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Unfortunately, I cannot attend the rally. I have to support an upcoming project at work, and I'm unable to take vacation that week. :-( :x :cry:

I really like all of the floods you installed under the truck! I also like the extra signal lamps! I'm glad you tested your emergency air cut off. You know what to do if that engine ever runs away on you! :goodjob:

Anyone else interested?

I hope Poppop makes a HUGE batch of salted boiled peanuts (I'll pass on the spicy ones)! When I get started on eating them, I can't stop. Worse yet, my wife and daughter love them more than me!! :grin: I wish the Rally would hurry up and get here so I can get my fix, er, fill of peanuts. I also...

Mike: That 100 watts must've zinged you pretty good! :shock:

For our operation at the SSGR (and since we are not coordinating with any law enforcement agencies or emergency operations centers, I agree that we don't need a directed net. I was just throwing it out there as an option. I've been an ARES/RACES member for the last 11 years. We have directed...

Great idea, Kubotaman! I like the idea of setting up tactical call signs. Our ARES/RACES group practiced that a long time ago, and it worked well once we got used to it. It helps easily identify the location of the ham, and helped expedite needed information. Here are a few examples I came up...

Spend hours/days/weeks reading all of the threads in the CUCV forum. Learn from the mistakes and discoveries of others. Read the TM's (yes, I know they are boring, but they are VERY helpful when you need to repair or replace something). Don't bite off more than you can chew by buying a basket...

The 2m simplex frequencies are 146.400-146.580. Athens repeaters are 146.745 and 145.955. How about 146.500? It's far enough away from the repeaters that there won't be any bleed-over, and it's close to the national simplex frequency of 146.520. I'm really looking forward to hitting the trails...

Glad I can help, sir. I never bothered to look at the LMC catalog. I prefer using other sources for replacement parts that don't involve paying through the nose for shipping.

Make sure your wife reads all the threads. The hotel you booked is NOT the one with the problems!

Robo - I have a similar height and build as you. A 3XL will look like a tent on you. They are much longer and wider around than what you need. I also dislike t-shirts with tight collars. I take a 2XL, and I think that size will fit you just fine.

The truck looks great! :-) [thumbzup]

I'm surprised that the rally has been pushed into mid March.

Andy & Willfreeman - How many cots do you need?

Thanks for the extra information, Frank. As of right now, I have no details from my Sun n Fun POC about additional parking and admission costs. I will keep you posted.

I am picking up a homebuilt PVC/ladder line j-pole next week. One of my fellow ARES/RACES members built the antenna, but I have no idea whom. I'm concerned that my FT-7800R could be damaged if the SWR is way off or there is too much reflected power.

KE5EUA - Do you have a SWR meter? If so, could you please bring it? I want to test one of my antennas before I push 50+ watts on 144 MHz through it.

NICE SETUP!!! :drool::drool::drool::drool:

I'm glad you're bringing a dual-band antenna to mount on your mast! I'll save myself the aggravation of removing mine from the pine tree in the back yard. Thanks! :-D