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  1. Sparksalot

    Ask About Gaia GPS!

    I use an Xgrip for my iPad to do the same thing.
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    Wyoming meet-up/ camp out

    I wish I had known that back in 2018. My daughter and I were in Atlantic City coming home from New Fork Lakes.
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    Unique uses for a tow strap!

    TMI :joycat:
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    RC Toys / Drones / Crawlers

    Did you mean to post that on the repairs thread?
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    Repairs, tools, off-roading training

    I patched a burst radiator in the middle of nowhere in big bend with some JB weld recently. I’d have never thought about taking any, but luckily another friend did. Small and easy to stow, there’s now some in my kit. We all learn little tidbits over time, so it never hurts to ask questions...
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    RC Toys / Drones / Crawlers

    Breakage and repair are my biggest concerns. I love the little Axial truck I have already and know it does have massive support.
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    RC Toys / Drones / Crawlers

    Does anyone have experience with FMS models? I’m really liking these two https://www.towerhobbies.com/product/112-mb-scaler-4wd-brushed-rtr/FMMROC009RTR.html https://www.towerhobbies.com/product/118-atlas-6wd-brushed-crawler-rtr-red/FMMROC002T1.html
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    Ham radio

    +1 @Dlnuckolls
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    Zuki - Chevy Tracker- Geo's

    I’m curious about these little rigs as well.
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    Post a Picture That Defines Overlanding For You

    The one behind dad? Nice eye, and nice piece.
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    Windshield Pics...

    Downtown Lubbock, Tx still has brick streets in quite a few places. The last I knew they were designated historic landmarks so were maintained and not replaced.
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    Post a Picture That Defines Overlanding For You

    Exploring the variety of landscape you can visit. Big Bend, TX and Chloride Canyon, NM.
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    Ham radio

    Huh?
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    Let’s Go Digital on the move

    144.39 is the US calling frequency for APRS. Might be packet in general, I don’t recall. The hardware itself will repeat any signal heard, and in the case of APRS specifically, put it onto APRS.FI, in other words the internet.
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    Windshield Pics...

    You only need to find a charging cactus to keep it rolling in the desert.
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    U.S. Park Pass

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    We Got Comms

    The ARES affiliated ham clubs do as well in central Texas.
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    Ham radio

    You should be able to do quite a bit for $500. For radios I'd suggest sticking with Icom, Kenwood, Alinco. I know Yeasu has an overland following, but I can't say good or bad. They were not a go to choice in the 80s. I've had good luck with used radios on E-bay over the years. Be wary of...