RE: Another "What's This" ?
I have a Dutchstar, and that is the ECM port, I have a switch also, but is not attached to the port. I have my Sliverleaf hooked up to the port....
RE: DOES THIS BUDGET SOUND REASONABLE?
Let's see now, we just completed a 2866 mile,39 day road trip in our DP. fuel cost was 1238.00, camping fees were 529.00. Lodging was 13.00 a day, Fuel was 43 cents a mile. Over all, our cost was 45.00 dollars a day, if this helps.
RE: Outside Motion Light...
We mounted 1 on our unit. In over 4 months of use, it only turns on when the door opens, stays on for 2 minutes then shuts off, then back on as u approach the door. The light is a bright white lite. The range is such that it is above ground level so as to not to be turned on by critters, unless they tall enough to knock on the door......md
Help, Campgrounds in Bronwsville area
I hope someone can provide information on Campgrounds in the Brownsville, Tx. area (<50 miles) for a 38' DP with 50a that has weekly rates for 200.00 dollars or less for the period of Feb. 5th to the 11th.
thanks
RE: Planning a Trip
My garmin was demoted from the MH to the bike because of the wrong directions it gave. From trying to take us on a jeep trail to a back road that required crossing a creek bed. The road started out as paved, and turned to dirt with no way to turn around, or pass the tow dolly once disconnected. Within a Week, I had a truckers GPS in the MH.
RE: Cobra marine VHF and GMRS handheld radio
Odd all the self-righteous attitudes of some amateur radio users. It is a hobby after all and no more exalted than fishing or hunting or photography.
Sorry, but hams have a lot of money and time invested in our hobby, not including the time we spend taking the 5 FEMA classes plus what ever our local Emergency Management Agency require just so we can volunteer with non-profit relief organizations and local, state and Federal agencies during disasters. We assist in a many of ways, such as MARS (watch MASH), Skywarn for the National Weather Service, shelter Operations during evacuations. provide back up communications for local fire,ems,hospitals and law enforcement, support search and rescue operations with short and long range communications on land and sea and support local activities. In all of these events, the hams volunteer the use of their equipment and time.
So, yes if that old lady at the campsite with the 4watt radio broadcast while a operations (emergency) net is in process, yes she will hear about it. If you want to listen in on what's going on, buy a scanner, You want to assist get a license and get involved.
So, yes we are a self-righteous lot. But, before you judge us, find out why we're that way. When was the last time you were in a shelter for 2 or 3 weeks working 16 to 20 hours a day. SO, YES IT IS A HOBBY, BUT A HOBBY WITH A PURPOSE. My equipment travels in a bay in the motorhome. I can set it up within 15 minutes and broadcast almost anywhere in the world. My county Emergency Management Agency has granted me access to their in-house em website to monitor and be involved in real-time emergency activity from anywhere that I have internet. So, how do you relate that to a hunter or fisherman??
RE: Cobra marine VHF and GMRS handheld radio
Well, it's looked like you have done some, BUT NOT ALL THE NECESSARY RESEARCH. Use of a marine radio, other than it's purpose, can cause u a number of problems, the same with using the business Feq's (bands). We (hams) take the required test to allow us the operating rights on certain bands, based upon your license. The 1st part of any test is FCC rules on operating our radio's including the where's of the bands. Hams are very protective of their operating bands. Any unlicensed operator will be reported if he continues to operate after being warned. You are correct that the FCC does not have the resources to track each and everyone down. But what you failed to check in to, is that Hams are self policing, we have FCC authorized teams to give the test. We have monitors who volunteer with the FCC to police the bands. The owners of the repeaters will warn you, then shut off your access to the repeater. If you continue the misuse of bands, a lot of hams love a good fox hunt. Hams refuse to allow the ham bands to follow the way of the CB. FYI, don't think about making up a call-sign, as soon as we make contact, we log the call, and the license holder info pop's up.
Now, for the business bands, it would take a large amount of research to find just what Feq is free in each area. But then, you may want to pray that you're not transmitting on a reserved freq (a unlisted freq used by Law enforcement, (local, state or fed's)
So, with that said, either pay for the GMRS license, take the FCC test (testing fees are included in license fees, the VE's receive a small amount that goes towards the expenses of giving the exam) or GET YOU A CB, as you will not be welcome on the bands any other way, and we will support the big dollar fine that you will receive from the FCC enforcement action taken against you.Of course you are right. But I don't think you scared any one. We have all heard that rational before and although I am not a scofflaw, I'd say those who do have a better chance of being abducted by aliens.
