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Correct. For another easy-to-tune option, you might consider the RoadPro RP-550 steel whip antenna. I bought this one for my Suburban, simply because it was visually similar to my 2/70 ham antenna which was already installed. The RP-550 tunes by turning two rings at the base of the antenna...

Driving to Ely doesn't leave you very many options. About your only significant alternate--assuming you want to stay on paved roads, anyway--is to take hwy 50 from Delta to Ely. If you go that way, I suggest you take hwy 6 to get to Delta (you could even take Redwood Road all the way to 6 if...

Between those two, I would choose the M8000. In fact, I did choose the M8000 back when I bought my winch. I don't like Warn's new web page layout. In the old days, it was very clear that Warn divided their winches into three primary categories: Standard Duty, Premium Series and Ultimate...

I feel your pain. My TJ is currently down, awaiting a water pump replacement.

It warms my heart seeing this Jeep out having fun.

Congrats again, Kevin. Be advised: you aren't legally allowed to transmit until you are issued a call sign by the FCC. That process will take +/- a week, depending on how many applications are currently being processed. To answer your question: for very short range car-to-car communication...

I spent most of yesterday and an hour or so this morning working on the car. Man, all the last-minute details are exhausting. I've done a few engine rebuilds in my past, so the idea of pulling and installing an engine sounded easy enough. But now that I've done this, my hat is off to everyone...

By the way: a while back, Steve started a general ham radio thread. It is full of great information (some of which has been repeated here) and is worth reading for those who have not seen it: https://www.rme4x4.com/showthread.php?110912-The-Ham-Radio-Thread

Nate is correct. Due to the low initial cost, it is somewhat common for new hams to just buy a cheap Baofeng handheld, get an upgraded antenna (either a screw-on for handheld use or a mag mount for in-vehicle use), and off they go. Is this the ideal way to do it for in-car use? No. Does it...

That is an excellent site, written and run by a few local friends. I used it to prepare for my General and Extra tests. Another benevolent local Extra ham has written up the following "best practice" suggested way to study for and get your license. This is the method I used to pass my General...

Like most ham operators, I am eager to help others learn. As a ham who Jeeps, I am personally baffled as to why other enthusiasts would be reluctant to get a a ham license... but maybe that's because I have already "seen the light" while they have not. Feel free to ask any questions at any...

Officer Bowling, checking in. :p Seriously, it is extremely easy to get a Technician license. You can use any number of free online study sites, and the test fee is a whole $14. We have a number of kids in the valley that are under 12 years old who have licenses, so I'm not kidding when I...

In my post above, I said the pressure hose looked goofy. Allow me to present exhibits A and B: It looks like it will clear the Taurus fan, so I'm fine with it for now. Soon. Soon.

I tried this earlier today, and it worked! The stock V6 PS hoses are now both installed, no matter how goofy they look. You know, because Roadkill.

Thank you both. I have really missed working on a car project, so this whole swap has been very therapeutic in a number of ways.

I unexpectedly had to fly back to Ohio last week. My older sister (who lived in Ohio) committed suicide, and nobody saw it coming. It was a great shock to the entire family, and it was particularly difficult for my mother. Us remaining kids who live out of state all dropped what we were doing...

Welcome to the family! It's good to have you here.

The seller may be way off in his claim, but that Suburban is potentially really solid. It started out as a lease in the LA valley, then lived in the San Francisco valley for a few more years (read: no snow or ice exposure). It then went to Idaho from 2006 to 2011, at which point it moved to...

You're shopping for a Suburban 2500 to use as a tow rig and you want to know what to look for? That's easy. Look for a GMT800 with the a big block Vortec 8100 under the hood. I'm pretty sure I've seen a number of GMT800 Suburbans with barn doors. Mine doesn't have them, but I'm happier with...

This is fantastic! I know you guys could really get a lot out of ham radio. I'm very happy for both of you.