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  1. ratkin

    Decision time. Trail Comm with CB required per 4x4 club. Upcoming changes, need WX.

    For another simple, small, no install, I've had really good results with the https://president-electronics.us/CB-Radios/AM-transceivers/BILL-FCC. The auto-squelch and weather alerts work surprisingly well.
  2. ratkin

    Forestry Roads & COMS

    Resource road radio communications https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/industry/natural-resource-use/resource-roads/radio-communications
  3. ratkin

    Forestry Roads & COMS

    Interior and Northern B.C. Forestry Frequencies https://www.ic.gc.ca/eic/site/smt-gst.nsf/eng/sf11098.html
  4. ratkin

    270 deg square back?

    Pretty cool shower stall. Likes a lot like this one from South Africa. http://www.quickpitchsa.co.za/quick-en-suite/
  5. ratkin

    Help me understand this

    Yes & I agree. But I wanted to point towards plug & play stuff before we started down the path of TNCs & Bluetooth GPS pucks!
  6. ratkin

    The Wescott's Turtle III On-board Fire Extinguisher

    Perfect! https://www.fireboy-xintex.com/ma2-fire-extinguisher/ I thought the ball extinguisher was just new packaging for the old glass fire grenades: https://www.peachridgeglass.com/2012/04/fire-grenades-great-form-and-color-for-collectors/ But here’s the link to what they really are...
  7. ratkin

    Help me understand this

    Everyone getting their ham licenses, getting Kenwood TM-D710GA radios along with the AvMap 6 may be fun for your group.
  8. ratkin

    Help me understand this

    In the spirit of throwing you into the deep end of the pool, may I recommend a site that will help you with learning about mobile radio - k0bg.com :) It's geared towards ham radio, but the lessons from it will work for any radio service, be it CB, GMRS, Ham, or MURS. For me, I just try to...
  9. ratkin

    Help me understand this

    This is exactly why I went ahead and got a GMRS license in January of this year! After getting my Technician license in January 2011 (and upgrading to General in June of that same year) I spent seven years trying to cajole my wife and kids to get their Tech license before giving up. They're...
  10. ratkin

    The Wescott's Turtle III On-board Fire Extinguisher

    While perusing the Expedition Portal Classified listing on The Turtle III and reminiscing about reading the old articles in Four Wheeler magazine back in high school when i spotted these two photos: I noticed what appeared to be a red fire extinguisher mounted to the hood with a...
  11. ratkin

    Help me understand this

    Here’s a link to a GMRS repeater directory that gets updated every week: https://mygmrs.com A repeater is a specialized radio owned/maintained by someone else that you receive permission to use that allows you to extend your signal range over distance/terrain. Hope this helps!
  12. ratkin

    Lifeline Batteries: Long Term Review and Capacity Test

    Looks like you’re in luck as they appear to have brought it out of retirement! http://www.batteryminders.com/12v-onboard-desulfator
  13. ratkin

    GMRS antenna recomendations

    You don't have to drill holes in your vehicle to mount the TRAM 1181 (or any other NMO mount antenna). Check out: http://www.cometantenna.com/amateur-radio/no-holes-mobile-mounts/antenna-mounts-and-brackets/ Hope this helps! -Richard
  14. ratkin

    My 1989 Suburban with a Westfalia top grafted into it... also dual 360 swivel seats

    Perfect! What year Mitsubishi Montero altimeter/inclinometer cluster is that?
  15. ratkin

    Larry's 1978 K10

    Ahh! That makes perfect sense! What a cool idea to do for a guest! I bought the same seat covers years ago after reading your post about installing them in your truck! Awesome trip pictures & report! Thanks for sharing with all of us!
  16. ratkin

    My 1989 Suburban with a Westfalia top grafted into it... also dual 360 swivel seats

    Love this truck and build thread! Can you put a link in for the switch pod you found? Looks like it fits these trucks perfectly! Thanks! Richard
  17. ratkin

    Larry's 1978 K10

    Larry - awesome trucks! I've followed your builds for the last several years! Great job! Quick question for you: what is the thing between the cup-holders on the center console that seems to say, "CAMEL" on it. is this something that helps keep drinks in place? Thanks, Richard
  18. ratkin

    Camp toilet modifications

    I'm able to use the PETT size now without help, but it took almost a year of physical therapy, and I had a great surgeon. Sent from my KFTT using Tapatalk 2
  19. ratkin

    Camp toilet modifications

    I completely ruptured my patella tendon last year, and grew to appreciate anything that could make it easier on my knee while it healed after surgery. Sent from my KFTT using Tapatalk 2
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