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@s.m.brownconstruction4000 2 күн бұрын
Longer antenna does not mean more distance
@SwampFoxOverland 2 күн бұрын
@@s.m.brownconstruction4000 you're not wrong. My intention in this video was to avoid antenna theory in a simple primer. In this case, the longer antenna is 1/4y on 2m and 1/2y on 70cm. A much better match than the shorter antenna which is 1/8y on 2m. So in this case, the longer antenna is a better match. Thanks for the feedback.
@PrycelessMotoringGroup 4 күн бұрын
I gotta get to the next one!!! From Charlotte salute. 🫡
@SwampFoxOverland 4 күн бұрын
@@PrycelessMotoringGroup c'mon down! Mar 6-9th! www.overlandsouth.com for your tickets!
@tshirley05015 6 күн бұрын
WOW!!! I didn't know having a GMRS and General Class Ham license made you a "Locale Radio Expert". I guess that depends on you location...LOL Great video ether way...
@SwampFoxOverland 2 күн бұрын
Lol me neither! They introduced me as that for a presentation of GMRS at an Overland convention. Needless to say, I actually hate that title and now I just say that I nerd out over radio and I happen to know some things. Thanks for watching
@MrTommy001 12 күн бұрын
Really enjoyed the video. You're a hell of a man, doing this out in the freezing cold. I'm an old pussy. I activate in this weather in the cab of my pickup. I use an 891, an ATAS antenna on the fender of my truck, and a 30ah battery sitting on the dashboard next to my radio. Come warmer weather I find a picnic bench, hook up my Chelegance MC-750, and the same radio and battery. You had some really good contacts on this activation. Nice work, Swampy!
@SwampFoxOverland 12 күн бұрын
@@MrTommy001 Thank you sir! I appreciate you watching. And In fairness, I'm just probably stupid. I've activated from inside the car before. It's as easy as routing a coax through the rear window of the truck. But, I guess I really needed to challenge that day LOL. Also, I love that atas antenna. I just don't have one myself . Anyways, thank you for watching. I'll put something out ham related soon!
@pisanodental 13 күн бұрын
Great vid, I’ll subscribe! Well worth the time, keep them coming!
@SwampFoxOverland 13 күн бұрын
@@pisanodental thank you! We appreciate you watching?
@toniweller6008 13 күн бұрын
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@FromDuskTillDawn518 15 күн бұрын
This has me excited for some future setups, love the expertise and I hope to achieve the same someday! Great video! Audio comes across great!
@SwampFoxOverland 15 күн бұрын
@@FromDuskTillDawn518 thank you sir! Forgot all my camera gear. That's the Pixel 7 Pro doing work! The phone was on the Fridge for the activation 😆
@FromDuskTillDawn518 15 күн бұрын
Glad to see the backpack in use!!!!!!
@SwampFoxOverland 15 күн бұрын
@@FromDuskTillDawn518 the External Speaker came in today! Really happy about how it's coming along!
@FromDuskTillDawn518 15 күн бұрын
@ oh neat!! I look forward to seeing some action with it for sure🤙
@hunterbradley7113 15 күн бұрын
Can you post the link of where I can find the synthetic rope?
@SwampFoxOverland 15 күн бұрын
@@hunterbradley7113 a.co/d/0tGVwEC Here is the link to the one I'm running. Great cable and it hasn't failed me. I keep my winch covered so that there is minimal breakdown due to UV rays.
@huntergreear 16 күн бұрын
that's actually a really cool radio go bag setup!
@SwampFoxOverland 16 күн бұрын
It's honestly a game changer. Minimal setup and breakdown. Everything is tight so nothing rattles around. Everything has its place and it is still compact and functional. Best advice in YEARS from another HAM.
