marcspaz

I must be missing something. Where is that in the rules? I ask because how we use the radio defines what the radio is. For example, by definition a base station is a station at a fixed location that communicates directly with mobile stations and other base stations. However, the exact same radio can be a control station, as defined by use of a station at a fixed location that communicates with mobile stations and other control stations through repeater stations, and may also be used to control the operation of repeater stations.

Mine is primarily for offroading and keeping in touch with my family and friends while local.

Not only is it not allowed (as normal practice), the only way to use the repeater in that configuration would be to use non-type approved hardware or otherwise type approved hardware with a configuration that invalidates its certification and legal use. So, it would be a double no.

That's awesome! You're going to have a blast. I have to run into a meeting, so I will post some more a bit later today. The number one thing for me was to set the scan edges up per band, so I can scan and listen while driving. That way you don't have to watch the radio or manually adjust it. The best part is, while scanning, when you hit the top or bottom edge, it just loops back to the start of the frequencies again.

I'll own that one.

@tweiss3 I have the FT-891 in my Jeep. That radio is an absolute winner. I have worked 103 countries while mobile, including most of Europe, New Zealand, South Africa, and several in Asia and most of South America. 10/10 would recommend.

Funny you should ask... Cricket Ventures worked with Wouxun to develop a GMRS mobile radio that now know as the KG-1000G. I worked with Danny from Cricket Ventures in 2020 to do an unbiased eval of the only prototype in existence at the time. Man, I fell in love with that radio the moment I turned it on. Anyway, per my communications with Danny, the electronics of the KG-1000G are indeed the KG-uv980 with different firmware. While I have never used a radio that was marketed as the KG-uv980, with the success of the KG-1000G, I have to think the KG-uv980 is a rock star, too.

@Lscott it's really just a trash copy of the Yaesu FT-8900r. I think they sold a ton of them after Yaesu stopped making the 8900, based on Yaesu's reputation instead of their own.

It's time for me to switch things up again. Not sure what I'm switching to yet, but I pulled my XTL5000'S out of the Jeep today. I'm thinking of going back to a MXT500 or possibly an MXT575. I love the simplicity. Also, I removed the hi-lift from the hood and removed my light bar in preparation for some new Rigid cubes that are on the way. Of course I had to flex to showoff the clean, new look. LOL

Man, just for giggles, I searched for lifted Camry. This thing is pretty wild. Still not a Jeep, though. Ha

Just a short video from this past weekend. @hfd376 and a few others local to the area joined me for a nice New Year's Eve trail ride.

I found out this is being done to aquire real names, addresses, email accounts, etc. to start the process of targeting people for identity theft.

Typically, the higher you go into the atmosphere, the colder it gets. However, a rapid influx of high pressure can cause a temperature inversion. This pushes a layer of warmer air up into the troposphere. These rapid transitions will typically occur in Spring and Fall when there are very rapid temperature changes during sun rise and sunset. While it occurs in the Spring, it's most prevalent in Fall.

Occasionally a troll in the valleys will pop up when we are on top of the mountains, but even that is rare. Unless there is a big event where we have 600-800 vehicles sharing 3,000 acres, everything is very quiet.

Pretty much everyone I know personally... we all use the exact same methods.

Just a quick heads-up, for those local, a group of us are heading up to Flagpole on New Year's Eve day. If anyone wants to tag along, I'll share the details. Also, phase 1 of the Gladiator is done. Phase 2 should start in mid-February.

Hi everyone. I have had some things come up in my life that have been taking up a lot of my time. I have not had the time nor energy that NOVA GMRS deserves. I am going to take a step back from a leadership role for awhile. I'll still be around the group to chat and will be on the air. However, I have asked Jack Ramberg to take the lead in my absence. He's graciously agreed. Thanks for being a wonderful group and for all the new friends. Talk to you soon. Marc

I'm sure at some point over the weekend, at least a couple of us will run Dickey Bell and I am going to try Daniel for the first time. For the rest of the weekend we would be wheeling trails that are 100% stock vehicle friendly. If you have a stock mid-size or full-size pickup, high clearance SUV or a stock Wrangler, you will absolutely have a good time wheeling with us. We'll be sure to get everyone through safely with the most amount of fun. The only two things I can think of is, hard plastic mud flaps may get broken, and full-width side steps could get bent. I would recommend unbolting them before going anywhere but on a gravel road.

We are going on December 30th, to wrap up the end of the year. We are going to start on Peters MIll (my son wants the badge) and then heading to Flagpole via Union Springs right after we break for lunch. If you can come, PM me.

Sounds good! I only have a handful of badges. I should work on them. I am heading to Rausch Creek on Friday and we are going to do a trip to Flagpole Knob in the George Washington National Forest on the 30th Trying to get a couple runs in before the snow hits.

I finished my last round of suspension tuning today. With the tires fully inflated, I hit 920 on the RTI ramp. I'm pretty sure if I deflate my tires and unlock the Lock N Load, I'll hit 950-960. I'll probably test it on Tuesday, if the weather is good.

@StogieVol my pleasure. If you would lime the company, let me know when you go wheel in Pennsylvania. Ill head up with you.

Hey folks, I figured I would start a thread since it seems like there is some interest. So, lets see if we can get a nice weekend-long offroad trip coordinated to Troy NC, wheeling in Uwharrie National Forest. I am tagging people I think are close and may be interested, but everyone is welcome to join. @StogieVol @gortex2 @hfd376 I am thinking a weekend in the Spring would be good, so we can camp. Of course, Uwharrie Cabins are an option too. Anyplace that will accommodate everyone and give us a place to relax and hangout after a day of wheeling. I am thinking April 20th or later would be good, since the average high temps are in the low 70's and the rainfall for the last two years was pretty minimal. However, I am open to suggestions for other dates. Ideas? Comments? Concerns?

Sounds like we may have enough folks to put together a MyGMRS offroad event on the East Cost. Something to consider for Spring?

Yeah, man... getting together to do some trails would be awesome. I'll let you know when we plan to come down next. This is the list of stuff I had done so far. Mickey Thompson Baja Boss MT's, 40x13.5x17 Method 106 beadlocks Metalcloak 4.5" Lock N' Load front and rear long-arm lift kit. (parts included below) - springs - front and rear upper and lower control arms - control arm angle correction brackets - spring perch correction pads - front and rear sway bar links - front shock relocation brackets - 24" front brake lines - front cross member - rear track bar relocation bracket front and rear track bar Teraflex rear 33" stainless steel braided brake lines Rock Sport 14" extended travel shocks Metalcloak 3" rear shock relocation brackets Metalcloak Drag Link Metalcloak Tie Rod Rock Sport steering stabilizer MOPAR steel steering box SteerSmart steering box and track bar brace RCV axles with FAD delete Artec front axle truss Front and rear 5.13:1 Ring and Pinion gears Metalcloak Baller Joints Front and rear brake refresh (ceramics) Front wheel bearings Adams front drive shaft Teraflex rear spring retainers Teraflex rear suspension limit straps