Southeast Fall Bash at Windrock ORV October 4-6 2019
- Thread starter longarmwj
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MSJKU11
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I'm bringing spares! Stock with a bent flange but hey, it'll get ya home haha.
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Weebz
Caught the Bug
What's the difference. You are switching out anyway! I fully anticipate coercing you into trying more stupid shit. Won't be the same otherwise.
Weebz
Caught the Bug
Bill what GMRS are you using?
wjtstudios
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Midland 40 watt GMRS. It’s great, but it’s a bit overkill. The 15 watt would work great too, but it’s not repeater capable. Either one is so much better than a CB if we can get everyone on GMRS.
2015 JKUR AEV JK350
1985 CJ8 Scrambler
Weebz
Caught the Bug
Awesome. Thanks. I will take a look. I fixed my CB as a side note. Took all of 5 minutes.
wjtstudios
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Weebz
Caught the Bug
I had it installed in the wrong mounting hole so the post was in contact in with the bracket instead of being isolated. I had ripped the whole damn thing off once because the firestick got stock on and I had to get in a parking garage. Well I must not have paid attention when I re-installed the damn thing and used the wrong mounting hole. Never thought about it until I started having issues. These work OK? Don't really see a 40w.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B013QIFCL...9Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU=
wjtstudios
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Yeah, they worked great for everyone. Only issue was battery life. I only had a couple car chargers for them, but as long as they were plugged it, they’re great.
2015 JKUR AEV JK350
1985 CJ8 Scrambler
nbunga
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I was running the Baofeng 8watt that I got off of amazon and just programmed all the gmrs frequencies into. One charge lasted the whole time we were up there, I even left the thin on overnight one night. It’s pretty reasonably priced and fairly easy to program. I just used Channels 1-22 to correspond with the gmrs channel numbers.
I was able to lock the keypad and strap it to the rollbar and used a gear keeper for the mic.
This is the 8 watt
BaoFeng BF-F8HP (UV-5R 3rd Gen) 8-Watt Dual Band Two-Way Radio (136-174MHz VHF & 400-520MHz UHF) Includes Full Kit with Large Battery https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00MAULSOK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_o3ZuDb8A16EWZ
Here’s a 5 watt that would probably work just as well
BaoFeng UV-5R Dual Band Two Way Radio (Black) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B007H4VT7A/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_t6ZuDbCADEAD9
This is the mic that I used.
BTECH QHM22 Platinum Series IP54 Rainproof Shoulder Speaker Mic for BaoFeng, BTECH, Kenwood Radios https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00Z4X3MM6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_99ZuDbR9EXP7E
I was able to lock the keypad and strap it to the rollbar and used a gear keeper for the mic.
This is the 8 watt
BaoFeng BF-F8HP (UV-5R 3rd Gen) 8-Watt Dual Band Two-Way Radio (136-174MHz VHF & 400-520MHz UHF) Includes Full Kit with Large Battery https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00MAULSOK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_o3ZuDb8A16EWZ
Here’s a 5 watt that would probably work just as well
BaoFeng UV-5R Dual Band Two Way Radio (Black) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B007H4VT7A/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_t6ZuDbCADEAD9
This is the mic that I used.
BTECH QHM22 Platinum Series IP54 Rainproof Shoulder Speaker Mic for BaoFeng, BTECH, Kenwood Radios https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00Z4X3MM6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_99ZuDbR9EXP7E
wjtstudios
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Ddays
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I already have two bent spares :crazyeyes:. Plus I'm running the semi-worthless Semi-float PR60
LOL, I'm thinkin on it. NO MORE GODDAM MUD PUDDLES .Not all of us from Pittsburgh love that shit. :icon_crazy:
longarmwj
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wjtstudios
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You know, you could just go a bit easier on it. Nice trail ride in the mountains. Just say’n.
2015 JKUR AEV JK350
1985 CJ8 Scrambler
Ddays
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wjtstudios
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Uh-huh, yeah. Hello pot.
Edit. Who bent BOTH rear shafts? :hmm:
They were bent before I got up there.... Only one build at a time and the Scrambler can’t get done fast enough now. I am really torn. Yukon is warranting them and with the spare set, just rotating thru them as I bend them, it’s not costing me any except shipping. But, then there’s the annoying squeak and the hassle of it all. Not to mention, brick needs a new set of axles for his two door. Decisions Decisions.
2015 JKUR AEV JK350
1985 CJ8 Scrambler
Ddays
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Uh-huh, but they were still bent somehow!
I hear ya. I'm glad we have time for next year. No way in hell I'm going to Colorado and Moab with this rear axle. Changing shafts in parking lots blows. I'm looking at many options. This is the last time I'm doing this shit and I want it to be right. As it sits now I've got no confidence to explore
Weebz
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I do not and will not encourage puddles or mud. Climbs we have no business doing.....well I can’t promise you that. Blame your door on me. Not your axle shafts.
wjtstudios
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But it looked fun! Wish I would’ve stayed for that!
2015 JKUR AEV JK350
1985 CJ8 Scrambler