US West Ham Radio Weekly NET

[overland.productions]

I am also having trouble connecting. Maybe it’s not us!

 

[12poundtest]

I am also having trouble connecting. Maybe it’s not us!

Hmm... maybe not. The internet has been stressed at our home lately.

 

[ru108]

OB net notes 4/10/20​

Open topic



W7BR - Thanks for joining. Still looking for topics. Please let one of the controllers know, as well as backups. Want to remind everyone that we are welcome to use DMR TG Venture Overland (31655) hosted by AA1PR (Mike) when it isn’t net nights.

K7XPO - OB app Beta is live, so if interested in joining, there is a video that Micheal loaded on the the YT channel that has info to join the beta. The more people we can get, the more we can find out what needs to be fixed. Just wanted to say, would like to do what people are doing in your downtime while stuck at home? I’m using the time to try and do all the upgrades I’ve had planned to Jeep for shore power, also have new solar that I need to make a rack for, as well as some more little things. Nothing for round 2, but was reminded I need to do an oil change! Have a great weekend.

VK7VWK - All well here on a Saturday morning. Just weird but giving me time to get work done on campers and such. Just wishing everyone to stay well. Just going to hang around here and watch the weather. Seeing some come in.

N8XYO - Just sitting around with the kids. Have family down where you are, Shane. Must be from the north…you don’t have a LA accent. Only other thing to add. Ordered an antenna and wire from Ebay 9-10 days ago and still haven’t received them. Tracking shows its taking its time. Ordered a Slim Jim from another operator and some RG8. Sellers can’t find them either.

W8ILL - Sorry about the key down. Mouse stuck. Got my antennas up and just trying to make it through the virus lockdown. Trying to sort out my junk stash as well. Big job.

KI7RAM - Trying to stay out of my better half’s way and doing a honey do list. Get a few things done on the 4R as well. Finished a tool box for it and built a cutting board sink cover for the big rig. Working on outside projects as well.

N7PHY - Welcome to any first timers. Been working from home and the load has just exploded. Not complaining, but complaining. Envy the neighbors right now. Nice weather. Cleaning up some fishing equipment and can’t wait to get out. Forgot to mention that Brent is getting good with the videos. Good drone work!

KT4OZ - Hope everyone has been safe. Got the essential paperwork, so nothing has really changed. Work, come home and deal with the kids. Some interesting fights in the evenings, but everybody is dealing with it. Cleaned around the house and the yard is next. Doing some gear trades with friends and got my hands on a few knives recently. Current favorite is an Essy(sp?) RB3 that I like. Not much radio lately. Just trying to keep moving and mind on other things. Rumors going around that VA is crossing the hump and should be dropping soon, so that’s good news. Plans for tomorrow, smoke a pork butt. Snowed today and then immediately warmed up and melted. May also get around to wiring up the rear locker on the Xterra. Also need to replace the axel when it gets in.

KA7OLE - PNW has had some really nice days the last month or so. Been tempting to get out, but respecting the stay at home orders. Planning some trips, though for June and hopefully things will settle down. Also, any HF activity from OB members. No projects going on. NW Overland Rally has been moved to June so hopefully that will happen. Really fun time.

AA1PR - Happy Easter. Just staying home more than I ever has. Everybody wearing mask, so I laugh a bit. Venture Overland DMR TG 31655. Also sign up on the Venture Overland site. We’ll get you approved so you can have access. Trying to grow the group, so check it out.

KJ7KPP - SE ID going good. Been doing a bit of fishing at a local pond and playing around with HF a bit. Put up an 80-10 dipole last week. Made a few contacts and hope to get 20 working good.

K7IEX - Been good in AZ. Both GF and I work from home. Lots of people are probably getting stir crazy, but we’re used to it. Just trying to stay safe and inside. Had a lot of time for reading. Antenna-theory.com. Lots of good info on the site.

K8RAP - Like to reach out to buddy Earl. Known him for 30 years. Got hold of each other about 3 weeks ago after not talking for 20 years. Been great. Nice to get close, but staying apart via radio. Glad to talk to old friend. Just received first DMR radio as a b-day present. Didn’t think I’d ever get into digital, but pending a lot of time with it. Side note re: social distancing. Told kids that there will be no dine-in, only take out! Some family got 100 rolls of TP for $100 and thought they got they got a good deal. Turned out it was only good for 2 uses. Quite an experience working from home.

