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  1. KD7WCD

    Choices !

    Welcome to the community. I am sure your post will open up some passionate discussion. But as the founding fathers of this community says. "It's not what you drive...". Sounds like the Jeep may not be suited to long haul in it's current configuration. Are thinking of making changes to it's...
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    HAM Radio Call Sign Check-In Thread

    We are going out on Saturday. Going to play in the desert and then cook up some lunch some place along the way. If we do 4Peaks or Montana mountain that put us up on the mountain top in the afternoon. By 18:00 we should be on our way home. I run with ham sticks that I can put up when I want to...
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    HAM Radio Call Sign Check-In Thread

    Was it this weekend or last weekend you could set up a time to do so HF contacts? I am going to do a little day trip and could make it to so high ground by early afternoon. We could set a time or two to try for. I can do 20 and 40 with out to much effort. Sent from my "Smart Phone"
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    HAM Radio Call Sign Check-In Thread

    We don't do daylight savings in AZ because who wants another hour of sun when it is 120°. I wish the rest of the country didn't do it because it is always a headache keeping track of everyone else's time. We always have crew late that Sunday in the fall because there "smart phone" will change on...
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    HAM Radio Call Sign Check-In Thread

    I think this time of year we are only 2 hour behind. Same as Denver. AZ does not do Day Light Savings Time. We are always UTC -7. My meeting is at 6PM AZ time. So realistically I am tied up from 5 to around 10. Sent from my "Smart Phone"
  6. KD7WCD

    HAM Radio Call Sign Check-In Thread

    I'd be up for that but I have a meeting this coming Saturday. So timing would be important for me. Maybe start a new thread and put a link here. Pick a date a week or two out (Saturdays are good for me) and give a few folks a chance to see it. Or maybe even something to put up on the event...
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    HAM Radio Call Sign Check-In Thread

    Maybe structure a net so those who have HF capability can collect VHF/UHF check ins and relay them. Would be good practice on relaying traffic. If we going to make it a resource for those on an expedition once a week would be a minimum. Kind of like a Maritime net. That could be a much bigger...
  8. KD7WCD

    Tree hangers?

    I find it is not as good as my bed at home but out in the world I love it. I can never really get comfortable sleeping on the ground. Closes I come when camping is if I use an over sized inflatable air mattress which often sags at the end of the night. It can take a couple of tries to dial in...
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    Tree hangers?

    Have for years. Before it was really a thing I started swing in hammocks when on rafting trips. Had had one of the original designs of the North American Clark Hammock. I have since moved to a more modular system which is a lot more versatile and comfortable. I am a big guy and air mattress...
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    HAM Radio Call Sign Check-In Thread

    Sure seams like there could be an HF net once a month or so? Would be a good excuse to go out and do some "Mountain Topping". Sent from my "Smart Phone"
  11. KD7WCD

    Lets See Your Solar Setups For Camping

    Great wright up. Got me thinking about refining my rig this year. Sent from my "Smart Phone"
  12. KD7WCD

    What Did You Do With Your Rig Today?

    Not sure what kind of vehicle or step bars you have. When I bought my Xterra the steeler wouldn't install step bars on the Off Road model because they would not support the weight it the truck and could cause even more damage and jam the doors from opening. The difference between side steps...
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    What Did You Do With Your Rig Today?

    Nice. The Rock Sliders were the first thing I did to my rig. Worth every penny in the protection they offer. Plus they make a great lift point for a Hi-Lift out on the trail. Can support both Wheels off the ground. ( Not that I would recommend doing that). Sent from my "Smart Phone"
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    What Did You Do With Your Rig Today?

    Shrock Works? Sent from my "Smart Phone"
  15. KD7WCD

    What Did You Do With Your Rig Today?

    According to Paul at PRG where I got the shocks, they can be mounted in either direction with or without the boot. I went without the boot because living in a dry dusty part of the world i have had boots collect sandy abrasive type of material and figure the way it will fall away for the most...
  16. KD7WCD

    What Did You Do With Your Rig Today?

    Time for new shocks so time for an upgrade. [emoji12] [emoji106] Starting with the rears. Sent from my "Smart Phone"
  17. KD7WCD

    What Did You Do With Your Rig Today?

    Got new threads for my Xterra. This is my third set of the Cooper Tires and they are perfect for life in the desert. Sent from my "Smart Phone"
  18. KD7WCD

    Ham Radio - HF/VHF/UHF

    I have an 897 as well. Thing I did is set them up the same with memories and programs buttons on the mic. That way it is rather seamless going back and forth. I have been thinking of putting my dual band UHF/VHF back in the Xterra. It would make some of the service event operations. Then take...
  19. KD7WCD

    Ham Radio - HF/VHF/UHF

    The 857 has been great for my Xterra. Great for Mountain Topping. ️ Sent from my "Smart Phone"
  20. KD7WCD

    Ham Radio - HF/VHF/UHF

    Yea. I already do the NOAA stuff and am a skywarn spotter. The for cast we use for work are specific to a particular location and go out several days. We have found them to be extremely accurate. The forcast put out by NOAA are general in nature for a larger area. Nothing wrong with what NOAA...
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