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This is simply the rawest form of envy. Pay it no mind. As we'll discuss, being a "ham" can mean a great many things. Don't let anybody tell you that you aren't legit if you don't do <insert specific thing here>. Do you already have a radio, Dave?

Are you required to have a ham radio license in order to attend? No. However, I believe you'll get much more out of this event if you've already studied for and passed your Technician license exam. If you want to have your license, there's even time to pass the test before our class--there is...

This is a bigger question than most realize. Let's begin with the similarities. The 2.5L Forester and 2.5L Outback use the same engine, the same all-wheel drive system, have the same ground clearance, and share an essentially identical automatic transmission. Having said that, they drive...

I found your call sign, John. What radio equipment do you have? That would be great to see you there, Josh. I know you're extremely familiar with using 2-way radios (duh), but I hope I can share some info that might be helpful to you.

Certainly. I don't view a ham license as a requirement to attend, although not having one will obviously prevent you from being able to transmit solo. (The FCC allows third party communication, which would help us get around your lack of a license if you want to gain some radio experience.)...

Are you new to the world of ham radio? Did you recently pass the Technician test and receive your call sign, only to be left scratching your head wondering what to do next? Have you had your license for a long time but you still haven't done anything with it? Maybe you even went and bought a...

Sunday: 3D (as participant) Monday: 3D--gunner Tuesday: Steel Bender 8AM--gunner The rest of the week is still up in the air for me. I plan to return home Friday afternoon/evening since I need to be at work Saturday morning.

Aviano? Damn, you are way up there. The closest I ever got to you was when I spent time in the Forli/Cesena/Rimini area. Of course, this means I also visited (the independent republic of) San Marino, which I highly recommend if you've got some free time and like castles. In a country full of...

I don't know; I've never tried to run it in the background.

Don't take it that way. This is just how EchoLink works. If you don't experiment with it, you'll never become comfortable with it. The good news is, everybody who has ever used EchoLink has been there, too... so we all understand completely. I promise nobody will judge you or laugh at you...

Sure, it's easier for you. But what about the rest of us, who don't have your three initials memorized? :p I have also downloaded it and used it a few times. It can be a bit finicky, especially if your phone's internet connection is less than rock solid. When you connect, the software will...

I was waiting to hear more about this. Any build info on this engine? Have you started the swap yet? I just dropped a Vortec 454 into my Grand Prix (as you may know), which is why I am curious.

A couple posts above, I said I thought I was done installing my transmission controller. I was wrong. I had forgotten about another part of it, what TCI calls the RPM module. This morning before coming in to work, I spent some time installing that and wiring it in. I also installed a few zip...

I can only hope so. ;) Dude, you and me both. All along, I figured my RPM AirGap intake would force me to cut a hole in the hood, and I was fine with that idea. It amazed me that the drop base 3" air cleaner fits under the stock hood (after giving the hood a rib-ectomy). But even though it...

I'm getting extremely close to driving this thing. For that reason, when it briefly stopped snowing a few days ago I decided it was time to put the interior back together. Since the carpet was loose, I unbolted both front seat belts in order to install the seat belt guides for the Camaro...

When I purchased my current '98 4.0L TJ, I owned a '97 2.5L TJ. I kept the four cylinder for six months before finally selling it. I set up both Jeeps with a budget boost lift and 31" tires, but they were otherwise completely stock for this time period. Both were 5-speed manuals; the 2.5L had...

Here is my fancy, Roadkill-approved "arm" to connect the TPS to the carburetor: No, sorry--it isn't a zip tie. It's a random chunk of wire with two eyelet ends crimped on to it. This made it easy for me to create the exact length I needed, and it seems plenty sturdy for this application. I...

Winter has set in, giving me fewer practical opportunities to work on the car. But yesterday was a balmy 36^ and sunny, so I spent a few hours wrenching. Sadly, much of that time had to be devoted to the Jeep; it had developed a coolant leak after I changed the water pump last month. Once...

sixstringsteve, this post is primarily for you. I just went to the IRLP status page to check on each of these machines. The top one has been idle for over 42 days, which means either it sees very little use or maybe has intermittent issues. The middle one has only been idle for 2 days, so...

That won't be necessary. As a "specialist" in FWD Mopars of the '80s, I know of what you speak. For those who do not, here it is: