FRF's "Havoc in the Hills" Raptor Event - 9/26/13-9/29/13

[Big Blue]

Well it's preventing me from being able to register or reserve a hotel room, since I don't know if I'll be alone or not.

---------- Post added at 02:23 PM ---------- Previous post was at 02:08 PM ----------

You all that have booked rooms already - did you book through Sat night or Sun night?

I can tell you this much Block...I have gotten to know Jason and Mark well.......

If they say something is worth the wait......you can bet your butt, it will be EPIC!!!

---------- Post added at 02:57 PM ---------- Previous post was at 02:43 PM ----------

I'm booked through sunday too

Also i'm confident to say it will be a good time... with each event i've attended, they have only gotten better. Steer clear of ShooterAMG after sunset and you will be good to go.

Awww come on now....Todd (Shooter) is awesome......

As long as he does not have access to Creamed Corn or has to go Poop near a campfire......

On a practical side, anyone can bring BBQ brickets....Todd makes his own!

 

[Sitdown]

Camping with Todd... youtube search "canteen boy"

 

[Labraptor]

I booked through Sunday as well.

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[Rookie]

Here is the best deal I could find on the handheld ***** mentioned.

Wouxun KG-UV6D

Comes with programming cable, power adapter, and a remote speaker. Almost worth the $20 to get the whole package.

 

[Fred]

Nice find...

 

[Sitdown]

I believe kanakry has a cheaper alternative for the handheld. I ran the wouxon and later upgraded to icom hardwired kit . It would be nice to have a handheld too, for when out of the truck, and guiding others for jump pics etc. I do recommend the uv6g but wouldnt mind hearing more about a cheaper option as well.

 

[WorldTour]

OP updated

 

[All The Way]

5 watts vs 50+ on a decent mobile unit.-----> For about $15 more (after rebate) you can get a quality Yaesu rig that is easy to use and puts out 75 watts. Put a good antenna with that radio and you have a greater chance of being heard.

YAESU FT2900R R&L Electronics

COMET SBB25 R&L Electronics

 

[Rookie]

Would a 4ft antenna work alright? Seems a bit much for what may be encountered on a trail.

 

[Huck]

Antenna length depends on the type of antenna, it's a base plane antenna or not. If it is, it needs to be trimmed to length to match your frequency utilization