They have it in 2" alsoTempting but the Talon roll cage is all 2", and they want $50!
I've been looking around and I may just make a bracket that uses the Talon's flag mount hole to fit a NMO antenna mount next to it.
I can listen to my local FM stations! 🤣 Past that, I have NO IDEA how to work it! UHF/VHF/UFO 🤔
I can listen to my local FM stations!Past that, I have NO IDEA how to work it! UHF/VHF/UFO
On a serious note, if left plugged in but turned off, it will pull my battery down in a few days if not run.
It has a plug right at the radio I'm disconnecting right now. Probably will add a switch. I don't want it wired for rig key on so I can talk or listen without the ignition system turned on.
Good idea. You’ve got the TH-8600 right?
Check out Ham Radio Crash Course YouTube channel. He's got an amateur radio Tech and General level videos where he goes though the book explaining how VHF/UHF/HF operate. It'll answer a lot of questions about how the systems work. It wont directly explain how to program YOUR radio but it should give you some direction on how to use it and make the most of it. Short answer - VHF/UHF will work best utilizing a repeater, where an offset is required between transmit and receiving signals.
I like the thought of being able to use the radio without the key being on but I'm of the mind set that I'll leave it on one day and come out to use it later and the battery will be dead. This would be a good reason for dual batteries and an isolator between buggy and accessory power.
. However... we are NOT going to be bringing the Talon 😟. After due consideration of, 1) the condition of my back (severely extruding disc between my L4 and L5 lumbar vertebrae), and 2) the prospect of loosing the $1200 we've got invested in this VRBO condo we've rented, we've concluded that we'd still like to get to the mountains, but I'm not willing to risk bumping along the trails and loading/unloading the Talon. It's just not worth it.
If that what it take to get there then come on and join the fun , and if you do feel like riding I am sure there will be some open seats.Ok, this is going to sound crazy but, we ARE going to attend
So.... assuming you guys/gals will still allow us to socialize to some extent at the gatherings, we'd be happy to meet and greet. Hopefully, at some point when my back gets sorted out (and this COVID crap is behind us) we'll have an opportunity to actually bring the Talon and partake in the manifold mirth and merriment. Meanwhile, as I told my wife, if we're so inclined we can certainly do Cinnamon Pass in the F150 over to Lake City.
Unless something else changes, we'll see you there, albeit without the Talon.
Steve
Good news Steve. I had your condo rented, but it’s best if you can use it. Hope to meet you there...😎Ok, this is going to sound crazy but, we ARE going to attend
So.... assuming you guys/gals will still allow us to socialize to some extent at the gatherings, we'd be happy to meet and greet. Hopefully, at some point when my back gets sorted out (and this COVID crap is behind us) we'll have an opportunity to actually bring the Talon and partake in the manifold mirth and merriment. Meanwhile, as I told my wife, if we're so inclined we can certainly do Cinnamon Pass in the F150 over to Lake City.
Unless something else changes, we'll see you there, albeit without the Talon.
Steve
Oh, no! Without your ride, no entry into the circle! 🤣. Come on and join as you can! We could tailor a ride to get you out on the trails without beating you up. Maybe up Kendall Mountain which is right next to town. Short, beautiful ride and take it slow.Ok, this is going to sound crazy but, we ARE going to attend
So.... assuming you guys/gals will still allow us to socialize to some extent at the gatherings, we'd be happy to meet and greet. Hopefully, at some point when my back gets sorted out (and this COVID crap is behind us) we'll have an opportunity to actually bring the Talon and partake in the manifold mirth and merriment. Meanwhile, as I told my wife, if we're so inclined we can certainly do Cinnamon Pass in the F150 over to Lake City.
Unless something else changes, we'll see you there, albeit without the Talon.
Steve
Told you I would but I opted for a Radioddity QB25 which has the dual bands, FM radio, and showed all the accessories it came with. Not knowing what I would be getting or having any idea what I was doing, it fit better. I have a programming cable for it also. Nice little radio.
The boss and i will be there the first few days, we will not have or machine either. But we will have a stock jeep behind the MH. A little siting around the fire and a few beverages sounds good to me! Im sure we can find something to see and do.Ok, this is going to sound crazy but, we ARE going to attend
So.... assuming you guys/gals will still allow us to socialize to some extent at the gatherings, we'd be happy to meet and greet. Hopefully, at some point when my back gets sorted out (and this COVID crap is behind us) we'll have an opportunity to actually bring the Talon and partake in the manifold mirth and merriment. Meanwhile, as I told my wife, if we're so inclined we can certainly do Cinnamon Pass in the F150 over to Lake City.
Unless something else changes, we'll see you there, albeit without the Talon.
Steve
Past that, I have NO IDEA how to work it! UHF/VHF/UFO 
