Recent content by moonpatrol

I took some new gear out to Anza Borrego this weekend to try operating in the timing/freq discussed. Gear involved was: mchf QRP SDR transceiver (~10W) SOTABeams 7m telescopic mast SOTABeams linked-dipole 20-80m No very close contacts (<100mi) but that was not expected having not set scheduled...

I updated the title to be Sked because that seems more appropriate. Since it will hopefully be a very local thing often without many participants (for now!), it probably doesn't need the overhead (and availability) of a net controller. My expectation is that I'll probably call for contacts at...

Makes sense! So 3.890 sounds like the leading contender but additional feedback welcome of course. Using SDRs to check things out is a great idea--I'll start monitoring in the 3890 range. I haven't done much on 80m (as you can tell) due to space, but shouldn't be much of a problem in the...

I'm ready to join if this gets started up again! Also proposing a regional/NVIS HF net in separate post, would appreciate any ideas.

TLDR - Proposing a regular evening meeting time/place (NVIS, 80m) so we can check in from camp with others in our region. Any interest? OK, so I’ve got the standard issue Baofeng VHF, and it’s fine for the group trip but…I kept thinking: how cool would it be to set up camp, deploy an antenna...

Looks like a great trip! I saw you all pass by out there on Saline Valley Road on your way up Hunter Mountain. Were any of you caught off gaurd by the 500' of super deep, soft powder on the way down? I thought it was just ruts in mud at first and plowed right in. Time for a new air filter after...

Ordered! Dual motor. Agree with Hans the tri is ideal for adventures but: +20k and 1yr (in Tesla time that’s probably +3y)

That's what really surprised me actually since I hadn't come across that info in my research: bypass is basically a road that goes right around it on power/waterline maintained graded roads--mayyybe an extra mile at most. In fact, probably most sections could be bypassed on such roads. Sadly I...

Sadly we were on the road far too late. Saw your APRS (and headlights I believe) right before you crossed the piute range and wasn't able to raise you on 2m--we ended up camping on the East side of the range. Did you make it all the way as planned? Were you able to make it down Watson Wash...

Had an awesome trip and can't wait to go back. Quick follow up with a few photos from this trip and some learnings. Keep in mind I'm a noob with most of my desert experience in backpacking: This road is freakin long. Started late at 95, bailed out at Little Cowhole just because we didn't have...

Yep, rolling right through Xmas starting tomorrow morning and returning 12/25 evening. Longest trip I’ve done so far. Planning on taking our time starting with the petroglyphs along 95, and doing whatever other hikes and detours possible along the way. Will monitor 146.46 and possibly meet...

Checking point forecasts, I’m not seeing temps in the low twenties. Phallus camp showing low estimate around 37F, but lower elevations in low 40s. Are those nws forecast not good in this area? We’re going to spend 4 days on the trail, but we might try to meet you at rally point. Any idea where...

My brother and I will be heading out Saturday morning as well. First time for us noobs. We are planning to explore around a bit and try to mix in some hikes. Just got my copy of the road guide and studying carefully. (Edit: just saw rally point info) Checking out rally point info now, definitely...

Awesome! My pro4x wants to be like that when it grows up. What are those two antennas? Looking into options now for 2m and possibly HF

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