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Lord Humongous said:
Those are both really good 2 meter 70 centimeter handhelds for the price. The more expensive one has a higher transmit wattage but I've read it really doesn't do anything except kill the battery faster. Basically you just need to turn it on, dial it to the right frs/gmrs frequency and push the PTT when you have something to say. 90 percent of the buttons are for programming channels and repeater access tones, ect. which is way easier on a PC with a programming cable.
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If your planning on a camping trip and you know there will be no cell service you can research nearby repeaters and program them for emergency use only without a HAM. You can go full prepper style and make a role up Jpole antenna that you hoist into a tree and really get some reach lol.
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Yeah so I totally appreciate the detailed reply but...
JerryTaco2.0 said:
I'm stupid, can you translate this please? lol
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... this, lmfao!

Dumb it down for us: if we turn it on and put the same numbers on the screen as the other guys we're with, and push the orange button and say shit to it, do they work like really fucking long range walkie talkies?
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0uTkAsT said:
we turn it on and put the same numbers on the screen as the other guys we're with, and push the orange button and say shit to it
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I thought this is exactly what I said :ROFLMAO:

That chart is the FMRS, family mandated radio service frequencies that are open to everybody. Basically all I was saying is that they are capable of way more if you want to take the time to play with it. If not just make sure your on the same frequency and use it.

If you guys are looking for better range and clarity this antenna is nice. Plus the 16 inch whip coming out of your breast pocket looks tactiCOOL AF!
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01H2HOKI6/?tag=tacoma3g-20
 
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Lord Humongous said:
I thought this is exactly what I said :ROFLMAO:

That chart is the FMRS, family mandated radio service frequencies that are open to everybody. Basically all I was saying is that they are capable of way more if you want to take the time to play with it. If not just make sure your on the same frequency and use it.

If you guys are looking for better range and clarity this antenna is nice. Plus the 16 inch whip coming out of your breast pocket looks tactiCOOL AF!
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Awesome! I just won't touch the other 300 buttons :ROFLMAO:

I have really good Motorola walkie talkies now but they only work within a few hundred yards, or 100 yards-ish without line of sight. Usually that's enough but I want something better for longer trips and bigger trail runs. @JerryTaco2.0 don't you already have one of those Boner Fang radios from the 2017 Poker Run?
 
0uTkAsT said:
Awesome! I just won't touch the other 300 buttons :ROFLMAO:

I have really good Motorola walkie talkies now but they only work within a few hundred yards, or 100 yards-ish without line of sight. Usually that's enough but I want something better for longer trips and bigger trail runs. @JerryTaco2.0 don't you already have one of those Boner Fang radios from the 2017 Poker Run?
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I do in fact have a Boner Fang radio and am very happy granted I just use it's most basic functions but works well on group runs. @ShankedT4R has an extended range antenna that works even better
 
0uTkAsT said:
I work in construction so that sounds even better

But wait, you have a HAM and a CB in your truck?
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Kinda. The stryker is a 10 meter HAM but it's been modded to operate as a high powered 11 meter radio aka CB. It still has the 10 meter channels on a different deck but the antenna is tuned for CB frequencies so I never use it as a HAM.

Sounds complicated but the FCC limits CB radios to 4 watts so it's pretty common to mod or amplify radios for more power and better performance.
 
Lord Humongous said:
Kinda. The stryker is a 10 meter HAM but it's been modded to operate as a high powered 11 meter radio aka CB. It still has the 10 meter channels on a different deck but the antenna is tuned for CB frequencies so I never use it as a HAM.

Sounds complicated but the FCC limits CB radios to 4 watts so it's pretty common to mod or amplify radios for more power and better performance.
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Umm, cool!

Haha, I'm electronically retarded. So your HAM also works as a CB... I think. That sounds nice. lol
 
I had performance muffler in Phoenix re-route the exhaust Y-pipe for better ground clearance. I also had them install Quick Time Performance electric exhaust cut out because sometimes lots of noise is awesome but Ineanted zero droning on long road trips. The cutout is powered via the switch-pro GPS button (Greater Power Simulator) and opens and closes via the toggle switch. I'm also using this heat shield to protect the transfer case actuator.


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Here's a short video of the cutout in action. The sound in the beginning is the valve opening and then a cold start of the engine.


I also painted everything in back of the muffler black with VHT paint
 
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My truck had a Magna flow on it when I purchased it. It sounded ok until I drove it on the freeway! I was about to pull my hair out! So I had them take it off when I did the reroute. Much better!
 
Lord Humongous said:
I had performance muffler in Phoenix re-route the exhaust Y-pipe for better ground clearance. I also had them install Quick Time Performance electric exhaust cut out because sometimes lots of noise is awesome but Ineanted zero droning on long road trips. The cutout is powered via the switch-pro GPS button (Greater Power Simulator) and opens and closes via the toggle switch. I'm also using this heat shield to protect the transfer case actuator.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001G7H6IA/?tag=tacoma3g-20
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Here's a short video of the cutout in action. The sound in the beginning is the valve opening and then a cold start of the engine.


I also painted everything in back of the muffler black with VHT paint
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I see you have a heat shield for the exhaust re-route. I'm having the re-route done today. Any recommendations on heat shield?
 
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Custom taillight mod!
Seriously have no idea how or when this happened? My garage is tight parking but no plastic shards anywhere and dont remember backing into the wall anytime lol.
 
AzBarcelona said:
I hate finding stuff that I can’t figure out where it came from!

Does this mean it’s time for some pro taillights?
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I was actually thinking about that but just my opinion TRD red lights look better with inferno. From the pics I looked at I thought the pro blacks were too contrasting so I just ordered an OEM trd light
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0uTkAsT said:
No damage to tailgate or bumper?
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None what so ever. I got the Avide RBG on the bumper so that would prevent some plastic damage but no noticeable scuffs. I'm at home depot like every other day so my money is on a handle from one of those flat bed carts smashing it. Just a guess though....
 
Lord Humongous said:
I was actually thinking about that but just my opinion TRD red lights look better with inferno. From the pics I looked at I thought the pro blacks were too contrasting so I just ordered an OEM trd light
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None what so ever. I got the Avide RBG on the bumper so that would prevent some plastic damage but no noticeable scuffs. I'm at home depot like every other day so my money is on a handle from one of those flat bed carts smashing it. Just a guess though....
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I agree with that. I have a Barcelona red truck and I’ve been eyeing a set of the 2018 tails from an off road, since they are darker than my 2017s.
 
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