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VHF (assuming 2m) is more common for trails it appears . Also more likely to find repeaters with folks. UHF limited distance. Often handheld to handheld in the field but no reason can't do car to car. There are some neat wide area linked systems on UHF out around AZ and CA. Combined you can do...

Sorry I have not replied sooner. I would do this. For V/UHF ham Radio (most often used for overlanding) mount the V/UHF antenna at the hood of the Jeep. There are lots of pictures of, and mounts for, this. I would then look at a Breedlove mount for the rear quarter panel on the opposite side of...

Lol. Again thanks for the help here. You guys are great. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Are you looking to run CB and HF or CB and V/UHF? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Thanks for all the feedback. Appreciate it very much. I've passed this all along to my sister to consider. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

It is illegal to use the radio for CB by FCC regulations. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

You can listen but not transmit on CB with this unit. It is not type accepted. No units may legally transmit in both services. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Thanks for reading this. A family member is getting her first car. She is going back and forth between a used Outback and Forrester. She probably won't do any serious over landing (maybe a ride in a state park) but I figured folks here know their gear and push limits. So the questions...Beyond...

I do enjoy HF quite a bit from the mobile. I run a TS480sat with a Tarheel Model 75 as the primary antenna. I have Hamsticks as needed. I have considered a future 30m APRS set-up for the way off the beaten path ops but that is when I get a new truck. I also have used 40m and 60m when in the...

Fwiw Sat Phones can be crap. Had a client with multiple deployed statewide. They never had good coverage. Not only was that particular constellation incomplete (not in a geosync orbit) but the pass data provided by the web page was never right. I saw 1 completed sat call in 3 yrs working there...

One interesting nite I read elsewhere (thus not my original thought) is if taking your vehicle outside the US consider availability of gas and parts. Lower octane and diesel may be more available than high octane or mid grade. You can't always find a dodge dealer but. Land Rover dealer (or club)...

Hustler has a 2m coil that goes on their 3/8x24 x 54" rod. Long vert would be 6m coil is 2 m or swap in an 11m coil if they still make one. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Consider swapping out the factory supplies rubber duck antenna for an aftermarket one (or home brew one!) The factory rubber ducks usually are dissipating heat not RF and you lose a lot of power that way. Diamond, Comet and others make flexi whip (long straight base loaded whip that is coated...

Episode 12 was great. Kinda makes me wish I could head out at play there someday. Are there clubs or provincial groups that maintain that trail folks could help? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Trek Tech I used this before my camera gear got stolen: http://www.urban75.org/photos/trek-tech-trekpod-walk-tripod.html Worked hiking domestic and abroad, was extremely light and comfortable to use, and had nothing to really break or worry about. I found it very stable for my Canon S3IS and...

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Congrats and welcome aboard!!! At the risk of being a bit off my usual game...don't worry about programming. Buy a programing cable and download a program called CHIRP for free. That will let you program most any radio you buy that is built for the amateur radio service. That being said if you...

I wanted to share this link. http://kv5r.com/ham-radio/mobile-antenna-placement/ The image is from the Larsen Antenna Catalog and will help folks understand the impact of antenna placement and mounting methodology decisions. This should go a long way in helping folks understand why drilling...

Ok here is a set-up to consider looking at your truck. Looks like that Bronco has a wide spot on the front quarter panels. So put in an NMO mount on the Driver's side and then use a Larsen NMO27B. Run the coax through a grommet on the driver's side and connect to the CB. It'll be nearly...