VA2EEK - Doing good in the great white north. Snow melting and trails thawing, but we can’t use them! People still walking them, though. Just closed everything due to worry about congregating in the parking lot. Even people walking the neighborhood not SD. I’m working from home, 3rd string so to speak, but still working. In the IT branch of Fed Gov’t. and have some slack time that I’ve been using for SAR stuff. Training came to a halt, so been using online meetings as a stand in. Did sessions last week on radio procedures. Worked out well video chat due to muting and unmuting your mic is almost PTT. Zinc lozenges for scratchy throat. Processing a video I’m going to post on the training we’ve been doing. Not nearly as exciting as drone stuff, but necessary. Hoping for no floods. Looking like a normal melt so should be ok.

W7BR - Welcome new guys. Been repairing things that broke on my last trip to DV and working on my videos on YT. Going to put some more up this weekend. Also just catching up on chores around the house. Essential employees, but get to work from home. Look into OMISS net if you haven’t. Been participating in that a bit. Also a 3.945 in the NW everyday as well if anyone wants to check in there.

NB9D - Good net and glad to hear everyone. Been picking up spring branches and spring cleanup outside. Got over a foot of snow last night that put a stop to it and will probably have to start over.

K1CJM - Taking walks and trying to stay healthy. Want to work on the truck, but can’t really get out there much. Packing right now for a move to AZ. Gonna be an interesting move. Not too much COVID where we’re going, so we’ll see. Just wish we could get out more. Need to pull sway bars off of the Tahoe for more articulation. Need to work on on the back since the front is good. Little more wiring as well. Hardest thing is just to get the motivation to work on it, but need to get done before the move.

KD9CVD - Just posted a link in the chat. Made a goofy overland video and was first one I ever did. https://youtu.be/nvlFEYGopKQ Been working on my truck and RTT. Solar panel project as well. Been busy and trying to stay sane. Hope everyone stays safe and healthy. Question: Who do we talk to about being a net control? Answered to check the announcement thread for info to get us.

KE8AYE - Dealing with allergies. Everything shut down here in OH. Worked on the rig and planning a couple of trips. Spent most of my free time reorganizing the shack. Looking for HF equipment to get into that. Doing some shopping. Topic: fridge reviews…looking to buy one.

KD8YMT - Essential health care workers. Not much changed except for more work. Try to squeeze in radio when I can. You find ways to do things to keep busy is about the bet anyone can do. Been playing with QRP a bit as well.

KN4QMN - All my welding classes have been canceled, but still working. Was able to get out and go for a hike yesterday. Going to start working on a go-box soon. Also planing to make an emcom trailer at some point as well.

KN4YAL - Thanks to all the first responders! Not really doing anything due to self quarantine.

KC8FQV - Weather has been funny. Got a bit of snow then back to sun. Done a lot of camping when younger and RV shows. Used to rent some as well. Don’t camp much anymore, but don’t know what we’re going to do this year.

KO4BDT - Not much to do but work. Just finished second 36 hr at the fire station. No time for much else. Gotta go back tomorrow.

N6DWA - Gotten a lot done. Made 2 garden beds in the front yard, moved a shed and now just remounting IC5100 in vehicle as well as some maintenance. Everybody is happy and healthy, so doing well.

VK2DY - Nice day 70F and sunny. Good autumn weather. On lockdown here except for essential stuff. Can go to a park to exercise, but you’d better be local. Could be subjected to fines if you’re not where you’re supposed to be. Even the beaches are closed except to locals. Did some shopping today and will hunker down for the next few days.

K5TIN (net control) - Blessed to still be working, but have been really busy. Glad to hear everyone is doing well. Spending my down time planning upgrades on the 4R and planning trips that, hopefully, will happen in 2021.

26 check-ins including net control. Great net tonight! Thanks for checking in and hope to hear everyone next week.

 

[Liana Lehua]

Grits n Gravy keeps timing out on me. Dang it. I'll get my radio connected for the next one. I'll listen along on Broadcastify.

That's too bad Liana. Let's figure that out someday when you have some time.

