Recent content by Slolane

I have an FTM-400. FT-70D and Baofeng HTs + a CB. Also have handheld FRS/GMRS radios. I’ll probably add a GMRS mobile to the Jeep sometime in the future.

I’ve been reading threads and watching videos about installing my new Yaesu FTM-400XDR in my Jeep. I finally finished up today, here’s what I’ve done so far: I wanted to mount the antenna on the rear, don’t want it to get ripped off by branches if it were mounted with a lip mount on the hood...

I just bought a Yaesu FTM-400XDR to install in my Jeep JKU. I’m still not sure where I want to mount the hardware. Looking at antenna mounting, I think I’ve narrowed it down to 2 spots. First is on a bracket that is on my spare tire carrier. It is the highest place on the vehicle except the...

Thanks for your response Mike. I have already joined my local club (Manatee Ameteur Radio Club). The issue is they have not had any “in person” meetings due to Covid for quite a while. Fortunately they are hosting an outdoor ham fest next weekend. I’ll be attending and checking out members...

Interesting thread I‘ve used FRS for a fairly long time for communicating with the wife while parking our RV. Picked up a CB (Cobra 75) when I went to a Jeep Jamboree since they required it. Haven’t used it since. This year we went on a trip to SW Colorado. I was going to do some solo...

I just passed the Technician exam Saturday and got my call sign this morning - KO4PPV. Now I need to get a radio........

Kentucky Bourbons for me. Woodford, Basil Haden, Elija Craig are good. Costco has the 1.75 L Woodword reserve for $60!

Hello everyone! Bud here from Bradenton Florida. My wife and I enjoy off-reading in my JKU. I’m new to overlanding, looking forward to learning a lot on here!