US Northwest Let's talk some Basics

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Sandpoint Steve

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I'm setting aside some time tonight Oct. 14th to talk about some basics (Comms and Navigation) for anyone new to overlanding.
These are VERY important. Call in an let's get you started in the right direction.
I have some Free and low cost options that will help you in the long run.

Dial-in number (US): (605) 472-5383
Access code: 586895#
International dial-in numbers: https://fccdl.in/i/stevemarchiando
Online meeting ID: stevemarchiando
Join the online meeting: https://join.freeconferencecall.com/stevemarchiando

For additional assistance connecting to the meeting text 'Call Me' to the Dial-In number above and you will be called into the conference. Message and data rates may apply.
 

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M Rose

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:) I didn’t check the day of the week... I hope I can make it... Wednesday nights are kind of bad for me. I’ll see if someone can take my Net that night.
Well shoot just say on the other thread that this is tonight. I’ll get busy and find my replacement for the Net. Talk to you all in a few hours
 

M Rose

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Ham Radio Walkie Talkie UV-82 Pro 8 Watt Dual Band Two Way Radio with Ham Radio Handheld Speaker Mic and NA-771 Antenna 2Pack and One USB Programming Cable
 

M Rose

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Ham Radio Walkie Talkie UV-82 Pro 8 Watt Dual Band Two Way Radio with Ham Radio Handheld Speaker Mic and NA-771 Antenna 2Pack and One USB Programming Cable
Whom ever just bought the Kenwood TM-642A, can you please DM me. I found a expansion board that will change it from 6m to 70cm (UVH- GMRS-FRS) capabilities.
 
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Sandpoint Steve

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Thanks to everyone who called in. I hope it was useful and worth your time. For those who need the chirp file, send me a private message with you email and I'll get it to you. If you need assistance getting the programing done just let me know.

Remember, always have the radio off when you plug in or unplug the cable or external mic.
 
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Thanks to everyone who called in. I hope it was useful and worth your time. For those who need the chirp file, send me a private message with you email and I'll get it to you. If you need assistance getting the programing done just let me know.

Remember, always have the radio off when you plug in or unplug the cable or external mic.
Yea, what he said... I don’t wanna repair burnt finals.
 

M Rose

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This is my main radio.
FTM-400XDR
This is an awesome radio, I highly recommend it. I don’t have one.... yet... but we are putting one in @KRose 4Runner soon. Another good option that does almost everything @Sandpoint Steve radio is the new Yaesu FTM-300DR. The only thing it doesn’t do is tell you how far away the other person on APRS is.
 
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Sandpoint Steve

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Steve
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Marchiando
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Ham/GMRS Callsign
KI7POE
Let me know when you are ready to program your radios.
I have also uploaded screen shots for the settings.
I can walk you through this process and tell you a bit about how to use the radios.

-Steve
 
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M Rose

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Rose
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US ARMY Retired
Let me know when you are ready to program your radios.
I have also uploaded screen shots for the settings.
I can walk you through this process and tell you a bit about how to use the radios.

-Steve
Thank you Steve for putting this all together. Hopefully you have a taker or two pretty soon. :)
 
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