Topic: CANVAZ VIII 2018 (Official Thread)

[Celt]

What if I run it in reverse?

Also, any recommendations on which baofeng model to get?  It would be nice to listen in at least while driving backwards...

 Just watch out for the no driving in reverse signs and I would imagine you could do whatever you want....     Buuuutttt, in all seriousness if you are planning on getting and using a HAM license I would shy away from the Baofengs. Some folks use them and like them but in my opinion they are not great quality and can be questionable. If you have the coin and plan on using them buy the best one you can afford as it will pay off in the long run.

[steve c]

I disagree with celt on this one.
Definitely start with a Boafeng.
Great little radio.
Especially if you just plan to listen. I have an external magnet mount antenna you can use which really isn't necessary for trail runs.

When you get your ham license, buy a good dual band radio.

If it's just for trail runs and you don't want to do it as a hobby, no need to go full send and spend a bunch of money.

Any of the UV5r stuff is fine.

These little radio are also fantastic for spotting drivers through sections.

[RikRong]

You can't run green trails if you are titan swapped Frank...

Crap got me on that.   Green trail for me Sunday.

[RBduffer]

Rick, I altered some of your posts 'for the greater good'.  If you have any questions, please feel free to keep them to yourself

Duffman, AKA, The Hammer

[RikRong]

Rick, I altered some of your posts 'for the greater good'.  If you have any questions, please feel free to keep them to yourself

Duffman, AKA, The Hammer

Perfect, thank you. No questions. Lol

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[Ghost65]

What's a little rubbin amongst friends?

Um...what??

 

[Celt]

What inquiring minds want to know is Frank B going to grace this trip and maybe campfire with his quick wit and one liners?

[knightrider]

He probably has an xterra related ghost story or 2 he could share around the campfire

[Celt]

He probably has an xterra related ghost story or 2 he could share around the campfire

  "Ghost65" or "Ghost story"?   


                       

[steve c]

If you rub those two stories together, I hear you get a GhostXeannie

[Celt]

If you rub those two stories together, I hear you get a GhostXeannie

You do have a point there but my question is who lives in the bottle?

[Ghost65]

You do have a point there but my question is who lives in the bottle?

...depends on who attends the campfire 

[RBduffer]

...depends on who attends the campfire 

Ding, ding, ding.  We have a winner! 

Thank you John for the Bit-O-Gold Wit of the Day

[Celt]

BLUE TRAIL REQUIREMENTS:

 Blue Trail Requirements: (Calcite Mine Rd)
 4 wheel drive
 Recovery gear- Snatch strap/chain/winch are all acceptable
 Off road tires such as AT/MT or similar- No street tires
 Basic tool kit to include fire extinguisher
 Enough water for each person in vehicle (i.e. 1 gallon per person per day)
 Basic first aid kit
 
Desirable.
2m radio tuned to 146.535
front and rear recovery points
Watch Youtube video of Calcite Mine road.

 


BLUE TRAIL REQUIREMENTS:[/size
   Vehicle in safe operational condition
   ◦   Roll bar or factory installed hard top
   ◦   Emergency brake, parking brake, line-lock or other redundant braking system.
   ◦   Tow strap or kinetic rope (recommend rated at 2 times the vehicle weight).
   ◦   First aid kit
   ◦   Jack capable of lifting the vehicle & tools to change a tire.
   ◦   Full size spare tire along with tools to repair/reflate tire.
   ◦   Fire extinguisher with gauge indicating good/full, appropriately stored
   ◦   Seat belts for all vehicle occupants
   ◦   Recovery points front and rear - Tow balls are not recovery points
   ◦   Battery hold downs (no bungee cords)
   ◦   Ham Radio or CB (not necessary)
   ◦   Shovel
   ◦   Lunch
   ◦   Extra Water
   ◦   Hat
   ◦   Flash Light (extra batteries)
BLACK TRAIL REQUIREMENTS:
TBA

 Black Trail Requirements (Mandatory): Pinyon Mtn

Vehicle currently in good working order including parking brake
Solid front and rear recovery points
4wd with low capability
Recovery gear- snatch strap rated for your vehicle/shackles/Hi-Lift or acceptable jack
Offroad tires MT/AT style capable of airing down with appropriate spare/tire repair kit
First aid kit and fire extinguisher
Enough food/water for everyone in your vehicle for 24 hours
Good tool kit with spare parts as necessary for your vehicle
Good off road/rock crawling skills

Desirable:

2m radio tuned to 146.535
Winch
Rear locker
Watch some youtube or similar footage of Pinyon Mtn.

There is a chance of some vehicle damage on two portions of this trip, this is a black trail.

BLUE TRAIL REQUIREMENTS:

 Blue Trail Requirements: (Calcite Mine Rd)
 4 wheel drive
 Recovery gear- Snatch strap/chain/winch are all acceptable
 Off road tires such as AT/MT or similar- No street tires
 Basic tool kit to include fire extinguisher
 Enough water for each person in vehicle (i.e. 1 gallon per person per day)
 Basic first aid kit
 
Desirable.
2m radio tuned to 146.535
front and rear recovery points
Watch Youtube video of Calcite Mine road.

[FrankB]

What inquiring minds want to know is Frank B going to grace this trip and maybe campfire with his quick wit and one liners?

I hope to be able to be out there for at least part of it, but that weekend is still uncertain right now.