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Quote from the article: In their next study, scientists discover that those who camp regularly have a higher rate of skin cancer than those who do not. ;)

Just for kicks, I decided to check the FCC database and see if my license has been granted. Hey, look--there I am! KG7ETK checking in. :)

Hmmm....

Actually, there's not much to show yet. Here is the new Ford 8.8 rear diff mostly installed: The rear end was mostly a bolt-together affair. Mounting the engine will require skilled welding... which is why (a) it hasn't been installed yet and (b) the entire project has ground to a complete...

Well... yeah... but this one looks even more fun.

I want one: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kPElJugWK5Y

The Yaesu FT-1900R measures 5.5" wide x 1.6" tall x 5.7" deep. That sounds pretty compact to me. The more powerful FT-2900R is just a bit larger at 6.3" x 2" x 7.3" (though you'll want some space around it for the heat sink to function properly). True, though these models do cost more...

Great news! I passed my Technician exam tonight, as did 10-year-old Noah (which impressed pretty much everybody present). I know Brett is one proud papa. Now I need to begin discussing which radio(s) to purchase....

Tell him to keep at it. At least with qrz.com, they give you missed questions on future tests in order to verify that you're learning the material. It really does help your test scores to trend upward. Example: on my first five tests, my average score was only about 77%... but on the last...

Certainly. Perhaps when we're on a run together....

I started a General exam and kept a tally of my missed questions. Once I missed 10 (ie--failed the test), I quit. I thought about trying again, but quickly decided against it--I don't want to confuse myself and screw up my Technician test. I've gotta prioritize the task at hand. Speaking of...

I think the on-road ride is, in a word, fantastic. I am running all TeraFlex suspension hardware--springs, matched shocks, "monster" long arms and even a BellyUp. I ran this same configuration on my 2001 TJ years ago and I loved that Jeep's ride, too. For a dual-purpose rig, I think it's a...

It was good to talk with you this evening. Thanks for stopping by. As I mentioned, call ahead to fully investigate the rental situation. I strongly recommend Outlaw Jeep Tours to everyone--they have fantastic customer service and are great people. Oh, and I would also recommend Elephant...

Which is precisely why companies offer all-new bare bracket kits to weld onto the 8.8 for this exact application. ;)

Highway to Hell by AC/DC? Road to Nowhere by Ozzy Osbourne? Leave It by Yes? :laughing:

That web site also has practice tests for General (and Extra), so it would be easy for me to try one of those and see how I do.

I've spent some time at qrz.com taking their practice tests. This is a great resource, as they (a) track the questions you miss, (b) ask these questions again as you re-take the test, (c) shuffle the answers to make it a little harder, and (d) encourage you to keep taking tests until you've...

And if your friend has ever contemplated upgrading to a better (read: real) gas tank skid plate, now would be the time to do so.

As others have said, handheld CB radios typically have lousy range unless you use an external antenna... and if you're going to mount an antenna anyway, why not just go ahead and install a fixed radio while you're at it? I'm sure that Midland handheld linked above is a nice unit, but for half...

Hmm, this is interesting to me. I've had Comcast internet in my house ever since I moved in, and my bill is similar at ~$80/month (I can't recall the exact amount). Just for kicks, I decided to hop over to SpeedTest.net and see what I'm getting at this exact moment: 13.8 Mbit download and...