@apololagardev2050 19 күн бұрын
Do you think a subaru crosstrek could’ve done this
@SwampFoxOverland 17 күн бұрын
@@apololagardev2050 it depends. There are some portions where the sand is packed well and a Subie w/AWD would be fine. But there are points where the sand is sugar sand and I doubt a Subie could handle it. That sugar sand, one wrong move and you've dug yourself in. But worth a try. Just have a friend that can pull you out 😁
@pearce100 Ай бұрын
Your distance suggestions are unrealistic. 30 to 50 miles mobile-to-mobile? Only with significant elevation (a few hundred feet) and no obstructions... but when does that actually happen? K4AAQ WRPG652
@pearce100 Ай бұрын
There is a 'technical' difference between FRS and GMRS that does affect real-world use. The Narrow/Wide thing. A GMRS user who wants to talk to an FRS user should set their radio to Narrow (FRS is ONLY Narrow, no option). Why not just set a GMRS radio to Narrow all the time? Repeaters are mostly set for Wide. How 'incompatible' is it? Not totally. A Narrow FRS radio transmission will seem to have 'low audio' on a wide GMRS receiver, and a Wide GMRS transmission will sound loud and a little distorted on an FRS receiver. Is it a badly 'designed' mix of options and requirements given the shared channels? Absolutely. K4AAQ WRPG652
@pearce100 Ай бұрын
Honest (brutal?) evaluation? You were 'winging it' - random and scattershot. You said things as they came to you, with little to no plan. Most people can't do this kind of talk off the top of their head, regardless of how knowledgeable they are (and you clearly are). They need organization, probably written down (or on your phone) as an outline at least. You do receive praise, because that's what people do - A for Effort. And if 'public speaking' like this is rare to never for you, it takes courage to step up. If you get a chance to do it again, maybe my comments will help. K4AAQ WRPG652
@SwampFoxOverland Ай бұрын
@@pearce100 thanks for the feedback
@deanmuhammad Ай бұрын
I have been so many different KZbin channels on the same subject and I was about to put my radios back in the box.....You are a professional...you made it plain...
@SwampFoxOverland Ай бұрын
@@deanmuhammad hardly a professional. But I do remember how hard it was to find simple explanations to my questions. I'm so glad it was helpful. And reach out if you have questions and I can always try to help. Thanks for watching!
@antcri730 Ай бұрын
I'm a transportation expert because I'm licensed for cars and motorcycles.
@Elizabeth2154 2 ай бұрын
Can't wait to see y'all again in March
@SwampFoxOverland 2 ай бұрын
@@Elizabeth2154 always so good to see you and Chris! Maybe we will plan a ride before then!
@MGH86 2 ай бұрын
😊😊😊😊
@SwampFoxOverland 2 ай бұрын
@@MGH86 thanks Brother! A>B
@huntergreear 2 ай бұрын
alec had so many more funny moments. he should be there all the time!
@SwampFoxOverland 2 ай бұрын
@@huntergreear he's a certified comic! Would love to get a chance to hang with him in the near future
@PalmettoAdventures 2 ай бұрын
Great Video Guys! Hope To See Yall In March
@SwampFoxOverland 2 ай бұрын
@@PalmettoAdventures thanks man! We need to do something together after December!
@PalmettoAdventures 2 ай бұрын
@ for sure I’ll be at Winter Wonderland at Windrock in January but February is free
@paulweller6042 2 ай бұрын
The hair pin turn should be named "Luna Drift" 😊
@SwampFoxOverland 2 ай бұрын
Haha I didn't want to pelt the photographer there with dirt and rocks! But I had a good shot at throwing it in 2WD and flooring it 😂
@FromDuskTillDawn518 2 ай бұрын
Well done! Absolutely killed with with the narration!
@SwampFoxOverland 2 ай бұрын
Thanks brother! Can't wait to see your take on OS!!!
@stevesweb 2 ай бұрын
When talking about more watts you get more fars? What is a fars?
@SwampFoxOverland 2 ай бұрын
@@stevesweb haha sorry. There's another KZbinr who does a lot of videos on GMRS who says this. He has a very dry sense of humor. I'm talking about distance. In general, more power output can get your radio signal out farther, if all other variables are the same. "More fars" = farther distance.
