire -Susquehanna...

And that, of course, is the point. One does what is necessary to not do it.

What if you have to leave your 4 year old child . . . .?

A couple of additions I’ve found valuable: 1. A handle that accepts standard reciprocating saw blades, so you can use them manually to make cuts in confined spaces. I’ve used this several times in the field, once to trim rock rails. Carry at last four metal cutting blades, 2 fine, the other 2...

Did this last November in a JKUR with 2.5 lift & 35 in tires. As I recall I was very happy to have as much ground clearance as I did for some very deeply rutted sections. A couple of years earlier I had been scared off from doing the circum nav. by a ranger at the Mono Lake Visitors center...

I have a 2500 4WD Suburban I bought new in 1990. I've covered more off road miles in it--from Baja to Alaska -- than all my other 4x4s combined. Though a 2015 JKUR Hard Rock is now my primary 4x4, and I truly love it, I often find myself wishing I'd brought the Suburban instead. Most folks...