Thank you. I was trying via the Echolink app on my phone, because I didn’t have my radio with me. I am going to join via DMR next week. I look forward to participating.

 

[12poundtest]

Hello Everyone,
I hope you are all healthy and safe. This evening I'll be your net control for the Overland Bound amateur radio net. The featured OB article "Breaking down the tool roll" caught my attention and I thought it might make an interesting net topic. We don't necessarily need to go into each individual tool you carry but I am very interested in what problems you anticipate needing to fix. How much or how little do you carry? What about extra fluids for the vehicle? And how do you store all those tools?

Breaking Down the Tool Roll - Overland Bound

Is a tool roll really THAT much better than a tool box? Yes. Yes, it is. Why? Because with one hand movement, you can see everything that you’re working with, which is especially useful when your rig isn’t working.

www.overlandbound.com

If you're not sure about how to use Echolink, a GREAT how-to article on getting started can be found HERE to get you up and running!

Who: All licensed Amateur Radio operators are welcome to check-in.
Time : 17:30 hours PT/2030 hours ET
Where : Echolink Node 591550 (USA-GNG) known also as Grits N Gravy, DMR TG 1137550 and Allstar 41130

Anyone can listen only here www.broadcastify.com/listen/feed/29437/web

As always, if anyone would like to assist as net controller, please reach out to @ru108, @12poundtest , @TerryD , @Brentc17 or @MTN RNR and we'll get you set up. We could use a few extra hands running the net on Friday nights and would be happy to get you up to speed and into the rotation.

Hope to catch you on the net tonight!

Ed - N7PHY

 

[Low594]

I didn't see a way to check-in via Broadcastify. I only have my GMRS license so far, WRCL279. Great NET!
TOOL KIT, great mentions!
-air filter. I've had several vehicles, including my own, take on water. Even with a snorkle, a clip could come undone. That can destroy a paper filter and I've seen it put a vehicle into "limp mode" mid-stream, where you need to reset the ECU. So there's a 2nd on the OBD2 tool!
-tire valve cores, common failures, especially with the core removal deflators
-emergency valve stems, Colbyvalve.com
-CVSavers, emergency CV boots by SealSavers.com (they fit Subarus, Tacomas, Cherokee KL, etc)
-ratchet tiedown, long enough to wrap around your tire, for rebeading a difficult tire; kept in tire repair/inflation kit
-(1) MRE, for trail breakdown emergencies contains heater

~>Jamie
WRCL279

 

[TerryD]

I didn't see a way to check-in via Broadcastify. I only have my GMRS license so far, WRCL279. Great NET!
TOOL KIT, great mentions!
-air filter. I've had several vehicles, including my own, take on water. Even with a snorkle, a clip could come undone. That can destroy a paper filter and I've seen it put a vehicle into "limp mode" mid-stream, where you need to reset the ECU. So there's a 2nd on the OBD2 tool!
-tire valve cores, common failures, especially with the core removal deflators
-emergency valve stems, Colbyvalve.com
-CVSavers, emergency CV boots by SealSavers.com (they fit Subarus, Tacomas, Cherokee KL, etc)
-ratchet tiedown, long enough to wrap around your tire, for rebeading a difficult tire; kept in tire repair/inflation kit
-(1) MRE, for trail breakdown emergencies contains heater

~>Jamie
WRCL279View attachment 149876

I completely forgot about those! I keep one in my Xterra and one in my pickup! You never know when you could tear up a valve stem.

I'm afraid there's no way to check in from Broadcastify, you have to do it over Echolink and you'd need a Ham license. Hopefully you'll get your and join us soon! If not we're glad to have you as a listener and feel free to post your input on the topic in this thread!

 

[Carl Sandvik]

I just learned about this net. I'll check in next week to see what's up. Are there any plans to bridge into Yaesu Fusion rooms or an FCS Reflector for Fusion? I mean, there's an FTM-400 on the front page... :) (Just having some fun) I look forward to joining the net. I'll have to learn how to bridge my pi-star hot spot over to DMR this week. K5LFE - Chino HIlls, CA. I'll break down and use echolink if needed.

