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  1. M Rose

    Comms for your rig

    I have a CB in my rig, it’s even hooked up... but typically it stays off... I find myself talking more and more on 2M and less on the CB... I use GRMS for spotters... your mileage might differ.
  2. M Rose

    Wiring help

    This diagram is exactly how I wired mine up... ran a simple dedicated power wire from the Circuit Breaker to the In Cab Fuse Box, then attached my 2m rig to the Fuse Box Input with the supplies fused harness. My Fuse box is a little more complex than your since it houses relays as well as...
  3. M Rose

    Let's Talk Cast Iron

    Camping I poor it in the fire... at home the grease goes in the lard pot
  4. M Rose

    Resolved Can’t submit reply to thread

    It’s working now... I removed words like COVID and VIRUS
  5. M Rose

    Member Introductions *NEW MEMBERS INTRODUCE YOURSELF*

    Welcome Aaron , I am the Northwest Regional Director for Overland Bound. @Gabriel Bozeman is your closest Member Representative. Due to “Social Distancing” and “Shelter In Place” practices during the COVID-19 Pandemic, we have temporarily postponed group meetups, trail rides, and Campouts...
  6. M Rose

    Anyone using APRS?

    Because I was given the TNC3 to play with, and the TNC3 connects to my iPad
  7. M Rose

    Anyone using APRS?

    I’m setting up an APRS station using a Raspberry Pi 3, Mobilinkd TNC 3 and cheap Chinese HT. Nothing really substantial to post on my setup yet as I am still building the whole system. I just got some of the software installed last night, and am currently setting up the software side of...
  8. M Rose

    Overland Bound Flag?

    I like the yellow background... maybe an outfit and explore in the lower right corner and region in upper left? I don’t know... just giving ideas
  9. M Rose

    Overland Bound Flag?

    Did you talk to @Michael and @Corrie, Sending a DM
  10. M Rose

    Member Introductions *NEW MEMBERS INTRODUCE YOURSELF*

    Welcome , I am the Northwest Regional Director for Overland Bound. @Big G is your closest Member Representative. Due to “Social Distancing” and “Shelter In Place” practices during the COVID-19 Pandemic, we have temporarily postponed group meetups, trail rides, and Campouts. Instead the...
  11. M Rose

    Rotopax water packs safe for drinking water?

    No that’s for cleaning a potable water container, not to purify the water...
  12. M Rose

    Cheap “Tips” and “Tricks

    Here is another one... when storing your water containers for extended time: Point the spout down and leave the cap slightly unscrewed to allow the container to drain and breath, while keeping out bugs, spiders, and dust. to clean the container use 1 tablespoon of bleach for every gallon of...
  13. M Rose

    Rotopax water packs safe for drinking water?

    The recommended Bleach solution for potable water is 1 tablespoon per gallon of water... anytime you get a new to you water container fill with the bleach solution half full and shake the container vigorously for several seconds (30 is more than enough), then fill the rest of the way with more...
  14. M Rose

    Cheap “Tips” and “Tricks

    I use magnets wherever I can... they hold my Mic, Flashlight, Tablet, Cellphone, and myriad of other items I want to keep handy
  15. M Rose

    Cheap “Tips” and “Tricks

    Can you manually turn on the lights as well?
  16. M Rose

    UV-5R as a mobile rig

    The Yaesu FT-2980R is selling for 135 right now... great 85 watt rig.
  17. M Rose

    GMRS Radio!

    Thanks you, @Greg Eigsti and I were discussing this last night.
  18. M Rose

    GMRS Radio!

    Are the kids on lower channels? FMRS is shared on the lower GRMS channels
  19. M Rose

    Portland/Vancouver explorer

    Click on the links I posted above.
  20. M Rose

    UV-5R as a mobile rig

    Your problem is the antenna on the UV-5R. I have been experimenting with antennas the past month or so mainly with the UV-5R and the Ic 7100. The problem is the wattage and the propagation of the UV-5R. A high end radio can make a mediocre antenna work, where a low end rig can’t make even the...