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I'm using the Kenwood's internal TNC. I have the squelch turned off I also have the volume turned down to zero. Should I have the squelch turned up just a bit?

I installed my new radio this weekend and it receives APRS packets with no problem. I talked to someone this morning on simplex who was about 10 miles away so my antenna seems to be working. The GPS icon is flashing and I have the beacon turned on. I've gone through all the settings in the...

I've had good luck finding iPad Minis at pawn shops for not much money. Just make sure to get a cellular one (they have the plastic bit on the back at the top). Chad

I don't know if it's because It's also using the cellphone signal but my iPhone knows if I'm on the sidewalk or in the street when I'm using it's mapping program to go somewhere. If I'm on the sidewalk it will give me walking times but if I get in the street it'll give me driving times. Chad

I have two and truckfridge and a Dometic. Both have digital thermostats and are cosmetically about the same. I believe both have the same compressor as well. The Truckfridge can be had a lot cheaper than the Dometic when they are having a sale. I picked my Dometic up from pplmotorhomes.com Chad

I like the REI Adventures line of clothing both shirts and pants. Lightweight, quick drying and look like regulars clothes. Chad

This is true. I've seen it during partial eclipses. It's very neat to see the ground covered with dozens of little crescents from the eclipse. Chad

I have had a Mac Air for about 10 years now. I have carried it lots of places and haven't had any problems with it. It is slow when rendering photos in Lightroom but a newer one should be fine. It has a solid state hard drive. I use an external hard drive that is kept in a cushioned case for...

Is that the Cabela's kitchen? I got one last year but haven't had a chance to use it yet. Chad

A good cheap way to get into home roasting is with an air pop corn popper. The West Bend Poppery II is the best. I have a couple that I've picked up at thrift stores for a couple bucks apiece. Chad

I had a Filson waxed jacked made out of cover cloth that I bought a few years ago on clearance. This year I couldn't find it and since it was discontinued, there weren't any around. I finally found a new one on eBay and bought it. While I was looking I bought a Barbour jacket on eBay and...

I bought one earlier this year to keep in the car. I generally use it for hauling groceries. Although I did use it for brining the Thanksgiving turkey. I've been very happy with it. Chad

mjac, I think the new Garmin 276cx might be what you are looking for. It's expensive, $800 but seems to be very nice. Chad

Thanks. Chad

I stopped in a pawn shop yesterday and saw a Coleman lantern by the door. It was sitting on top of a Action Packer and when I opened it up, it was filled with Coleman Stoves and lanterns. Here's what I got for $25. I'm not showing the Gaz lanterns that were in the box as well. Chad

When I was planning my trip to Namibia I was looking on the internet for a place to rent a truck and I found this site. http://www.bushlore.com/Vehicles.asp Here is what they say about the Toyota Land Cruiser 78 - 4X4 Bushcamper: Prominent Features The most respected 4x4 safari vehicle...

One time I was in California and using a Garmin GPS. I entered the address of a restaurant that was close by and it figured the route. I wasn't familiar with the town but it seemed to me that I went straight that I'd head right to the place, but the Garmin told me to take a right so I did. 10...

If the back of your iPad looks like this (the part at the top could be white) then you don't need an external GPS it has one built in. Chad

I also wonder why you think a stock LR3 would be more capable than a stock GX470. Chad

I used this video to help me plan some routes. A lot of steps but very informative. Overland Navigation Chad