 

[12poundtest]

Thank you everyone who participated in our weekly amateur radio net yesterday! We discussed our vehicle tool kits and came up with some really interesting suggestions. I boiled it down to a list which hopefully sparks a little interest in beefing up the tool kit. It sure does for me.
Feel free to add to the list here in the forum thread.

Thanks and 73!
Ed - N7PHY


Overland Bound Amateur Radio Net – Vehicle Took Kit Recommendations

17 APR2020 – Check ins:
VA2EEK Don QC
KD9CVD Jack WI
KI5BEE/VD3 Calvin ONT
KO4BDT Mike VA
WD6TED Ted CA
N9SAL Dave IL
KT4OZ Terry VA
KN4QMN Jason VA
AA1PR Mike VT
K4ZXX Jeff NC
VK7VWK Randall Tasmania
N6WH Liana CA
NB9D Neil ME
W7BR Brent WA
W8ILL Will MI
VK4FABX Kris AUS
KJ7EXK Dana WY
KO4DBX Pedro VA
KC8FQV Mark OH
Forum Jamie
N7PHY (NCS) Ed WA

Carry Case
Tool roll
Water resistant duffel bag
5 gal bucket with canvas bucket tool organizer LINK

Hand Tools
Linesman pliers (use with bailing wire)
Big crescent wrench - reduce need to carry large sockets (1 for convoy)
Sockets, wrenches, screwdrivers, spanners, basic mechanic tools

Bigger Tools
Breaker bar
Halligan bar
3lb Sledge
32 oz ball peen hammer
Beater bar

Electrical
Multi-meter
Wire
Electrical tape
Jumper cable – 20ft to reach in front or behind vehicle on the trail
NOCO lithium boost/jumper NOCO - Lithium Jump Starters
Zip ties
Wire nuts

Power Tools
20V lithium impact driver
Elec drill
Elec chainsaw

Spare Parts
Vacuum hoses
Spare door and ignition key
Clamps and clips
Lug nuts
Valve stems/cores
Spark plugs / cables
Alternator belt / Alternator
Antifreeze / Oil
Tie rod ends
Brake line kit
Air filter
CV savers/ CV boots

Various Other Items
Bailing wire
Duct tape
Self-fusing silicon tape Rescue Tape - The World's #1 Self-Fusing Silicone Tape
Welding rods (can weld with multiple batteries in parallel)
Spray lube
Wood block (to get more lift)
Sleeping bag that stays in the rig
Bungee cords
Tie down cords
Good headlamp, flashlight, lantern
Mechanic gloves, spare sweatshirt (to get really dirty), insulated hat, coveralls
Ratchet straps
Tire plug kit
shotgun
Coms – radio, phone
Tire pressure gauge
Battery terminal wrenches
OBD2 diagnostic device
Spare food / MRE (contains heater)
Bottle opener!

Advice
Practice using the tools you are going to carry.
Carry a key fob on carbiner hooked to belt loop. (covered if every out of vehicle and door locks)
Join a forum for the vehicle you drive to get studied on what can get you stranded.
Carry a chilton manual or pdf for your vehicle.
Carry what you think you need for the trip you are taking.
Try to minimize kit. For example, removing sockets that don’t fit your vehicle.
2 is 1, 1 is none.

 

[RadioGuy75067]

That's great, all of you are getting your HAM on, see ya'll on the net , My call sign is KF5UZW in North Texas.

Well let me barge, I'm a EXTRA Class.

Showoff...

 

[MTN RNR]

Notes from Overland Bound Friday Night Net May1, 2020

Net Contrrol: WD6TED - Ted - San Diego CA - OB# 13782

Topic: New Hams Net 1st Friday of Every Month

Net Started: 8:30p EDT, 5:30p PDT

Checkins:

