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  1. Plasmajab

    HAM/GMRS/CB Channel preferences?

    For 2m Amateur we use: On-Road 146.520 For linking up / listening. Then move to 146.500 for talking at length or veh to veh in route coms. Off-Road 146.460. If occupied +/- One click of the dial. 520 to meet, 500 to chat, 460 to hit the tail. For CB: 19 to connect, 17 to chat or veh to...
  2. Plasmajab

    What Did You Do With Your Rig Today?

    Bit of paint work. Ironic because at some point its coming off on a branch- I guaruntee it. Before: After: Its not much. But its a start.
  3. Plasmajab

    Handheld Ham Radio Adivce

    Congrats. I'd look for something that does 2m/70cm and has a bnc antenna connector. Like a yaesu ft4xr, alinco dj-500t, icom ic-v80. I know most of these are all BNC connector, but that and a tiny mag mount and a 12 plug, and youre off to the races. Upgrade each bit as you go along. It might...
  4. Plasmajab

    Kayaks - Inflatable, Rigid, Folding. . . whaddya have and how do ya like it?

    Thats awesome, Im just down from Peterborough, on the bay side of the locks. Do you have a pic of the frame?
  5. Plasmajab

    Kayaks - Inflatable, Rigid, Folding. . . whaddya have and how do ya like it?

    Thats just it. And you can pick them up uber cheap on the local buy and sell's (Kijiji, Craigslist, etc) because most people that get hooked on Kayaking typically upgrade from the pelicans to one of the more premium brands.
  6. Plasmajab

    Kayaks - Inflatable, Rigid, Folding. . . whaddya have and how do ya like it?

    5 of em.. All pelicans. Yeah, pelican doesn't make the best kayak. I will easily attest to an Old south being a gazillion times better. But if your new and curious to the kayaking its a good starting point. Its hard to see, but the young fellers little SOT is a good starter. Sorry...
  7. Plasmajab

    Member Introductions *NEW MEMBERS INTRODUCE YOURSELF*

    Hello, I'm from southern Ontario. Just joining in the forums. Done a lot of wheeling in my past 17 years in the Canadian Armed Forces as an Mobile Support Equipment Operator (Fancy term for truck driver/heavy equipment operator), but I've recently started to get an itch for exploring now that...
  8. Plasmajab

    HAM Radio Call Sign Check-In Thread

    VA3IRA, checking in. As well I am one of Industry Canada's examiners located near Belleville, ON, should any lurkers want to write their exam in my area, there is no charge for writing it.