Arkansas Raptor Run in the Ozark National Forest (March 19-21)

[N0MAD]

You guys are 2 hours away. I am going to try and make it at least for Saturday. Thanks for posting.

No problem, make sure to mark "interested" on the event page to stay updated! Hope you can make it.

Sounds fun! Anyone from the Memphis area wanna caravan etc?!?

Would be cool to see you out there!

 

[N0MAD]

I am in Missouri and interested in attending but more than one day but rather the weekend.

I am conflicted on this radio choice. I have the Kenwood TM-281A (VHF) and previously the ICOM F5021. I have been on probably 20 raptor runs and GMRS has never been used. And will you have maps for the Lowrance GPS?

Are you camping or staying in motels?

Switching the radio choice to VHF, mistake on my part so no worries there.

I can send you some .gpx files on previous routes / waypoints. Won't have everything we will cover over the weekend but it'll give you an idea. Also recommend Gaia along with the MVUM map.

We'll be camping throughout the weekend, I'm heading there Thursday afternoon. Have some great spots picked out along creeks / on the side of mountains.

 

[BenBB]

Right on! I’m in, just have to figure out the radio and nav heh, looking forward to it!!!

 

[N0MAD]

Right on! I’m in, just have to figure out the radio and nav heh, looking forward to it!!!

Glad to hear it! Make sure to mark "Going" on the Facebook event tab so I can get an accurate headcount.

We will be using VHF frequency. Baofeng UV-5R is a good handheld radio. If you're looking for something more permanent, ICOM or TYT make some great radios as well. PM me with any questions.

 

[Icecobra]

Just a suggestion if your looking f poi r a good solid radio. Yaesu 7900 or 8900 are excellent 50 watt vehicle mounted radios. Matching it to a good antenna is a must and depends on how you want the antenna mounted. Mag or through the roof etc. Makes a difference. Stay away from hand held radios for runs as the transmission distance is short at about 2 to 4 city blocks. Vehicle mounted get you as much as 30 miles. Yaesu are easily programmed and I can program for you if needed, just tell me frequencies you want. Yaesu 7900 8900 available on Amazon under 300.00.

 

[Huck]

If is hasn’t rained, those trails get super dusty. When we did a run down there a few years ago. We had ~15 trucks and were spread out over 5 miles. Had to relay between lead and chase. With vhf radios


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[sixshooter_45]

Sounds like a great time.



Would love to get a Ham radio license but can't understand why one would want to agree to giving up their 4th amendment right.

 

[N0MAD]

If is hasn’t rained, those trails get super dusty. When we did a run down there a few years ago. We had ~15 trucks and were spread out over 5 miles. Had to relay between lead and chase. With vhf radios


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I looked back to that Diamond Dash thread, seemed like a great time. Most of us have chase lights setup (GJ Motorsports) but agreed, it does get dusty.

 

[the_revisionist]

May be down for this, will find out if I’m available that weekend. Sounds like fun!

 

[N0MAD]

May be down for this, will find out if I’m available that weekend. Sounds like fun!

Hope you can make it! I lost your number or else, I would've texted you about it. Fingers crossed.