1. W7BR - Brent - Olympia WA - We are still looking for additional net controllers just leave a message here in this forum if you are interested. I really is a lot of fun! ALSO if you have any topics you would like discussed on the net please just post them here and we will add it to the topics list we maintain. After that I messed up and fat fingered Brent's call sign into the call list as W7BRO to which, of course, I no response and moved on. That's the 2nd net in a row that I've skipped over Brent. Hopefully he doesn't take it personally.
2. K7XPO - Brien - Tuscon - The Overland Bound App is still in Beta testing but looks like it will be made generally available this upcoming week. If you already have the app installed then it should automatically update whenever your other apps are updated. Also mentioned that Overland Expo West, which has been canceled for May and moved to July, will be holding virtual expo / preview on the original date of the event on Saturday May 16, 2020. Here is the link: Virtual West — Overland Expo®
3. KT4OZ - Terry - Covington VA - Everyone well and working at home. Will be starting on building out a new radio shack in the house and then move radio equipment from bedroom to the new shack.Making progress on the rear locker on the Xterra. Went back to LT tires and the truck - a welcome change!
4. KO4BDT - Mike -- Roanoke VA - Putting sliders on his vehicle
5. KE8AYE - Jason - See info in posting above re MMDVM cross mode on a pi star (question from Robert VK2DY)
6. KI5BEE/VE3 - CALVIN - Ontario Canada (Normally from El Paso TX) - Thinking about upgrading from tech to general.
7. KJ7DUE - Kim - Montana Feels like he is in a tech rut and ready to consider moving to general.Staying in the house. Worked on his compressor.
8. VA2EEK - Don - Gatineau Quebec - Studying for Advanced Qualification (amateur extra in Canada). Been doing old Heathkit experiments not sure if components are too old. Then transistor blew before 2nd round of check-ins.
9. KJ7KPP - Colton - Pocatello ID - Been playing on the radio a lot. Interested in SOTA and POTA considering purchasing Yaesu FT-891. We discussed at lot about SOTA. All info for SOTA can be found here: Summits on the AirThere are a number of sota websites; the main one, there is one for placing planned activations and also shows current active activations. Highly recommended you take advantage of these resources. I forgot mention the new SOTA Goat app I have on my iOS devices. It's and older app that has been completely redone as of 2020. Great for spots, alerts, maps, navigating on an activation etc. Don't know if there is an android version. POTA: must have 10 contacts and can work from your car if you like. SOTA must have 4 contacts and cannot work directly from you car. Colton also asked about batteries and I came back like Bioenno batteries a lot: Bioenno Power Colton also asked about inexpensive solar panels. Will (W8ILL) suggested shopping Menards for solar panels.
10. AA1PR - Mike - Rutland VT - checked in but nothing heard afterwards.
11. N7PHY - Ed Edmonds WA - Been very busy at work recently. Said HF has been good/bad kinda weird this week (I agreed). Might work on programming his DMR radio this weekend. Has had issues with memory overflows (?) when attempting to program from the computer. Has a B-Tech DMR-6X2: BTECH DMR-6X2 DMR Radio
12. VK7VWK - Randall - Tasmania AUS - been sunny, cold, and very windy.
13. KI5FUG - Mark - Kenner LA - Was heard but no notes.
14. W8ILL - Will - Taylor MI - Noted in other areas here points he brought up. Otherwise also encouraged all techs to upgrade to their general.
15. VK2DY - Robert - Kellyville Ridge, New South Wales AUS - 17 deg C tin Sidney going to 5 deg C. Very cold for them. Playing a lot on D-Star and DMR. Wanted info on cross mode hotspots. I mentioned the Openspot 2 and Openspot 3. The Openspot 3 does allow cross mode i.e. D-Star radio on DMR network etc. Here is the link:SharkRF – High quality wireless communications equipment . As noted earlier Jason KE8AYE has a PiSpot solution for doing MMDVM and can be found in this forum post: Friday Night HAM Radio NET .
16. K5LFE - Carl - Chino Hills CA - working with zoomspot a lot. Believe he said price points around $140-150 with a case. It is MMDVM. Carl has been a member of Overland Bound now for 2 years. He is currently studying for his general license.
17. N8JOY - Joel - Lincoln Park MI - just enjoys listening to the net.
18. KM6GWU - Daniel - Fountain Valley CA - checked in then nothing heard.
19. KM4PJN - Jimmy - Vinton VA - was never able to make audio contact. We could hear his PTT, but no voice. Was going to work with Mike KO4BDT after the net to iron out the issues.

