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  1. johnspark

    Haming it up finally

    I'm number five on the waiting list. I doubt 5 will cancel, but maybe.
  2. johnspark

    Haming it up finally

    Okay, Sounds good. I have them all programmed in and will be monitoring. I have to get a better antenna for the FT-60. I'm in a hole at the house & office and can't hear diddly with it right now. I can see myself putting something in the attic or on the roof before it's all over with.
  3. johnspark

    Haming it up finally

    Hey Bill, Sorry for the late reply. I just got back from the lake. Anita and I took the dog to Stamp Creek. He actually went swimming voluntarily for the first time in 9 years. I guess he's finally over the trauma from jumping in the pool when he was a puppy. We were in shock. Anyway, the beer...
  4. johnspark

    Haming it up finally

    Alright, I'm really starting to get the hang of this. I figured out where to find all the repeater frequencies and I also figured out how to use the computer to program the radio. I now have 30 or so repeaters programmed in along with their off sets and tones. I had a very enjoyable ride around...
  5. johnspark

    Haming it up finally

    That would be great! I'll try to send you my contact information through the portal. Let me know when you get yours and we'll chat it up!
  6. johnspark

    Haming it up finally

    I spent a good part of the day yesterday studying and found that I knew a lot more than I'd figured. The theory and math makes perfect sense and the miscellaneous information is easily retained once it's been read over a few times. All that being said, I'm going to get the General Class...
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    Haming it up finally

    Thanks, I'll look into that. I got the recommended package from the HRO store here in Atlanta. The guy was really good and after google-ing the equipment, the prices were quite good over all. I'll upgrade the antenna once I figure out the radio and its capabilities. I progressed a lot today. I...
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    Haming it up finally

    That's the one I got. Gordo is excited about his Radios....:jump: Thanks for the support!
  9. johnspark

    Haming it up finally

    Great website! That's what I was looking for! Thanks! I sprung for a magnetic mount antenna and just plopped it down on the hood and ran the coax in through the fire wall boot. I turned it on this morning and found the weather stations were working. I have a fairly short ride to work, so I...
  10. johnspark

    Haming it up finally

    So I got a Technician Class study guide and a Kenwood TM-281A mobile unit. I've picked a test date of 8/22/16 to shoot for and now I'm studying like a school child again. :violent-smiley-031: I don't know diddly about Ham, but I do know that the jacknapes on CB channel 6 and 11 are killing it...
  11. johnspark

    Let Me See Your HF Box!

    Both. I haven't perfected the Solar part yet, but It's there. Shore power works great. I changed inverters recently and don't have updated picturs, but here is the battery tender and solar controller.
  12. johnspark

    The Georgia Bantam build

    Teaser... Radio build upcoming. Y'all won't see that though...not a trailer issue. Thanks for all the inspiration! Cheers!
  13. johnspark

    The never ending hobby build

    The Rig and Trailer look great together. Nice work on everything. A few questions if you don't mind: Do you have an idea what your trailer weight is when fully loaded? What is the make and model on your pump? Where did you get your tanks and are those your fabricated mounting straps? Can...
  14. johnspark

    Post your tents

    Very Nice Work!
  15. johnspark

    CA -> UT -> CO (Warning: TONS of pictures!)

    Great report. Thanks for posting. Beautiful country out there! I like your truck with the topper and tent. I'll build something like that for my next truck. You guys ate like champs...some good looking food for sure.
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    Post your tents

    Just got my lighting and power setup energized. Now I have to get out there and use it...but man it's hot out there. 107 Heat Index this weekend. I need a 12V fan...LOL
  17. johnspark

    2015 Tundra wheels on M416

    Howdy neighbor, Looking good. Any future mod plans yet?
  18. johnspark

    The Georgia Bantam build

    Here is the mount for the area lighting. I'm still working on it and might change it. I really want something that will wrap around the bar and have little or no protrusion on the top of the bar. I just haven't found the right "clamp" yet.
  19. johnspark

    Let Me See Your HF Box!

    Update. I added some lighting.
  20. johnspark

    The Georgia Bantam build

    Here is a shot of the days work load. I installed a new inverter and cleaned up some wiring on that side of the box, then started work on wiring the area lighting, tent power and lights, tongue box and tub lights. I had two Boston Butts smoking on the grill and couldn't go anywhere for 12 hours...
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