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    Engel 40 Qt. Marine Fridge Freezer

    I have had an MR040 for about 6 months. The longest trip was in May for 36 days to the Northwest Territories above the Arctic Circle. It is great. I should have replaced my ice chest years ago. Also, I like the plastic. It is just as strong as metal and much lighter.
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    Ham License Books

    No it was real easy. I just keep taking the practice test and a week before the test I went over Gordon's book and the practice test. Good luck.
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    HAM Operators- Post up here

    Forum Name:skephart First Name: Steve Call Sign: KI6YLI Radio's: None yet - just passed Nissian Xterra Class: Technician Freq: Location: Camarillo, CA
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    Ham License Books

    This is the site I used for practice tests. http://www.eham.net/exams/ I read the book and then took the practice test. A week before, I keep going over the questions in the book and the several practice tests each day. I over studied and got 100%.
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    Ham License Books

    Well thanks to everyone. I used the Gordon West book and passed the technician test this morning. Now I just need to figure out what radio to get for my truck.
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    Help with Camping Lab Awning

    Thanks for the help. I will just play around with it in the driveway today.
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    Help with Camping Lab Awning

    When I first opened it up the fabric was rolled around the extruded flat bar. Today I found out that the fabric can be rolled up like a window shade. Should it be rolled back into the round "window shade" thing. That could be why I was having trouble. If you can understand my explanation.
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    Help with Camping Lab Awning

    I just got a Camping Lab awning and need some advise. I have only put it up twice in the driveway by my self. What is the best technique to use. Both times several poles fell, etc. Thanks for any input.
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    Ham License Books

    Thanks everybody. I found a site in Ventura, CA that offers the test in April. Now I just need to study. I know it covers regulations but how much theory does it cover.
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    Ham License Books

    I want to get my ham license and would like a recommendation on the best book to study. These are two books I have had on my amazon.com wish list for some time 1)Gordon West, Technician Class: 2006-10 FCC Element 2 Amateur Radio License Preparation and 2) ARRL Ham Radio License Manual: All You...
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    Camper Lab Awning

    Has anyone installed a Camper Lab awning to an Xterra stock rack. I have an '07 Xterra.
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    Wedco Water Cans

    I just received 4 of the 10L sand color cans from BrigadeQM this week. They were back ordered for about a month.
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    Camping Lab - New Expedition Portal Sponsor!

    I tried calling Fernando Lander at camper lab and I got a message that he was not receiving calls at this time and could not leave a message. How is the best way to contact. I am interested in getting an awning for a 2007 Xterra and need to know if it can be installed on the stock rack.
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    The new 2009 Nissan Xterra

    I guess I would say I am a bit shocked that the X would beat out the Rubicon. I have a 07 X Offroad and love it. It performs great offroad for the trails that I use it on. I did considered the Ribicon but the Jeep dealer wanted $5000 more than I paid for my X.
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    catalytic heater in tent; WILL I DIE???

    I have used the Coleman cat heater for several years. It is the larger one with the fan. I only used it when am awake - in the morning or just before bed to warm the tent up. Last year I was in Arizonia and it got cold enough to freeze several our water jugs. To keep my wife happy, I woke up...
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