Net closed at 17:34 PDT, 20:34 EDT

Thanks to everyone who participated. We look forward to seeing all of you again! Be safe and well! de WD6TED Ted

 

[whiskey7backroads]

Notes from Overland Bound Friday Night Net May 8, 2020

Net Contrrol: W7BR - Brent - Olympia Wa OB 13675

Topic: Best and worst thing about Friday night NET

Net Started: 8:30p EDT, 5:30p PDT

Check-ins:

1. KI5BEE/VE3 - CALVIN - Ontario Canada (Normally from El Paso TX) - Likes us to report back who checked in and enjoys the familiar voices.
2. KJ7KPP - Colton - Pocatello ID - Has been playing HF. Likes hearing what everyone is doing and enjoys New Ham question night. Second time thur suggested PODCAST !!!! Great idea
3. W8ILL - Will - 1,2,3, Everyone doing great job, no changes wanted.
4. KT4OZ - Terry - Covington VA - Is going to try doing more net control this year, likes getting topics from attendies.
5. KM6GWU - Daniel - Fountain Valley CA - 2nd Net and doing first trip in the morning
6. KM4PJN - Jimmy - Salem Virginia - 2nd Net also and would like better instructions on Echolink set up.
7. WD6TED - Ted - San Diego - Likes the compliments we get on NET and also likes the mix of open topics and set topic.
8. K7XPO - Brian - Tucson Arizona - Gets something from net every week and enjoys conversing with friends
9. VK7VWK - Randall - Tasmania AUS- Snow in mountains, This helps him build confidence in operating and likes catching up with members
10. KI5COU - Shawn - Lewisville Texas - Late check in and first net, no advice as it was his first net
11. KO4BDT - Mike - Roanoke Virginia - Really like the community
12. N6DWA - Dan _ Ventura Ca - Likes net and didn't like the Echolink set up
13. KO4CMP - Robert - ????- Carl - Third net so no suggestions

Net closed at 17:34 PDT, 20:34 EDT

Thanks to everyone who participated. We look forward to seeing all of you again! Be safe and well!

Brent W7BR (Whiskey7Backroads)

 

[12poundtest]

Hello Folks,
I hope you are all healthy and safe. I'll be your net control this week for the Overland Bound amateur radio net. Our topic this week is "Hunting and Fishing + Overlanding". Let's start with do you hunt or fish and if so, what do you do with your rig to carry all the gear? If that topic isn't interesting, stop by anyway and let us know how you are doing.

A GREAT how-to article on getting started with Echolink can be found HERE.

Who: All licensed Amateur Radio operators are welcome to check-in.
Day: Friday (U.S.)
Time : 17:30 hours PT/2030 hours ET
Where : Echolink Node 591550 (USA-GNG) known also as Grits N Gravy, DMR TG 1137550 and Allstar 41130

Anyone can listen only here www.broadcastify.com/listen/feed/29437/web

As always, if anyone would like to assist as net controller, please reach out to @ru108, @12poundtest , @TerryD , @Brentc17, @rtexpeditions, or @MTN RNR and we'll get you set up. We could use a few extra hands running the net on Friday nights and would be happy to get you up to speed and into the rotation.

Hope to catch you on the net tomorrow!

Ed - N7PHY

 

[12poundtest]

Notes from Overland Bound Friday Night Net May 15, 2020

Net Contrrol: N7PHY - Ed - Edmonds, WA - OB# 15391

Topic: Hunting and Fishing + Overlanding

Check-ins:
KD9CVD - Jack - WI - Mobile check-in

KJ7EXK - Dana - Wydaho - mobile. not fisher or hunter. Have whitewater kayak and pickup, chuck in back. In jeep had racks on roof. Rod vaults on roof racks seen on guide vehicles. Other topics: like to camp near trailhead to mountain bike. Been working on wiring of second battery, fuse panel, and accessories.

VA2EEK - Don - Quebec - Rainy day. Also not much fishing since pre-teen. Canoe on xtera roof rack. Likes to get out and drive; 2 day thunderbay drive nice. Sit in camp chair is nice. Topics: risk assessments - what's the thought process going into factors so new folks will understand how to approach a problem. Is your rig ready for challenges on trail.

AF6FB - Michael - Org County CA - Not much into either but have done fishing. Was reminded of fly fish rod called tenkara? Fixed line designed for back packers.

KJ7KPP - Colton - ID - Transport rods - broke down and put in back of jeep. Rig up at destination. Rigged up in back seat for short distance. Ammo can plus pvc.