Wasn't to scare, just making a point. Just hope OP will think it out before he moves in that direction
RE: Cobra marine VHF and GMRS handheld radio
Well, it's looked like you have done some, BUT NOT ALL THE NECESSARY RESEARCH. Use of a marine radio, other than it's purpose, can cause u a number of problems, the same with using the business Feq's (bands). We (hams) take the required test to allow us the operating rights on certain bands, based upon your license. The 1st part of any test is FCC rules on operating our radio's including the where's of the bands. Hams are very protective of their operating bands. Any unlicensed operator will be reported if he continues to operate after being warned. You are correct that the FCC does not have the resources to track each and everyone down. But what you failed to check in to, is that Hams are self policing, we have FCC authorized teams to give the test. We have monitors who volunteer with the FCC to police the bands. The owners of the repeaters will warn you, then shut off your access to the repeater. If you continue the misuse of bands, a lot of hams love a good fox hunt. Hams refuse to allow the ham bands to follow the way of the CB. FYI, don't think about making up a call-sign, as soon as we make contact, we log the call, and the license holder info pop's up.
Now, for the business bands, it would take a large amount of research to find just what Feq is free in each area. But then, you may want to pray that you're not transmitting on a reserved freq (a unlisted freq used by Law enforcement, (local, state or fed's)
So, with that said, either pay for the GMRS license, take the FCC test (testing fees are included in license fees, the VE's receive a small amount that goes towards the expenses of giving the exam) or GET YOU A CB, as you will not be welcome on the bands any other way, and we will support the big dollar fine that you will receive from the FCC enforcement action taken against you.
RE: Planning a Trip
X3, we don't make long term plans. Our plans are always made in jello, unless we are on a return trip to see family, then we'll make reservations for our stay. To give you a little idea of of how we do our planning then we use Streets and Trips for more detailed planning.
RE: Hey all. New lifestyle, new challeng
Agree about getting the H--l out of Dodge (SD) as soon as u can. I would look into joining the Moose and Elks. As the webmaster of Elk International Chapter of FMCA, I know that their is a number of lodges u can stay at for next to nothing compared to private campgrounds. Next, I recommend joining Passport America. As far as other info, u will find the answers to your questions, plus answers to questions u didn't know you had right here in the forums by searching them......marty
RE: Salisbury Beach State reservation campground MA
We stayed there about 2 years ago, was off season. We enjoyed it. Along the strip there is/was a bar that served breakfast, we stopped in to see what they had for dinner. They fixed one of the best burgers that we've had.
RE: RGV from end to end
Thanks for that info, as we leave on the 19th for that area, and will be our first trip. Thanks to the OP for posting his question
RE: Southwest Texas info request
Consider a stop at Big Bend National Park. The border crossing at Boquillas, closed since 9/11 is supposed to reopen soon. There's also a crossing about 70 miles up river (Rio Grande) from the park at Presidio to Ojinaga.
As a collector of National Park Passport Stamps, any National park within 150 miles of our stops will be visited. I'll look into the Mexican towns suggested for visiting.
tks
RE: Southwest Texas info request
First, TX Gulf coast is on the east/southeast. Currently, Nuevo Progreso has the best reputation for visitor safety. Best access is from the area between Mission and Harlingen - bridge is directly south of Weslaco, Hwy 1015. There are numerous RV parks ranging the full gamut of amenities & costs.
Thanks, for me being on the east coast of Fl. Texas/Mexico is west for me. :)
I looked at Nuevo Progreso, and it looks like a great place to visit, thanks
Southwest Texas info request
We've changed our travel plans, and am thinking of the Texas Gulf Coast. We like to visit Mexico on Day trips. Our plans are in jello, so what are the best areas to visit along the Texas/Mexico line. We have visited the little town right outside of Yuma and loved it. So anything along those lines would be great. Any help?
marty
RE: Richmond to St. Augustine to Gulf Shore
We'll in NFL also, have done the trip many times. Fla has alot of nice state parks between St.A and Pensacola. Check out this site for help in planning your trip
RE: Streets and Trips - GPS Locator
As others have said, I to use both S&T w/gps and a separate GPS in the front. But I do things a little different. The laptop on the dash runs S&T, Silverleaf, Storm Predator, excel form (worksheet for tracking data) and provides a hotspot. I use a different laptop in the living area with a 24 inch monitor that allows me to do my trip planning and have 2 or 3 different websites open. After I've finished, I email the routing update to the dash computer (which has it's own e-mail address). I also have a portable laptop that can be taken outside to do the planning if I want, of course without the large screen.
RE: List of National Parks with Hook Ups
You can check out my site, sure u will find a campsite locator that will answer your questions and help u with your planning.
