Recent content by tndal

Joel, I second the too darn cold it was 8? here this morning. Wish I had pics of my old truck, IC706 with Little Tarheel and IC 2720 with Diamond dual band antenna all mounted without any visible holes when it was removed for trade. Not in any hurry to mount the HF but trying to get the dual...

Thanks, I will check there.

Looking for ideas on where to mount a remote head for an Icom dual--band in a 2016 F350. I am thinking about under the uplifter switches and mounting the main body either under the seat behind the rear seats or in the center console. Opinions or pic of your install please.

Yes we have been in a couple of parks that at peak load times the voltage has dropped below 104 volts at the pedestal. At one recently the problem was on one phase only, ie: 103 volts on L1 and 119 volts on L2. So considering a autoformer to help prevent brownouts and the EMS from cutting the...

Anyone using an Autoformer?  thinking of getting one due to low voltage issues at local state parks, thoughts???

We have always preferred to have our dinette on the camp side of the camper, bigger window and if you are dining inside the view is your campsite not your neighbors

KQ4M here. this page has been inactive for way too long.

I do logistics for our Field Day operations so  I started taking the camper as a convenience for me and another HAM is our first aid station and does the same. It also serves as the kitchen area. We have boondocked in some interesting places in the last few years Hospital parking lot, airport...

Thanks Tom for this board. Being a Amateur Radio operator we do some long weekends off the grid on generators.  Wondering how many other Amateur operators do field day from there rig? I use two Honda 2000's ran 32 hours on about 9 gallons of fuel, mild temps and partial shade did not work the...

Been winterizing with air for several years with no problems. I turn my compressor down to about 40 psi and blow all the lines out, bypass and drain the water heater, run the pump dry, and drain all tanks takes about 30 minutes to do it.

IMHO a blue boy is a good purchase but maybe not a first one, after you get your new RV and make a few trips you will know if you need one or not. As far as purchasing items before the RV purchase look around home you will be surprised what you already have. (IE: dishes, pots pans, cooking...

a friend of mine had the same issue the awning and bag totaly seperated from the strip in a heavy rain. She took it to a local upholistary shop and they were able to sew it back on cheap ($25.00)