10:02 am
May 12, 2023
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I had not thought about grounding the rack. That said, considering I live and work in areas that I am not comfortable having the roof off, I will be able to add a ground strap from the rack to the chassis. Sounds like you don't have a ground plane on your setup, as it is supposed to be a flat, horizontal, metal surface (commonly used references is a hood or metal roof). I plan to incorporate flat metal plates into my rack for my mount points (have heard and read 6 to 8 inches all the way around an antenna base is optimal). The antenna length and radio power can sometimes cause a radio overload if the source is to close on GMRS, causing them to "not hear each other". Example would be 2 handhelds sitting on the kitchen table. Not sure if HAM has an issue like that.
WRZG209
6:40 am
Club Member
August 17, 2014
Offline Calaveras32Spcl said
1. Unfortunately, I am not familiar with the "Race Radios".2. Since I have been involved we all have used HAM radios and the club has a license that we operate under, I am looking to get my own license so I can use radios when traveling on my own. The radio you have been using should be just fine for you.
3. On the fall maintenance run, I was listening to you talk on your radio while we were driving MET, so yours is compatible.
4. The handheld Baofeng UV-5R can be picked up on Amazon for about $25. They are not fancy, and lack certain features but will work for the trail.
5. I agree with the groups staying together for safety, and the lead and sweeper are the primary ones who "need" to have radios. Having them in every rig to be able to listen in for calls for aid isn't a bad thing either. Does allow communications between groups for the times where we split into multiple work parties too.
Not sure if I answered your question.
Thanks for the reply & yes, partially did answer my confusion over exactly what type of radio I possess. I'll keep using it until I understand more if another radio yields better communications.
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