Who is planning on going to MATG
#123
The owner of the B&B I stayed at said if you didn't have Verizon for cell service you were basically SOL. I have AT&T and only had a signal when I was in Robbinsville. Have any of you thought about using those small two-way radios? I don't know if those even work in that area but if so it might be an option.
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The owner of the B&B I stayed at said if you didn't have Verizon for cell service you were basically SOL. I have AT&T and only had a signal when I was in Robbinsville. Have any of you thought about using those small two-way radios? I don't know if those even work in that area but if so it might be an option.
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I have a pair of real CB radios...
Maybe if I go back next year I'll mount one up and loan one to a friend. If some of the rest of you get handheld or mounted CBs we can talk/listen on a particular channel. The lower level units are pretty cheap, especially used on ebay.
Maybe if I go back next year I'll mount one up and loan one to a friend. If some of the rest of you get handheld or mounted CBs we can talk/listen on a particular channel. The lower level units are pretty cheap, especially used on ebay.
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You can try regular old FRS walkie talkies, they reach rough ~1-2 miles depending on where you're at. I tested CB radios YEARS ago, friend stand at tabcat bridge(start of the dragon) and I drove to the over look. I got about half-way and it was basically cut-off, which is about 1.2 miles. It's good to have while on a run together or if everyone is at Fontana.
We also pondered on getting two cabins next to each other for all the bros.....it just requires commitment from all you fellas
Side note..... I am NOT doing the beerrun to Natahala on Saturday next year, lol.
We also pondered on getting two cabins next to each other for all the bros.....it just requires commitment from all you fellas
Side note..... I am NOT doing the beerrun to Natahala on Saturday next year, lol.
#127
On my impreza/e30 I ran a k40 whip with a cobra 29 (with built in SWR meter), then just a simple small format dink CB Radio 75WXST. It actually worked pretty well given it's compact form.
I since sold it as no one was on CB channels anymore during road trips and it'd make the Miata literally look like an RC car.
Might try again for next year but with a Wilson Little Wil magnetic antenna. Just don't have an SWR meter anymore.
I since sold it as no one was on CB channels anymore during road trips and it'd make the Miata literally look like an RC car.
Might try again for next year but with a Wilson Little Wil magnetic antenna. Just don't have an SWR meter anymore.
#134
My car will be faster by next year (and i'll actually have it there which would be nice considering its MATG and not CTSVATG).. I got a ride in a "certain someone's" NA that confirmed my build direction. Sportbike is currently for sale to begin funding it.
Also, in terms of reception it was really goofy for me... Out of all places, I found out I could get 4G here...
Also, in terms of reception it was really goofy for me... Out of all places, I found out I could get 4G here...
#135
Did anyone get pics of my fly whip? I saw a bunch of people taking pictures and demanding a brap or two on the way out on Sunday. Hoping there's pics or video out there. I didn't go down the roads much when the pro photogs were out, everything i'm finding is pretty blah.
You know, because it's all about me.
You know, because it's all about me.
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I initially did the A&W run as an excuse to do the Cherohala and get ppl together to drive the dragon on Friday evening. A&W just happened to be on the route and now it's a "staple" run for MATG. I'm not opposed to leading everyone there and then taking the bro's for food n beer on the lake.
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Two things happened at Tapoco that I've never experienced....
1. They told us we couldn't park in a space that I've parked in at least half a dozen times.
2. There was a wait for a table of six! I usually sit with a dozen or so ppl.
Once they finish that upstairs balcony I don't think it'll be a problem, seating availability anyways.
Maybe we can do a secret MT run to blood mountain? **SPOILERS** It's a long drive.
1. They told us we couldn't park in a space that I've parked in at least half a dozen times.
2. There was a wait for a table of six! I usually sit with a dozen or so ppl.
Once they finish that upstairs balcony I don't think it'll be a problem, seating availability anyways.
Maybe we can do a secret MT run to blood mountain? **SPOILERS** It's a long drive.