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Mechanically, not much. The engine is the same; the AWD system is the same; the transmission is very similar; the ground clearance is identical. Due to all that similarity, you'd think they would feel exactly alike... but this is not true. The Outback is smoother, quieter, and feels much more...

That's how I usually do it. We normally meet at the Maverik in town at 9am, then caravan to the parking area and unload. We usually are off the trail, loaded up, and back in town right around dinner time, which works great. I did it that way once, and many others like to do this. Since it's...

A little trial-and-error experience will quickly let you develop reasonable expectations of what you can do from where. You'll quickly learn not only the best locations for repeaters, but also you'll realize how terrain will restrict access to various repeaters from specific locations. Mobile...

Definitely interested, though my schedule might not allow it. Just tell me when you all plan to go and I'll see if I can make it work.

I thought I had, but apparently not. I tried again and this time got it to open. Now: how do I attach my own file so you can compare my 6-character shorthand labels? :rofl:

I tried opening this file but there is essentially no data in it. :confused: I'd upload one of my own files, but the forum doesn't want me to attach my (uncompressed) .img file.

Organization will vary greatly according to the logic of the programmer. ;) IIRC, Brett said he made his list by programing in every Utah repeater. I have not done that. Instead, my list has evolved over time based on repeaters I have used or think I might use. My mobiles currently have only...

I use CHIRP for both of my HTs as well as my FT-7900Rs. Free and easy. EDIT: CHIRP uses *.img files, so I don't know that it would read his file, either.

Hey, it looks like I will be free again this evening. If anyone would like to get together and discuss/use some ham radios, speak up.

Random related thoughts, in no particular order: 1) CarMax is a great place to test drive vehicles, but it's a lousy place to buy one (unless you have lots of excess cash you just don't know what to do with). 2) The Jeep/RME crowd will scoff, but Subaru is a master of car-based AWD...

Hmm, the Grand Prix should be done by then....

No worries. I just didn't want an opportunity to go to waste. :)

Earlier, I suggested the following: The complete lack of response has been... shocking. :rofl: Seriously, I have some free time this evening if anyone would like to get together and discuss radios. I can bring my Baofeng UV-5R and Yaesu FT-60R handhelds, plus the vehicle I drive will have a...

Same here. I guess the only real way to get rid of it is to dig it up and re-seed that (tiny) area?

Says the man who just bought a one ton diesel truck. :p

Hey! I'm not the only one here who feels this way... right? What about Brett, for example? :laughing: Exactly how cheap is your ass, anyway? I don't think you've mentioned your desired budget yet in this thread. How much are you looking to (not) spend?

Well, I didn't want to disappoint you. ;) It's good to know you haven't forgotten about them. They are certainly jacks of all trades and excellent values. This is a great summary IMO. For years, I used to proclaim that 4wd is not needed for towing... until I bought a trailer and started...

Because there is a solution. You say you want a tow rig for a low price, but you don't want to sacrifice 4wd? The answer is easy: ignore trucks and look at full-size SUVs instead. A heavy-duty 2500 Suburban will always cost less than its pickup equivalent, yet it can still comfortably do the...

That would be absolutely fine, Bart. I think this would be a great experience for you (and any other brand new, radio-less ham) because it will let you see the pros (low cost) and cons (difficulty of operation, plus all the usual handheld drawbacks) of the infamous UV-5R radios. I do have...

To make you slackers feel bad, here is something that happened while Steve was taking his test. Backgound info: in December (I think it was), an 11-year-old boy from Springville named Reuben took and passed the Technician exam. As a reward for passing, his father bought him a cheap handheld...