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I got my Technician’s license a couple years ago. Bought a 2M/70cm radio. I generally use 2M since it’s what overlanders use. i run a Tram 1181 which is great for the woods, short enough to avoid breakage, long enough to get good distance. I’m curious what antenna y’all are using off-road for...

I’m a 62 year old curmudgeon, no man bun here. LOL I didn’t know Benchmade did that, I’ll reach out to them.

So when I bought my Benchmade Bushwhacker 162 (S30v) at REI, the knife specialist advised me to have a professional knife sharpener do the thing.

My Benchmade Bushcraft 162 uses S30V stainless steel. Hard to sharpen, but hard to dull the edge.

I spent a few years looking for a Benchmade Bushcrafter 162, finally found one, and it's lived up to it's reputation. Great for splitting wood, starting fires, etc. I also carry a couple Leatherman and Gerber working knives, and a Swiss Army.

I just contacted RAM Mounts to see if they can cut/vend/drill a piece of metal so I can use their product in my 2021 JLUR. Some intern suggested I spend more money on another one of their products. #lol Option 1: Option 2:

Just stumbled onto this thread. I don't like to have stuff mounted at or above the dash level, so I h ave my HAM/GMS mounted to a seat rail mounted Lido Mount kit. Very sturdy, and can be removed/hidden in a couple seconds. https://donmontalvo.com/2022/08/14/lido-radio-mount-ftw/ The Lido...

I’m assuming or hoping the ICON IC-7100 face plate can be mounted in a Jeep? It seems to stick out a bit on the bottom edge.

I had to Google for “HAM POTA”. :) Not familiar with those kinds of events. I’m using HAM for off-roading and over-landing, as most of my buddies are running 2M and they monitor two channels. Which is why I bought the FTR-400DX. As I get closer to retirement I’m growing more interested in...

As I study for my General license, I’ve got my eye on the Yeasu FT-891 (most likely) or the ICOM IC-7100 (provably not).

Curious if the specs are listed somewhere. Google failed me. I’m happy with my FTM400DRX but you never know.

https://www.dxzone.com/yaesu-introduces-the-new-ftm-500d-series/

I know how it's done, just never did it before and would rather not risk it. My end goal is to have the Yaesu FTM-400XDR and an Anytone AT-6666, and be done iwth it. :)

I used to run with a Cobra 29, peaked and tuned at a local truck stop.

Yaesu FTM-400XDR

The shop told me it's a simple process, but it's not something I'd dare do myself. LOL

Forgot to respond to this, the shop won't do the MARS mod unless it's done at purchase time.

Just got the invite but I don’t see the RSVP. I would be coming over from Devon, PA.

Just got the invite but I don’t see the RSVP. I would be coming over from Devon, PA.

I decided to run both. https://donmontalvo.com/2022/08/14/lido-radio-mount-ftw/