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 Re: S. Cal: Off Roader's Mojave Road trip (October)
[Re: NickR]
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09/01/09 08:51 PM
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Lets hope the fires are out by then, I hear Barstow is a pretty dark place right now.
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Re: S. Cal: Off Roader's Mojave Road trip (October)
[Re: joestruck]
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09/02/09 04:31 AM
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Hopefully not much will burn in the desert. Oh, I just spoke to a couple more possible attendee's. Updated the list. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/kewl.gif" alt="" />
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Re: S. Cal: Off Roader's Mojave Road trip (October)
[Re: off-roader]
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09/08/09 05:01 AM
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What are the communications specifics?
2 meter or CB???
That might have a bearing on which vehicle I bring as one is 2m and CB (no A/C) ready while the other is 2m only (and A/C) at this time....
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Re: S. Cal: Off Roader's Mojave Road trip (October)
[Re: 4x4Wire]
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09/08/09 07:46 AM
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John, I believe only 2 of us have 2m at this point but most still have CB. Perhaps a portable CB would make sense? If you can swing it... I recommend getting a 75-822 which is both a portable or an in car unit. Comes with both battery pack or a coax antenna and 12v power piece for in car use. I keep the unit's antenna attached and have the battery pack in the side pocket (8x AA's) in case I need to use it out of the rig. ![[Linked Image]](http://www.midlandradio.com/Resource_/Product/788/Detail/LargeImage/75822_Lg.jpg)
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Re: S. Cal: Off Roader's Mojave Road trip (October)
[Re: off-roader]
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09/08/09 04:39 PM
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I have 3 working CBs sitting on a shelf in the garage. Two need new microphones and I need an antenna.
I ask as I am getting things together and wanted to know if I need to spend a couple hours with a CB install.
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Re: S. Cal: Off Roader's Mojave Road trip (October)
[Re: 4x4Wire]
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09/08/09 04:58 PM
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I have the dreaded CB. I'm also bringing my FRS's as some like to talk at great lengths on the CB. Not mentioning any name here, but he's going to be on this trip. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/lol.gif" alt="" />
Les and I use the FRS radio on our trip. They worked great as you are always within 1/2 mile of each other.
Michael j
TreadLightly! Trainer
Grasscat III, 1994 Gen 2 Five speed, Stock ( for a little while )
GrassCat II, 1998 Gen 2.5 Locked and loaded. Ran off with Hector.
GrassCat I, 1991 Gen 1 Ran off with Justice.
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Re: S. Cal: Off Roader's Mojave Road trip (October)
[Re: 4x4Wire]
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09/08/09 05:44 PM
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Yeah, it's a tough decision to buy a new unit since you already have spare units.
Only reason it would make sense is if (A) you had the spare cash & (B) you didn't have the time to fix those other CB's to get a working on into your rig.
Besides with the unit above all you'd really have to worry about installing is the antenna since it really needs no 'installation' other than to have a spare cigarette lighter outlet and screw in the antenna wire.
It ain't cheap though. Lowest price I've found was ~$85 (shipping included) on Amazon.
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Re: S. Cal: Off Roader's Mojave Road trip (October)
[Re: off-roader]
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09/08/09 07:42 PM
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I do like the compact size. Adding the antenna has always been the hard part.
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Re: S. Cal: Off Roader's Mojave Road trip (October)
[Re: 4x4Wire]
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09/08/09 08:01 PM
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I run mine on my roof racks although I've mounted them to both my bumpers and my gen I mirror's armature. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/kewl.gif" alt="" />
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Re: S. Cal: Off Roader's Mojave Road trip (October)
[Re: off-roader]
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09/09/09 11:39 AM
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i must be the only geek to think about bringing a scanner along with 2 CBs (semi hard mount and a handheld), a ham HT, and a couple FRSs...
you never know...
leo d. 90 4runner, v6, auto, WCOR CitB kit, marlin duals, arb rear, tt front 4.88, blah, blah, blah... Pres. of TEAM IFS! and GETTING OFF 4WD Club member
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