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  1. theksmith

    The other back way to Crown King, AZ. - 22 Jan 11

    i'm coming from the valley, but not sure how quickly i can get the GF and kid out and running so i don't wanna commit to a time - aka if we are late i'll speed and meet at the turnoff instead of the safeway!
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    Random RIG Shots

    from this trip: http://www.offroadpassport.com/forum/showthread.php?t=914
  3. theksmith

    finally installed a HAM mobile rig

    full details: http://www.mp3car.com/vbulletin/worklogs/138507-2003-grand-cherokee-4x4-expedition-vehicle-worklog-dockable-hp-laptop.html and easy to dock - i went with an HP laptop that supported their quickdock because it uses a single connection to provide power to the laptop and to pull...
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    finally installed a HAM mobile rig

    i listened to the tail end of a net last night and some random conversation this morning too and have no problems hearing clearly. i might have just gotten away with the built-in speaker even, but decided to just do it all at once and make sure i could hear. the kenwood speaker has a strong...
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    finally installed a HAM mobile rig

    I bought a mobile HAM rig over a year ago with plans to get my license right away, anyway i finally got it installed and with renewed interest am taking the tech test in a few weeks... here's the install: went with the Kenwood TM-V71A full dual band, because it has the option to later upgrade...
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    Recommend a head-lamp?(like the ones that go on your forehead)

    i'll second this, it's the most convenient, most often used light i own period. the new version is quite a bit brighter imo.
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    Really Bad Expo Platforms

    the Segway X2 offroad - http://www.segway.com/individual/models/x2.php offroadable, but no room for the required Pelican cases, Powertank, ICOM HAM radio, Wedco jerry cans, bridging ladders, or Engel fridge that would make it "expo" ;)
  8. theksmith

    Snow! 24 Hours from Phoenix to Flagstaff to the Grand Canyon and Back

    that's quite a ride on a cruiser, sounds like a fun trip though!
  9. theksmith

    Lipstick on a Pig: The 10 Don'ts of Vehicle Modifications

    but i thought truck nutz where a factory option on H2's that have the full chrome package?
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    Flyingwil's Taco is growing up!

    looking good buddy, you get that calendar i dropped off for you?
  11. theksmith

    Post Pic's of your Jeep

    very clean!
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    Post Pic's of your Jeep

  13. theksmith

    Pelican Alternatives?

    look into SKB and SeaHorse brand as well... perhaps slightly cheaper than pelican. also expand your used keyword search to include Hardigg and Storm (once a major competitor, but now owned by Pelican). oh and Plano even makes a couple pistol cases that look like Pelicans (though nothing larger...
  14. theksmith

    Sunsets

    ^^ those are awesome. this is from canada, very close to alaskan border, several years ago:
  15. theksmith

    Expedition Shovels

    i'll second that this is a quality tool, i used mine until i had dedicated separate space for a shovel and and an axe, now mine is for sale: http://offroadpassport.com/forum/showthread.php?t=443
  16. theksmith

    impressions of DMC-G2 (EVIL, micro four thirds)

    i've never owned a TTL camera, so i couldn't really give a comparison - also, coming from a point-n-shoot world, i'm still composing everything using the screen (which is quite viewable even in bright sunlight).
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