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I've tested a few of the Baofeng radios with a power meter and dummy load and have yet to have one put out rated power. The closest I've gotten is 4.5W with my UV-5RA and a friend's "8 Watt" version put out about 7 watts max.

There are currrently 3 meet-ups going on. OB won't let me link them here for some reason....

My kids got me a 20oz Wal-Mart cup last year I use for my sipping coffee. I recently bought a Stanley 2QT bottle that will easily hold a full 12 cup coffee maker full. I'll fill my cup, put the rest in the Stanley and take them both to the garage. It's worked really well for a couple hours worth...

The little Baofeng's are popular and one of them really renewed my interest in Ham radio after being away from the hobby for a while. So I can't really knock them. BUT, you have to be careful because they can cause some issues, such as being able to transmit on frequencies you shouldn't be on...

I picked up another Kenwood TM-D710Ga radio for my pickup on the Black Friday sales at HRO. I also scored a second hand Trasharoo for the trailer for a good deal from a guy in the Xterra circles. I did some tablet shopping but got so disgusted with how the specs and info is listed online...

Which antenna works better will depend a lot on the terrain you are in. A standard 1/4 wave antenna works better for the deep valleys and sharp mountains I'm normally in locally. The higher radiating angles work better in this area, being able to razor blade the sharp ridges to get signal...

Hey folks! The year has mostly passed us by now and we've had ok turn out for the meetups! I want to thank everyone who was able to get out and hang out with us for a bit. Here are my thoughts for the year: I really enjoy getting to meet everyone and spend time hanging out over some good BBQ...

I had a great time this evening everyone! Looking forward to getting together with everyone again when we can. I think Brian was on to something with the "around a fire" comment!

Looking forward to catching up with everyone today. My X is down for a while but I'll be bringing out my pickup.

Yes.

Nice!

They never made a 3.69 M205 so they're rare. Be easier to find a 4.10 probably? They do come up with the ARB already setup though occasionally.

That's a good price.

What part # do you have? I don't see the BDX listed for an Xterra on their site?

I've never heard that the bully dog will correct the speedo on a 2nd Gen.

WRAU232 I have Ham and GMRS. Ham is a hobby for me too but one that offers a world of good information about effective communication and equipment operation that will improve your setup overall. GMRS has is a good alternative for those not willing to take the test though.

You really can't. They average all four wheel speeds and send that to the dash. There is one company that makes a piece you splice into the dash. There are rumors Nissan can actually change it but no one I've heard of has managed to find a dealership that will try. Maybe you'll have some luck to...

Did you correct that for tire size? OE speedo is calibrated for 265/75/16s.

For those who might not have seen it, there's a seperate Rally Point for the last meetup this year! https://www.overlandbound.com/forums/threads/western-virginia-roanoke-area-end-of-the-year-meet-up.28582/ Hope everyone can make it out!