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Apparently someone started a propane BBQ and for whatever reason the BBQ exploded in flames and quickly spread.. There was lots of racing fuel around including what is stored in those Toy Hauler Trailers and things got out of hand pretty quick.. I just drove by there. looks like 3 RVs and trucks burned to the ground a d many looked damages.. Looks pretty bad out there.

Wow, Last bight around 6:55 pm wife and i just got back from getting some Sushi. I come in the garage, my GMRS portable was already 'on' sitting on the workbench and it starts going nuts, " FIRE,, Someone Call the Fire Dept, Get these F'ing trailers moved, Somone is in that trailer" etc. The damn GMRS radio on 4 or 5 channels was going nuts. I'm like what the hell is going on.. I step out the garage door with the portable and i'm smelling smoke, like plastic is on fire.. I start dong a 360 to see if i can find flames. Bingo, less than a mile away from me i see huge flames probably 40-50' in the air and can tell its coming from the fair grounds where over 5000 people are for the Viewfinders MC Race this weekend.. Knowing they should have the area sealed off, i got on Facebook and looked to the local page.. Huge fire going on at the RV Park 3 RV's involved.. I found out this morning, no one was hurt thank good.. Someone had a live feed going on Facebook and it looked pretty bad.. Here is a post from local paper this morning. https://www.ridgecrestca.com/news/trailers-catch-fire-at-viewfinders-grand-prix-camp-area-saturday-night/article_32a3a450-7e0c-11ef-84ae-1b35363a6da5.html

I've seen various topics that show how folks have mounted their mobile radio, (some very clever) thought It would be a good idea to create a 'one place topic' . This may be redundant but i couldn't find a 'one place topic' for this.. I used to mount my mobile inside the center council box and that kind of turned into a pain with leaving the counsel door up all the time.. I searched the internet for mounting suggestions for my truck, and saw this.. However i took the idea and printed one and now got it fined to to a perfect fit.. My Truck is a RAM. This fits the cup holder pretty snug, Radio is not going anywhere on bumpy roads. Heres my setup, add yours and help other people with ideas.. Cheers.

And you are in the middle of them

i live in the Desert north of Los Angeles but i travel to and out of the Los Angeles basin often.. Have you looked up available repeaters in your area on MYGMRS and to to log into them? Make sure to set PL tones if required, some repeaters require permission.. That info is all on MYGMRS.. Looking at MY GMRS map, looks like there are a dozen + repeater in the basin..

If you are talking Los Angeles as in LA, you should be able to log into a small handful.. I can hit 7 different repeaters driving N/E from Fontana to San Clarita.. From San Clarita north to Lone Pine i can hit the repeater on El Paso. You might have to fish the tones on aa couple, if there is traffic. I never had an issue doing so.. I think 3 of them including El Paso are open..

Funny.. All these people that brag of blocking me, seep through the cracks.. They must love me.. Way to go SteveShannon..

programing is the easy part, getting the DMR info is more work..

What the hell,, i thought you blocked me.. So much for that,, now i gotta put up with you... They're outlaws and not very smart ones..

Randy had little to do with alerting the FCC about these outlaw linkers. Myself and many i know sent letters to the FCC over a year ago, well before Randy came out with his factorial video on the subject.. In fact years before Randy's video, this forum was full of discussions on these outlaw linkers.. The fact of the mater remains, GMRS does not have the bandwidth available to permit Linking much less the proven expertise to manage and operate them.. As in the 'SADHAM' world, repeaters take a lot of coordinating and responsibility to run them, something lacking tremendous in the GMRS (Family Radio Service)... I doubt seriously the FCC would ever consider allowing Linking in the this band simply because the lack of bandwidth. But who know's,, perhaps if they get someone like George Soros involved, the linkers might find a way to legalize linking and fast track it through the FCC.. Hell, isn't that worth a try?

outlaw nodes...

there is no poupose for a Node in GMRS

Its the way MyGMRS has it set up.. If it's listed as an open system, use it. I've never once had a problem doing so. If the owner dosent want you using their repeater, they'll let you know.

Except the outlaws are still gonna do it until the sheriff comes in town

I use DuraComm because they offer a wide variety of mounting types and their supplys are stable. The last Maxon repeater i built i used their chassis mount supply

Yup,,,,,, Outlaws don't give a $hit.. They'll steal your money and rape your sister.

The out-laws are not that smart

Those Linkers guys are down right out-laws.

i'm still laughing.. Now you know why the linkers almost turned GMRS into a frantic zoo..

i guess if you are beyond 500' it would be legally to flash your high beams but if you are within, it would be against the law according to vehicle code 24409

just got back from Los Angeles and GMRS is defiantly not dying. The zoo is alive and well, as always

Many states, especially back east, it is illeagle to flash your headlights at approaching traffic. Even Calif.. And cops are eager to write tickets for it.

Two Wouxun KG1000 radios, a duplexer and an antenna.. https://www.buytwowayradios.com/accessories/by-radio-brand/maxon.html They will give you all the support you need and provide a bunch of 'how to videos to set up the KG1000's for repeater.. Bridgecoms are about $1000 bucks overpriced. Honestly though,,, two Maxons 8402A radios are just as easy setting up as the Wouxuns and they are by far a better radio.. Having no tech knowledge will be a problems no matter what set up you go with.. I would look for someone to help you before you dive into it..

A few years back I had a homemade UHF J-pole mounted in a tree and had very good results. Don’t hesitate giving one a try, Supper easy to build.