The SnoBall-2014

[Kanakry]

Powertank- Tire repair kit and air pressure gauge

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Here is the Teaser video link again.

 

[mouldman1]

Powertank- Tire repair kit and air pressure gauge

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Here is the Teaser video link again.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9rthwkhmPFE

That should be raffled at the start of Snoball!

 

[upscrazy8]

breakfast in morning and dinner in the evening. wheres lunch?

 

[Scott1446]

I just wanted to throw something out there regarding handheld radios. Let me preface by saying that not only did I stay at a Holiday Inn Express once, I'm also a licensed HAM radio operator.

5 watts, the max most handhelds can transmit at, isn't a ton. Think of it like this. If each of our trucks is 1/4 mile apart and we have 15 trucks, the distance between Lead and Chase could be 3.5 miles. Over the river and through the woods at 5 watts with an antenna inside the metal cab could be pushing it.

If we do have trucks with handheld radios in my group, we'll stick them near people who can relay with Mobile rigs should it be an issue for Chase or Lead to hear them clearly. That, or we'll move them back or closer up front.

Funny story though, I reached an IRLP Repeater in Portland while sitting in my tent on Mt. Hood while transmitting at 2 watts. That's about 70 miles away! Granted I was sitting at 9000 feet, but it illustrates how a clear line of sight and some altitude can really help.

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That said, an external antenna will help a ton. I believe Big Blue used my handheld with the external and it worked pretty well last year.

I am also a licensed HAM radio operator (KC3BFW). I see from checking the group list that you are Lead for group C, I am in group D. Are there other licensed HAM radio operators on the SnoBall? Do we want to do anything to establish communication between groups in case it is needed? I have a 50W mobile rig in my truck and will also have a 5W hand held.

 

[Kanakry]

breakfast in morning and dinner in the evening. wheres lunch?

Day 1 Houghton
Day 2 No Lunch. Bring Snacks. We will be geting into Escanaba in the early evening.
Day 3 Up North Lodge

 

[Yukon Joe]

I am also a licensed HAM radio operator (KC3BFW). I see from checking the group list that you are Lead for group C, I am in group D. Are there other licensed HAM radio operators on the SnoBall? Do we want to do anything to establish communication between groups in case it is needed? I have a 50W mobile rig in my truck and will also have a 5W hand held.

Doesn't sound like a bad idea. Cell coverage is pretty spotty.

Yukon Joe
www.RUNRAPTORRUN.com

 

[Ms. MI Raptor]

So I just got some bad news... Dealer called and there are metal shavings in my transfer case - so much that it looks like glitter in the fluid. I have a loaner car but they can't guarantee I'll have my truck back by next Thursday for the run. I have another dealer (in a different dealer zone) checking through their channels to see what the timeframe would be for them get parts to fix it so I'll see what they say too. This sucks.

My loaner car is a Subaru which all the treehuggers up here love to take into the woods...maybe I should see how it handles the deep snow. Kidding. I'd never want to pollute the run with such a hideous vehicle.

 

[Kanakry]

Krazy House Customs- $250 Gift Certificate

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So I just got some bad news... Dealer called and there are metal shavings in my transfer case - so much that it looks like glitter in the fluid. I have a loaner car but they can't guarantee I'll have my truck back by next Thursday for the run. I have another dealer (in a different dealer zone) checking through their channels to see what the timeframe would be for them get parts to fix it so I'll see what they say too. This sucks.

My loaner car is a Subaru which all the treehuggers up here love to take into the woods...maybe I should see how it handles the deep snow. Kidding. I'd never want to pollute the run with such a hideous vehicle.

Sucks to hear this. Hopefully it gets fixed in time.

 

[RaptorScrew]

So I just got some bad news... Dealer called and there are metal shavings in my transfer case - so much that it looks like glitter in the fluid. I have a loaner car but they can't guarantee I'll have my truck back by next Thursday for the run. I have another dealer (in a different dealer zone) checking through their channels to see what the timeframe would be for them get parts to fix it so I'll see what they say too. This sucks.

My loaner car is a Subaru which all the treehuggers up here love to take into the woods...maybe I should see how it handles the deep snow. Kidding. I'd never want to pollute the run with such a hideous vehicle.

If there was a "Dislike" button, I'd click it.

Sorry to hear that! Hopefully they get it handled for you and you're able to run with YOUR truck.

 

[Kanakry]

ICON Vehicle Dynamics- Mid Flap System