W8ILL - Will - MI - 4" - 6" pvc with ends glued on. Screw off cap at other end. Clamp to rig. Don't leave without fishing pole and HT radio.

KF5UZW - Mark - North TX - Monitoring wx tonight-storms. Did get fish pole out to rig up. Waiting for parks to open up for overlanding and fishing.

K7XPO - Brien - AZ - Not hunting but used to fly fish. Thinking about getting back into fishing. Have 8" pvc tube on trailer for pole storage. (awning and lawn poles) Fish pole solution; lowes 0 6' 6"-8" pvc with cap and hinged cap. Mount on rack with ubolts.

VK7VWK - Randall - Hobart Tasmania - Carry all packed down over long distance. Have tunnel under rear pass seat for rods in short distance. Want to try fly fishing in springtime.

KM6WBS - Chris - L.A. CA -

W7BR - Brent - Oly WA - New app. Req for net controllers. Adv Overland dig node DMR. Saw custom built trailer for kayaks and motorcycles. Need to put poles in the rig, like to fish. Springers on cowlitz. Asking about you tube channels: Brent and Brien both have channels.

KJ7DUE - Kim - Whitefish MT - Spent day yesterday with jeep looking for fishing opportunities.

Thank you everyone. Hope to catch you again next week. Until then, 73!
Ed - N7PHY

 

[Jeep backroads]

Thank you everyone who participated in our weekly amateur radio net yesterday! We discussed our vehicle tool kits and came up with some really interesting suggestions. I boiled it down to a list which hopefully sparks a little interest in beefing up the tool kit. It sure does for me.
Feel free to add to the list here in the forum thread.

Thanks and 73!
Ed - N7PHY


Overland Bound Amateur Radio Net – Vehicle Took Kit Recommendations

17 APR2020 – Check ins:
VA2EEK Don QC
KD9CVD Jack WI
KI5BEE/VD3 Calvin ONT
KO4BDT Mike VA
WD6TED Ted CA
N9SAL Dave IL
KT4OZ Terry VA
KN4QMN Jason VA
AA1PR Mike VT
K4ZXX Jeff NC
VK7VWK Randall Tasmania
N6WH Liana CA
NB9D Neil ME
W7BR Brent WA
W8ILL Will MI
VK4FABX Kris AUS
KJ7EXK Dana WY
KO4DBX Pedro VA
KC8FQV Mark OH
Forum Jamie
N7PHY (NCS) Ed WA

Carry Case
Tool roll
Water resistant duffel bag
5 gal bucket with canvas bucket tool organizer LINK

Hand Tools
Linesman pliers (use with bailing wire)
Big crescent wrench - reduce need to carry large sockets (1 for convoy)
Sockets, wrenches, screwdrivers, spanners, basic mechanic tools

Bigger Tools
Breaker bar
Halligan bar
3lb Sledge
32 oz ball peen hammer
Beater bar

Electrical
Multi-meter
Wire
Electrical tape
Jumper cable – 20ft to reach in front or behind vehicle on the trail
NOCO lithium boost/jumper NOCO - Lithium Jump Starters
Zip ties
Wire nuts

Power Tools
20V lithium impact driver
Elec drill
Elec chainsaw

Spare Parts
Vacuum hoses
Spare door and ignition key
Clamps and clips
Lug nuts
Valve stems/cores
Spark plugs / cables
Alternator belt / Alternator
Antifreeze / Oil
Tie rod ends
Brake line kit
Air filter
CV savers/ CV boots

Various Other Items
Bailing wire
Duct tape
Self-fusing silicon tape Rescue Tape - The World's #1 Self-Fusing Silicone Tape
Welding rods (can weld with multiple batteries in parallel)
Spray lube
Wood block (to get more lift)
Sleeping bag that stays in the rig
Bungee cords
Tie down cords
Good headlamp, flashlight, lantern
Mechanic gloves, spare sweatshirt (to get really dirty), insulated hat, coveralls
Ratchet straps
Tire plug kit
shotgun
Coms – radio, phone
Tire pressure gauge
Battery terminal wrenches
OBD2 diagnostic device
Spare food / MRE (contains heater)
Bottle opener!

