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Forum: Under the Awning 06-16-2012, 08:50 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 16,477
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If it wasn't for boondocking (defined as remote...

If it wasn't for boondocking (defined as remote location camping outside a developed campground), we wouldn't own an RV. We fulltimed 5 years in a 36' DP off the grid 99% of the time. We followed...
Forum: Polls 05-23-2012, 09:38 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 9,548
Posted By Off Pavement
Aye Aye!

Aye Aye!
Forum: Good news! 05-22-2012, 07:42 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,430
Posted By Off Pavement
I'll raise your nickle and bet a dime...

I'll raise your nickle and bet a dime...
Forum: Not Good News 05-15-2012, 10:07 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 7,140
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4x4 Attack

I've had better days. Here is my account... 4x4 Attack (https://www.mccookgazette.com/blogs/hoag/entry/47756/)
Forum: Not Good News 05-07-2012, 09:16 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 10,123
Posted By Off Pavement
Great news!

Great news!
Forum: Good news! 05-05-2012, 02:37 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,787
Posted By Off Pavement
Congratulations! Nice making that step up.

Congratulations! Nice making that step up.
Forum: Under the Awning 05-02-2012, 01:03 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 5,249
Posted By Off Pavement
USFS Boondocking Rules

All US forests are making changes to their travel management plans. Each forest has, or is in the process of updating their travel management plans and creating MVUMs (motor vehicle use maps). ...
Forum: Under the Awning 05-02-2012, 11:13 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 23,912
Posted By Off Pavement
You Never Know What You'll See!

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Forum: Operating Modes - CW, SSB, AM, FM, APRS 04-29-2012, 09:24 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 6,042
Posted By Off Pavement
Anticipation

I'm playing the waiting game. I'm a CW op and usually use a bug in my home shack or a Nye Masterkey when things slow down. I've got an old Japanese ball bearing straight key that I put in the RV,...
Forum: Antenna Solutions 04-24-2012, 07:52 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,712
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I appreciate the link Jim. I've spent more time...

I appreciate the link Jim. I've spent more time than I care to admit at Alan's site but somehow missed that page... of the seemingly endless list of info he has published.

I've spent too much...
Forum: Trip Report 04-23-2012, 09:46 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 6,248
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What? Am I the only one camping???

A trip to the Denver area had us staying at Bear Creek Lake Park in Lakewood. This is a city owned and operated campground and park with multiple recreation opportunities such as fishing, hiking...
Forum: The Funnies 04-23-2012, 09:30 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,271
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Not a set, but a single. Oh the last row!

Not a set, but a single. Oh the last row!
Forum: Antenna Solutions 04-23-2012, 09:22 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,712
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Sorry to respond slowly... The antenna is a...

Sorry to respond slowly...

The antenna is a Tarheel HP100a and can be seen at Tarheel HP100a (https://www.tarheelantennas.com/model_100a_hp)

The lift device is by Antenna EZ Lifter...
Forum: Antenna Solutions 04-18-2012, 10:56 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,712
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Up She Goes....

I wrapped up the initial install of my Antenna EZ lifter and Tarheel HP100 screwdriver antenna.
...
Forum: Antenna Solutions 04-17-2012, 02:18 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 5,483
Posted By Off Pavement
Update W/O Pix

I will get some pictures of the screwdriver antenna lifter and mount posted in a couple days, but so far performance has been good! 1st QSO was from near Cozad, NE to FL with the second getting me a...
Forum: The Funnies 04-08-2012, 08:17 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,895
Posted By Off Pavement
ding ding ding... we have a winnner!

ding ding ding... we have a winnner!
Forum: Antenna Solutions 04-08-2012, 08:13 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 5,483
Posted By Off Pavement
Jim... I don't really anticipate operating mobile...

Jim... I don't really anticipate operating mobile but I suppose it could happen as long as my XYL is doing the driving at the time. I just can't imagine pounding brass and driving, though I've run...
Forum: Antenna Solutions 04-08-2012, 07:12 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 5,483
Posted By Off Pavement
RV Bonding

Yikes...

I'm in the process of installing a Tarheel H100 screwdriver antenna on a motorized lift mounted to the ladder on our 25' class C. I'd say this is an experiment of trying to get a pretty...
Forum: Rag Chew 04-04-2012, 08:39 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,750
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I read the statement to say... Even though...

I read the statement to say...

Even though our published requirement is not met, you can operate the same as a Canadian ham that has his/her Basic, 5 WPM certificate, and Advanced Qualifications...
Forum: Rag Chew 04-04-2012, 01:12 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,750
Posted By Off Pavement
Smile USA Hams in Canada

FYI - We're starting to plan a trip to Alaska and I got to thinking I needed to know the rules for US amateur radio ops in Canada, so I took a look at the reciprocal agreement... Yikes! If you read...
Forum: Trip Report 04-02-2012, 09:17 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 4,436
Posted By Off Pavement
Early Season Camping

The weather was great a couple weeks ago so we packed up and headed into northwestern Nebraska to visit a place I've seen pictures of, but never been to... Toadstool Geographic Park north of...
Forum: CQ CQ CQ 04-02-2012, 08:35 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,708
Posted By Off Pavement
de ACØUS

:hello:

Howdy from America's Heartland! I've been an RVer longer than I've been a ham. Got my first ticket in '65, but chased girls instead of DX and just got back into the hobby a year ago.
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