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Nice setup Frank! These two hobbies really work well together! Bob WB4ETT

Visibility is poor from the drivers seat when backing a small trailer. A section of 2" +/- white PVC pipe as a rear bumper can be cut to a length that is visible when the trailer starts to turn off line. Sure helps, and adds a little visibility at night too. Bob

Does this transceiver use the 2m antenna port for the aircraft band? Does the aircraft band share part of the 2m Rx system, that is, aircraft reception actually passes through the 2m side of the radio? ... all potential problems. The crossband repeat would normally mean 2m to 70cm, or vice...

If your expedition involves mud, rain, thousands of miles of rough road while bouncing in the back of a heavy truck, and possible total radio submersion, :snorkel: look at ex-military HF gear::sombrero: Military packsets usually cover all HF bands, including Alaska Emergency, CB, etc. Most...

One trick to know how the bands are doing at any time is to just listen. No license needed for that! Pick an active frequency, like 14,300 kHz and listen to the almost continuous nets there. Hundreds of people check in every day and you will know where the band is open by who you hear. Bob...

Rick, I think that's a great idea considering your usage. I also have a 10' Alaskan NCO but mine is mounted on our truck. This way when we head out on longer trips the mileage isn't hurt by the extra drag of the trailer, and we can go where we want to without the hassle of a trailer. In our...

Hi Jack, I keep running across people who plan to come to Southeast Mogfest. I'm getting anxious! I talked to the campground today, Windrock Park, and they have already run out of camping cabins (wish all were Unimoggers!!). Anyone who would like to pre-run some trails in the next few weeks...

5/8 wave needs ground plane.

Considering that on our last camping trip 2 weeks ago we were taking inventory of tools to cut wood for our fire. I realized I had 4 axe-type tools on board (and a small bow saw, and a machete). None of them make any obnoxious sounds and the smells that emanate from them (or their use) is...

Sure, there's be 12 v across the 'lower' battery. The problem is that the load on the two batteries would be different, and charging would be asymmetrical. The lower battery will eventually undercharge and the upper battery overcharge. There are charge equalizers available to compensate, but...

Might I suggest you spend a little more and get a 24 to 12 converter than you will never worry about. I use several Wilmore converters. These are industrial quality, used on fire apparatus, railroads, heavy equipment, etc, and USA made! The installation in my U-1300 'mog sounds like what you...

Do your truck batteries need charging too? If not, then don't over-charge them. How are the house batteries connected to the truck system? Do they disconnect by relay when the truck is not running? Do you have a battery isolator/diode? etc.... A diode isolator will actually reduce charge...

This makes sense because an unused battery will often build some sulfation on the plates, increasing the internal resistance of the cells and battery. Charging them requires higher voltage to force current through higher resistance. A normal charger won't charge them (too low of voltage)...

Congratulations!!! Bob WB4ETT

Hi Randy, My favorite home antenna is a doublet about 140 ft long at 60 ft, fed with ladder line and balanced tuner. Higher power is really a requirement under some circumstances, of course. If interference level from other hams (QRM) is high, or band conditions are terrible, running some...

There's some really good info on this thread! Thanks to all. Doubters: Listen and learn :sombrero:

Why use a Chinese made antenna (like Diamond and Comet) when you can get a tough USA made brand like Larsen? I have been abusing Larsen antennas for quite a few years, and have seen some imported antennas destroyed on the first encounter with trails. my 2c, Bob WB4ETT

There's a place for both high and low power, of course. Never underestimate the ability to communicate with lower power. Here's a picture taken week before last in lower Baja. This was my "emergency comm" setup, just in case. Running 20 W into either a whip antenna (20m and up), or a...

Another consideration is the condition of the battery. Does the noise go away if all the accessories are off? The alternator is apparently doing it's job because you are able to run all those extras, but, as the battery is loaded down, if it has a weak cell then it can't act as a low...

A 10' NCO built in 1971 is what I use. My wife and I really like it. I agree that $1k would be a reasonable price if the camper is not rotted out, but if there's any water damage inside (be sure to raise the sides to look at the interior) then cut the price because a lot of work might be...