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klattu · 11-09-2007, 09:19 AM

flaman · 11-10-2007, 09:37 AM

Howdy, this is my first post, so be gentle. My wife and I just started our search. We are currently in Saint Louis visiting with our first Grandchild.We went to the local dealer and tried on the different sizes .We even changed Sophie in the Bambi 16, boy is she cute, the Bambi I mean. I could even pull her with my 6 cyl nissan Frontier, but my daughter-in-law is dying to give us their '94 Suburban gas guzzler, and that would expand our towing possibilities. There are so many decisions to make: New or used, size, floorplan, price, options, etc. We are taking our time and trying to learn as much as possible before taking the plunge. We looked at soldiermedics 19 footer yesterday, which is now listed as sold. That was really nice and one like it may be perfect for us. It is just the 2 of us and we see ourselves just weekending so smaller may be better for us. We are leaning twards used, but fairly late model, as I have enough fixerupper projects on my plate right now (sailboat, house, etc) My wife doesn't want to set the bed up every night so we are looking at a fixed bed. Anyway, I'll get to my point. We live in Panama City, FL and soldiermedic told us about the Can opener and suggested we visit. We are seriously considering it as it could add considerably to our AS education. Are we welcome to come and drool over your beauties?

klattu · 11-10-2007, 09:55 AM

Of course your welcome...
If, and only if,
You post a photo of your sailboat under sail in the bay at Panama City.

Try to make it Friday evening for the Blood Intiations...there always a hoot!

flaman · 11-10-2007, 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by klattu

Of course your welcome...
If, and only if,
You post a photo of your sailboat under sail in the bay at Panama City.

Try to make it Friday evening for the Blood Intiations...there always a hoot!

Thanks.
tHAT WILL MOTIVATE ME to get it in the water, it's sitting in the yard now, collecting leaves.

Jim Clark · 11-10-2007, 06:00 PM

Looks like we may have one or more Ham Radio Operators at the rally other than myself. I am sure at least one 2 meter open repeater must be in the area, is anyone bring any 2 meter gear. I have a 706 in my truck and several HT's. If anyone else is interested I will see what I can find out about the repeaters.

ibgl6 · 11-10-2007, 06:15 PM

146.940 and 147.075 are 2 I have heard of both are located in n.w. part of panama city florida I am not a ham but I have listened on a scanner and know a couple I pretty much have stuck yo yhe c.b. I hate to take test for anything....

Jim Clark · 11-11-2007, 04:45 AM

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Originally Posted by ibgl6

146.940 and 147.075 are 2 I have heard of both are located in n.w. part of panama city florida I am not a ham but I have listened on a scanner and know a couple I pretty much have stuck yo yhe c.b. I hate to take test for anything....

Thanks, that helps. The test is easy maybe we can convert you.

Jim

B4WEDI · 11-11-2007, 09:26 AM

Check out this link, may be what you're looking for :

NWS Tallahassee| HAM Frequencies

B4WEDI · 11-11-2007, 09:37 AM

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Originally Posted by ibgl6

146.940 and 147.075 are 2 I have heard of both are located in n.w. part of panama city florida I am not a ham but I have listened on a scanner and know a couple I pretty much have stuck yo yhe c.b. I hate to take test for anything....

Prepare........ and Take The Test ! There are a couple good books out there OR study on line ! This site helped me a lot ! QRZ Ham Radio Practice Tests

The Technician exam isn't a big deal. The way it was explained to me is, "We are trying to encourage new Ham's, not scare them away. "

I don't have an electrode in my body and I was able to pull it off with flying colors. Now the General exam is proving to be a liiitttle more difficult for me....

Bring on the questions and Good Luck !

**moosetags** · 11-11-2007, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by rebfa

Wowie! This sounds like a wonderful event. I wish I could join you but can't right now (no Airstream, no wbcci membership).

This is a Forums Rally; no WBCCI Membership needed.

ibgl6 · 11-11-2007, 11:05 AM

B4WEDI I saved that link and will look into it I have always been interested in Ham but just never tried the test not to much into transistors and how it works as much as I am talkin to people in differant places...SAM

Jim Clark · 11-11-2007, 12:03 PM

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Originally Posted by B4WEDI

Check out this link, may be what you're looking for :

NWS Tallahassee| HAM Frequencies

Thanks

w2byo · 11-11-2007, 01:18 PM

Thanks Randy,

I will check into it. Also understand there is a rally in Daytona Beach in January. Does anyone know a contact for info on this event?

Thanks, Ray Stevens

Airboss · 11-11-2007, 01:47 PM

Ray, If thats a Ham call sign and your going to the Can Opener Rally, would you have a station set up?? If so lets work on a sked.. Ralph

wheel interested · 11-11-2007, 02:50 PM

Oh do you think I can yabber to you Ralph for a minute from Florida?

Ray would that be alright if we come by and see your set-up. My cousin was an operator and I haven't seen one since I was a kid...many, many, many moons ago.

Airboss · 11-11-2007, 03:21 PM

Sure C.J. all we need is a Ham down there and we can chat. Any Hams going to the rally lets work on a sked on 20 meters...If you have not seen one in awhile Carol you will see how the radios have changed. Smaller lighter and do more things...Ralph ...KW8G

HowieE · 11-11-2007, 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by w2byo

Thanks Randy,

I will check into it. Also understand there is a rally in Daytona Beach in January. Does anyone know a contact for info on this event?

Thanks, Ray Stevens

If it the same as last year that is a WBCCI rally and the info will be on that web site.

If you want to experience night and day in rallies you might consider it as the night. Been there did that and no reason to do it again.

HiHoAgRV · 11-11-2007, 07:27 PM

Just booked site 53.
Sites 52 and 51 are for Bambi's at 20' max length.

thecatsandi · 11-12-2007, 04:39 AM

Well, I want my site back!

It seems my plans have changed again. I am sorry I gave my site up at this point but i am sure i will find something.
I was headed to California for training. That all changed recently. I have been seeing a neurologist. I am having nerve pain in my feet. The medication is dis-qualifying for flying. Initially. It is on the red flag list. Until I get clearence I am grounded. No Medical, no job. I expect to get this resolved but it is going to take months not weeks.

So whats left? I was looking in the 49-55 range and they appear to be too small. Everything else in the 100 loop is taken.

Jim Clark · 11-12-2007, 05:53 AM

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Originally Posted by thecatsandi

Well, I want my site back!

It seems my plans have changed again. I am sorry I gave my site up at this point but i am sure i will find something.
I was headed to California for training. That all changed recently. I have been seeing a neurologist. I am having nerve pain in my feet. The medication is dis-qualifying for flying. Initially. It is on the red flag list. Until I get clearence I am grounded. No Medical, no job. I expect to get this resolved but it is going to take months not weeks.

So whats left? I was looking in the 49-55 range and they appear to be too small. Everything else in the 100 loop is taken.

Good news/Bad News. I know the Job is more important but it will be great to meet you.

Jim