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How it looked the day I brought it home (Jan. 2, 2017) Upcoming... * Radio Installations (Yes Plural) * Antenna Installations (Again Plural) * Armor? * Lift? * 37" Tires? * ?? * Profit --- Radios are starting to go in already: I'm a big fan of Ram Mounts and use them for a lot of things...

On Sunday May 22, 2016 I will be embarking on my first solo road trip in a while. I'm starting out with a pretty non-exciting run from Bastrop, Texas (Near Austin) up to Littleton, Colorado. I'll be working in Littleton on the 23 through the 27th of May. (If you're in the area and want to...

I don't know how many of you have built something like an ARES/RACES Go Kit. I just started to assemble mine. It's currently going to be 2M only. However I imagine I'll eventually either add a second radio (Likely an FT-7800r) or replace the FT-2800r with an FT-7800r dual band. If you've...

I have a Kenwood TS-480Sat HF+6M all mode 100w Mobile? Fully functional, 100w on all bands. Cosmetically it's an 8 (one scratch on the top of the case (pictured)) The control head mount also works on a desk, so this could be used pretty easily in the house. $625 Plus shipping, or I can meet...

PADRE ISLAND NATIONAL SEASHORE RUN In case anyone is interested - there is a multi club group heading for Padre Island National Seashore (PINS) on April 22-24. Doesn't mater what you drive or your experience level. We'll most likely be camping at the end of the island so you will need to bring...

My wife, daughter, and I will be spending a few days in New Mexico, using Roswell as a base camp (Hotel..) starting next week. Another Ham Radio/overland/rock crawling friend of mine. I'm not sure who's all in the area, but I'd love to share beers, rig chat and whatever else with the locals if...

The Event In partnership with the fine folks of Heart of Texas Off Road Club, and the Hidden Falls Adventure Off Road Park, I am putting on a dual event for ARRL Field Day this year. Come out Hidden Falls Adventure Park (Near Marble Falls, TX) for a couple of nights of camping and Wheeling/Rock...

I'm going to be driving with my wife and daughter from Austin, TX all the way up to Pewaukee, WI this weekend. We'll be there for at least a week, and maybe two. Are any of y'all Cheese Heads? And If so, would you like to get together some evening for dinner, or coffee, or drinks? Perhaps do...

The fourth weekend of June we are going to hold an event at Hidden Falls Adventure Park to coincide with ARRL Field Day. June 24-26. -- Hidden Falls Adventure Park: 7030 E FM 1431, Marble Falls, TX 78654 Come out to the Park for a couple of nights of camping and wheeling. From Noon Saturday...

I wish I lived in an area with more woods to camp in. This looks super cool. http://www.tentsile.com/collections/frontpage/products/vista

I've been asked by several people what the advantage of APRS is over Spot. The truth is they really fill different roles, with some overlap. This video shows a way to blend the two services together, which is very slick. The gist is an iOS application on a phone or tablet scrapes your...

I want to start by saying I'm not looking for a "Zombie Apocalypse" Get out of dodge bag. More specifically I volunteer with ARES (Amateur Radio Emergency Service) and RACES (Radio Amateur Emergency Service) Both organizations may deploy me as a communicator to an area that's not home to help...

This is not exactly overlanding, but if you're in Central Texas, want to meet at least one other Overland Bound forum member, and want to see how your truck will do off road come on out to Hidden Falls Adventure Park on Saturday Jan. 16, and 17. The club "Heart of Texas Off Road Club" typically...

I'd like to see yours! Here's a few of mine. From my first run of the "Texas Hill Country Overland Route" (Austin to Llano) From the Heart Of Texas Off Road Club "Wine Run"

I was talking with @administrator in messages and an interesting idea was brought up. I'd like to know how many of you live within range of an Echolink, or IRLP linked repeater?

What Band(s) do you have available to you in your Overland rig? What thought process lead you to picking this/these band(s)?

I'd like to get a feel for the Hams in the group. Do you Overland with a Mobile VHF/UHF radio, A handheld VHF/UHF Radio, or both? Then, if you would be willing to explain the reasoning you've used for making the decision you have.

What Is Ham Radio: The ARRL describes Amateur Radio as follows: "Amateur Radio (ham radio) is a popular hobby and service that brings people, electronics and communication together. People use ham radio to talk across town, around the world, or even into space, all without the Internet or cell...

This feels like cheating, but during our Christmas trip back to the Midwest we took my wife's car. She has a Yaesu FT-8800r in the car, and we brought a Yaesu VX-7R with us as well, but I don't have an APRS unit for her car yet like I have in the truck. I wanted a way for my dad to track our...

There are a handful of vendors building kits to tidy up accessory wiring on our trucks. Two big ones come to mind with sPOD, and Switch-Pros One you may not have heard of is Trail Toys and their NSA (No Strings Attached) Switch Panel Trail Toys is one guy, located near Houston, Texas. (He...