@ramonbennett8416 2 ай бұрын
Awesome job in your demonstration 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆
@SwampFoxOverland 2 ай бұрын
@@ramonbennett8416 thank you!
@Sojourner_40 2 ай бұрын
At this time, it is NO LONGER LEGAL to link GMRS Repeaters in the USA per the FCC. Very unfortunate.
@SwampFoxOverland 2 ай бұрын
@@Sojourner_40 wow. Yes, after your comment, I read up on this and did not know this. It's a shame because there are some very robust networks that were reliant on repeater linkage. Per the FCC, it's focused on Localized communication, which I understand. Looks like folks are going to have to lean on Ham Radio to get wider reach. Even though I support more hams, it is unfortunate that GMRS is now even more limited.
@ilikeford7868 2 ай бұрын
What trail was this?
@SwampFoxOverland 2 ай бұрын
@@ilikeford7868 this is in the I'on Swamp area of the Francis Marion NC, starting in Awendaw
@DuckingJeep 2 ай бұрын
Do you know the road name by chance? I looked up ion swamp area but.looks like quite a large area.
@SwampFoxOverland 2 ай бұрын
@@DuckingJeep I don't. It's somewhere close to Forest Road 154A. That's as close as I can get you. We covered a lot of area that day.
@DuckingJeep 2 ай бұрын
Do you have a pin to where where you got stuck?
@SwampFoxOverland 2 ай бұрын
@@DuckingJeep goo.gl/maps/iVFZeak6nXaKn3i48
@joannscalici 2 ай бұрын
Enjoyed your video and you all had a great trip despite the difficulties, one thing I noticed was you had the electric chainsaw and made a statement that you're down to a battery and a half. I overland by myself mostly use my electric chainsaw at least every other trip, I assume you all had an inverter to recharge your batteries. I have found that have an inverter is an important as having a chainsaw as I can charge the battery as I'm driving around.
@SwampFoxOverland 2 ай бұрын
All four of us on this trip had a power station with an inverter, yes. I think that the power station and the ability to recharge all batteries on the run is very important. Hunter and I use ours to power our fridges, recharge camera and drone batteries, and also to recharge flashlights and phones. We didn't have to recharge the chainsaw batteries, but could have if needed. Also, I'm planning on adding a chainsaw to my loadout as well! Thanks for watching! -Rich
@shaneoakley8757 2 ай бұрын
Is this event in SC?
@SwampFoxOverland 2 ай бұрын
Yessir! Happens twice a year. Next one is March 6-9, 2025. Plenty to do! Camping, wheeling, vendors, classes. It's a wonderful event! Come hang out at Overland South with us!
@d51d_46 2 ай бұрын
"More fars", you've been listening to Randy. 😂
@SwampFoxOverland 2 ай бұрын
@@d51d_46 haha honestly too much. I really enjoy Randy's humor!
@X-Prime123 2 ай бұрын
I swear I read the title as "rate my pig". Anyways, nice pig. Your pig gets you a sub.
@SwampFoxOverland 2 ай бұрын
Thanks for the sub!
@oliverallen5324 2 ай бұрын
Hello from Charlotte!
@monty7336 2 ай бұрын
Jonesy, that's awesome!
@mikegelfond345 2 ай бұрын
YES!
@joehalberda7685 2 ай бұрын
Fantastic vid! Great work Swamp Fox. That’s my Son!
@SwampFoxOverland 2 ай бұрын
@@joehalberda7685 We were so excited, as Issac has always been so enthusiastic about wheeling, especially at Overland South! We had to interview him! Thanks for letting us borrow him for a bit!
@SimonHalberda 2 ай бұрын
That’s my big bro!
@harvmac69 2 ай бұрын
This is awesome!! lol
@GotterAdventure 2 ай бұрын
I rate Isaac's Forrester as the TOP forester of Overland South!
