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  1. lhracing

    Announcing the RME on-air ham radio net

    I tried both the stock antenna and a DIAMOND SRH77CA, no luck hitting the repeater. I am about 32 miles from the repeater which is probably just too far for my radio. If I drive to Bountiful it seems to work fine.
  2. lhracing

    Announcing the RME on-air ham radio net

    I tried to get in again with my HT and going outside but no luck again. I can hear the conversations just fine but cannot get the repeater to hear me, may have to go for a ride next week and try again.
  3. lhracing

    Announcing the RME on-air ham radio net

    I can see the repeater antenna from my kitchen but did not try to go outside. I tried both my stock antenna and a Diamond SRH77CA, neither would hit the repeater. I also tried a Baofeng and it was a no-go also. It is interesting that can communicate on one of the other repeaters on the same...
  4. lhracing

    Announcing the RME on-air ham radio net

    I can hear most of the conversations but cannot get to the repeater with my HT from Layton.
  5. lhracing

    General Tech What did you work on Today?

    Installed a new Expedition One front bumper on the 4Runner.
  6. lhracing

    Announcing the RME on-air ham radio net

    I plan on trying to make contact from my home this time. Hopefully I can get my HT to work that far...
  7. lhracing

    Anyone still want some on-air ham radio practice?

    I am up to give it a try tonight.
  8. lhracing

    Anyone still want some on-air ham radio practice?

    A little off subject but I was looking at repeaters in Utah and came across one at 145.41 that is listed as Statewide. Can someone tell me what is statewide?
  9. lhracing

    Anyone still want some on-air ham radio practice?

    There may be something about the actual location of the 94 repeater on Farnsworth compared to 62. Looking at it on Utah Ham Radio Repeaters it is a little south of 62 and may be partially blocked by something to hit my location in west Layton. 62 comes in very well and I can actually talk to...
  10. lhracing

    Anyone still want some on-air ham radio practice?

    I ran out to Lake Point today and took my HT and was able to wake up the repeater so I think my radio is setup correctly. Layton my be just too far for my HT.
  11. lhracing

    Anyone still want some on-air ham radio practice?

    Does the Tone need to set on both transmit and receive or just transmit?
  12. lhracing

    Anyone still want some on-air ham radio practice?

    What setting did you have to change? I may have the same issue... If you have a little time later we could try to reach each other. I will PM you my phone #.
  13. lhracing

    Anyone still want some on-air ham radio practice?

    Same with me Dave, I can hit 62 but seems to be nothing on 94.
  14. lhracing

    Anyone still want some on-air ham radio practice?

    Which repeater are you thinking of?
  15. lhracing

    Anyone still want some on-air ham radio practice?

    I would like to get in on this also now that I have my license. Currently have a Baofeng but my have a my new Yaseu FT2-DR if they ever get off back order.
  16. lhracing

    LX470 misfires, died

    I didn't catch the cause of it not cranking over, what was it?
  17. lhracing

    Batteries...what's good these days

    I have a X2Power Premium AGM Battery from BattriesPlus and it seems great. They are said to be made by NorthStar but pricing is better.
  18. lhracing

    LX470 misfires, died

    For a head and possible used motor you may want to check with Metric Motors in Centerville.
  19. lhracing

    Best tent option for the Rubicon trail?

    Bear resistant :)
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