Advice
Practice using the tools you are going to carry.
Carry a key fob on carbiner hooked to belt loop. (covered if every out of vehicle and door locks)
Join a forum for the vehicle you drive to get studied on what can get you stranded.
Carry a chilton manual or pdf for your vehicle.
Carry what you think you need for the trip you are taking.
Try to minimize kit. For example, removing sockets that don’t fit your vehicle.
2 is 1, 1 is none.

The spare keys is something I need . Now why didn’t I think of that. We are better as a group that’s for sure. Thanks

 

[DaleRF]

Hello Everyone,
I hope you are all healthy and safe. This evening I'll be your net control for the Overland Bound amateur radio net. The featured OB article "Breaking down the tool roll" caught my attention and I thought it might make an interesting net topic. We don't necessarily need to go into each individual tool you carry but I am very interested in what problems you anticipate needing to fix. How much or how little do you carry? What about extra fluids for the vehicle? And how do you store all those tools?

Breaking Down the Tool Roll - Overland Bound

Is a tool roll really THAT much better than a tool box? Yes. Yes, it is. Why? Because with one hand movement, you can see everything that you’re working with, which is especially useful when your rig isn’t working.

www.overlandbound.com

If you're not sure about how to use Echolink, a GREAT how-to article on getting started can be found HERE to get you up and running!

Who: All licensed Amateur Radio operators are welcome to check-in.
Time : 17:30 hours PT/2030 hours ET
Where : Echolink Node 591550 (USA-GNG) known also as Grits N Gravy, DMR TG 1137550 and Allstar 41130

Anyone can listen only here www.broadcastify.com/listen/feed/29437/web

As always, if anyone would like to assist as net controller, please reach out to @ru108, @12poundtest , @TerryD , @Brentc17 or @MTN RNR and we'll get you set up. We could use a few extra hands running the net on Friday nights and would be happy to get you up to speed and into the rotation.

Hope to catch you on the net tonight!

Ed - N7PHY

I caught the last 10-15 minutes Friday night via the internet. I have my HAM license, just haven't dove into hitting a repeater yet. Nice!

 

[ru108]

I caught the last 10-15 minutes Friday night via the internet. I have my HAM license, just haven't dove into hitting a repeater yet. Nice!

Most of us just use EchoLink so we don't end up tying up someone's repeater, so that is an option if you can't get permission to tie up your local repeater for an hour +. We're not picky about it and are happy to have you join us no matter how you get in.

 

[TerryD]

Hate I missed the net but we had a great time at camp. Mike KO4BDT and I did a little repeater hunting to try to find an Echolink node we could pull up for the net in that area but had no luck from the valley we were in. Maybe next time we'll find one!

 

[DaleRF]

Most of us just use EchoLink so we don't end up tying up someone's repeater, so that is an option if you can't get permission to tie up your local repeater for an hour +. We're not picky about it and are happy to have you join us no matter how you get in.

OK, THX!

 

[Gurneyjock]

Hello Folks,
I hope you are all healthy and safe. I'll be your net control this week for the Overland Bound amateur radio net. Our topic this week is "Hunting and Fishing + Overlanding". Let's start with do you hunt or fish and if so, what do you do with your rig to carry all the gear? If that topic isn't interesting, stop by anyway and let us know how you are doing.

A GREAT how-to article on getting started with Echolink can be found HERE.

Who: All licensed Amateur Radio operators are welcome to check-in.
Day: Friday (U.S.)
Time : 17:30 hours PT/2030 hours ET
Where : Echolink Node 591550 (USA-GNG) known also as Grits N Gravy, DMR TG 1137550 and Allstar 41130

Anyone can listen only here www.broadcastify.com/listen/feed/29437/web

As always, if anyone would like to assist as net controller, please reach out to @ru108, @12poundtest , @TerryD , @Brentc17, @rtexpeditions, or @MTN RNR and we'll get you set up. We could use a few extra hands running the net on Friday nights and would be happy to get you up to speed and into the rotation.

Hope to catch you on the net tomorrow!

Ed - N7PHY

Hey 12poundtest!
I'm a HAM rookie, I'd like to participate on the net on Friday. I dont know how to get onto Echolink, DMR or All-Star. Can you help me out?

Thanks,
Joe