Utah: 5-Mile Pass December 26/27
12-19-2008, 09:28 AM
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Nope we will not be heading hitting rattlesnake or constrictor trails on this run. I've never run those trails and I wouldn't want to go though them with stock vehicles. The route soon on the map is just a big loop that other trails branch off from.
I know the turnoff for rattlesnake though.
I know the turnoff for rattlesnake though.
I also have a guy I work with that may come, but he is coming from Ogden and wants to just meet at the pass parking lot. He'll come via toole.
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12-19-2008, 10:17 AM
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Cool. I just have heard a few stories about rattlesnake and would not want to make a snow trip my first trip up there! We'll see you on the 27th.
I also have a guy I work with that may come, but he is coming from Ogden and wants to just meet at the pass parking lot. He'll come via toole.
I also have a guy I work with that may come, but he is coming from Ogden and wants to just meet at the pass parking lot. He'll come via toole.
12-19-2008, 11:38 AM
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I'd try Sound Warehouse on State St. or an off-road parts place.
I just read this, and I think I'm going to stick to hand-helds for now.
Please post up if you find someone that will do it on the cheap
12-19-2008, 12:02 PM
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I've been reading and I think I'm going to go with the Cobra 19 Ultra III unit. It's slim enough to fit right into where the ash/coin tray is.
http://www.walmart.com/catalog/produ...uct_id=4642484
~$35. I think the antenna's are going to be in the ~$20 range. So for ~$60, I can get a good set up. It has been suggested that they should be tuned, but I think I'll see how they perform stock.
EDIT: Also found a shop locally that carries firestik, so might just end up getting everything from them. http://www.rightchannelradios.com/ if anyone is interested.
Thanks for the input and the link, 4biker.
http://www.walmart.com/catalog/produ...uct_id=4642484
~$35. I think the antenna's are going to be in the ~$20 range. So for ~$60, I can get a good set up. It has been suggested that they should be tuned, but I think I'll see how they perform stock.
EDIT: Also found a shop locally that carries firestik, so might just end up getting everything from them. http://www.rightchannelradios.com/ if anyone is interested.
Thanks for the input and the link, 4biker.
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12-19-2008, 12:32 PM
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CBs don't have to be tuned if you are using a good antenna and a good radio for being in a tight group. You might not be able to reach out very far. A POS antenna I had would not reach 1/2 mile. I got it tuned and it worked up to 2 miles.
watch where you mount your antenna. You don't want to hide it, it should be abve your rig.
There is (or was) a radio shop by the Fling J in Ogden off 21st street and I-15.
watch where you mount your antenna. You don't want to hide it, it should be abve your rig.
There is (or was) a radio shop by the Fling J in Ogden off 21st street and I-15.
12-19-2008, 09:59 PM
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I think he was meaning the large parking area Farthest east, However I can call him to find out or change where we meet him. Not even sure if he is going to come. He just doesn't want to drive all the way to Eagle Mountain then back out there if he is coming from Tooele. This should be fun in the snow, it's supposed to snow most of the week. Hopefully it won't be snowing on the 27th.
12-19-2008, 10:09 PM
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I've been reading and I think I'm going to go with the Cobra 19 Ultra III unit. It's slim enough to fit right into where the ash/coin tray is.
http://www.walmart.com/catalog/produ...uct_id=4642484
~$35. I think the antenna's are going to be in the ~$20 range. So for ~$60, I can get a good set up. It has been suggested that they should be tuned, but I think I'll see how they perform stock.
EDIT: Also found a shop locally that carries firestik, so might just end up getting everything from them. http://www.rightchannelradios.com/ if anyone is interested.
Thanks for the input and the link, 4biker.
http://www.walmart.com/catalog/produ...uct_id=4642484
~$35. I think the antenna's are going to be in the ~$20 range. So for ~$60, I can get a good set up. It has been suggested that they should be tuned, but I think I'll see how they perform stock.
EDIT: Also found a shop locally that carries firestik, so might just end up getting everything from them. http://www.rightchannelradios.com/ if anyone is interested.
Thanks for the input and the link, 4biker.
Shows how much I know about CB's. I didn't know they needed to be tuned
I'd try Sound Warehouse on State St. or an off-road parts place.
I just read this, and I think I'm going to stick to hand-helds for now.
Please post up if you find someone that will do it on the cheap
I'd try Sound Warehouse on State St. or an off-road parts place.
I just read this, and I think I'm going to stick to hand-helds for now.
Please post up if you find someone that will do it on the cheap
12-19-2008, 10:32 PM
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12-22-2008, 08:18 PM
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Keep an eye on the thread guys.
I'm keeping an eye on the weather up there. My sister who lives in Eagle Mountain said the area has been pounded by snow with more to come.
If the snow gets/is too bad the run won't happen, I hate to say. I'll keep you all updated, I'll probable run out that way on Christmas to check the area out to make sure it's all good.
Keep your fingers crossed, I want this happen if possible.
I'm keeping an eye on the weather up there. My sister who lives in Eagle Mountain said the area has been pounded by snow with more to come.
If the snow gets/is too bad the run won't happen, I hate to say. I'll keep you all updated, I'll probable run out that way on Christmas to check the area out to make sure it's all good.
Keep your fingers crossed, I want this happen if possible.
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12-22-2008, 10:21 PM
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Keep an eye on the thread guys.
I'm keeping an eye on the weather up there. My sister who lives in Eagle Mountain said the area has been pounded by snow with more to come.
If the snow gets/is too bad the run won't happen, I hate to say. I'll keep you all updated, I'll probable run out that way on Christmas to check the area out to make sure it's all good.
Keep your fingers crossed, I want this happen if possible.
I'm keeping an eye on the weather up there. My sister who lives in Eagle Mountain said the area has been pounded by snow with more to come.
If the snow gets/is too bad the run won't happen, I hate to say. I'll keep you all updated, I'll probable run out that way on Christmas to check the area out to make sure it's all good.
Keep your fingers crossed, I want this happen if possible.
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12-22-2008, 11:18 PM
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Yeah, I heard Happy Valley got pounded last night. SLC wasn't bad at all. It all melted anyway. They said that Christmas day, we're supposed to get the biggest storm of the season.
If this falls through, there is a late January run with the ExPo guys. You will need CB's, though.
If this falls through, there is a late January run with the ExPo guys. You will need CB's, though.
12-23-2008, 07:57 AM
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12-23-2008, 09:42 PM
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Yeah, I have an extra 300 to 500 Bucks just before Christmas! I'll just return my 3 kids presents! Lol I have actually, in fact I told the wife I was going to, but the cheapest decent one I could find in stock was $469 at Sears thats 500 with tax and I would have to buy it on credit.