@SwampFoxOverland 2 ай бұрын
yeah that kids got more guts than most of us out there!
@MGH86 2 ай бұрын
Love y'all and here to support!!!
@MGH86 2 ай бұрын
"Hey you guysssssss!"
@huntergreear 3 ай бұрын
I just noticed how Brittany's eyes get wide when rich talks about rice and steak. Then her jaw stays open entire time he's explaining it 😂
@SwampFoxOverland 3 ай бұрын
And then she won the trophy 😉😜 🏆 🌮
@FromDuskTillDawn518 3 ай бұрын
Well done with the clip sync to the music! I really enjoyed the music choices as well!
@LoftechUK 3 ай бұрын
I live in the UK and hands up to ya fella. Very informative and well put. Nothing flashy straight to the point.
@SwampFoxOverland 3 ай бұрын
@@LoftechUK Cheers man. I believe that folks overcomplicate GMRS and wanted something simple for folks to understand. I get flooded with questions at trail events and such and thought it was so odd since GMRS is a very simple topic. However, the repeaters and privacy tones that I didn't cover are bordering on ham radio territory, so I understand that. Thank you for watching and I appreciate the comment! In what area of the UK do you live?
@LoftechUK 2 ай бұрын
@ Hertfordshire near Watford. Leavesden
@pdr938 3 ай бұрын
Great video, thank you! Subscribed.
@SwampFoxOverland 3 ай бұрын
@@pdr938 Thank you for watching! A more robust version of this class will be posted soon.
@Adamdaj 3 ай бұрын
MURS would be great for off roading as well, since VHF work just as well as UHF. Then again, MURS has 5 channels w/ 2w output. No Repeaters, but you really don't need a repeater certain situations.
@SwampFoxOverland 3 ай бұрын
@@Adamdaj if more folks would be interested in MURS, I agree. I like MURS. It's a forgotten radio service and I actually really appreciate VHF. And to me, that's a huge thing if you are trying to stay away from crowded traffic. But for uniformity, GMRS is the ticket.
@Adamdaj 3 ай бұрын
@@SwampFoxOverland remember I didn't say that MURS is Better than FRS/GMRS. I just pointed out that MURS is another tool that could be add to the communications toolbox.
@SwampFoxOverland 3 ай бұрын
@@Adamdaj I didn't say that either. 🤝 I totally agree with you.
@TheExodusV 3 ай бұрын
Thanks for using common man language…I have avoided radio coms because of the “egg-heads”. Thanks for making it approachable.
@SwampFoxOverland 3 ай бұрын
Any time you've got a question, I'm happy to answer. Shoot me an email and I'll try my best. Also, there's a more in depth class on GMRS that I'll post in a short while. Stay tuned!
@TheExodusV 3 ай бұрын
@@SwampFoxOverland awesome and thanks
@riteplaceritetime007 3 ай бұрын
Awesome video, thanks
@SwampFoxOverland 3 ай бұрын
Thank you! Stay tuned for the longer version of this. I taught a class that goes through this as a deeper level. It will be posted soon.
@riteplaceritetime007 3 ай бұрын
@@SwampFoxOverland excellent!
@FromDuskTillDawn518 3 ай бұрын
Very well done
@SwampFoxOverland 3 ай бұрын
Thank you sir! We appreciate your overwhelming support and thank you for being a part of all this. And also, had to have your thumbs up cameo!
@FromDuskTillDawn518 3 ай бұрын
Swamp Fox and Friends! I love it!
@SwampFoxOverland 3 ай бұрын
Haha it's kind of like Willie Nelson and Friends!
@FromDuskTillDawn518 3 ай бұрын
@@SwampFoxOverlandso good!
@skangobango 3 ай бұрын
Heck yeah that’s so awesome seeing you guys help all those people!
@SwampFoxOverland 3 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching. Just happy to see the outpouring of kindness from so many people and we are elated to be able to do our part.