NotaRubicon Takes Me Offroading To A POTA & SOTA

[@TheNotaRubicon]

Thanks for coming out with me Josh! It was fun and I actually learned a few things from watching you play radio!

[@ocavant]

Who makes that inflation gauge? Is it oil filled?

[@TheNotaRubicon]

@@ocavant that came with the PowerTank C02 tank that I use, and i believe it is filled with a silicone type oil.

[@BobBruns]

No guts no glory eh Randy haha

[@JP-tl8rr]

Wow, my JKU I traded in on a gladiator had the same smity built side armor on it, your right, best product that company put out

[@TheNotaRubicon]

@@JP-tl8rr those armor fenders are awesome.. added 600+LBS to the weight of the Jeep but worth it!

[@twovictorhamradio]

This is what it's all about...hardcore GMRS and hardcore Amateur Radio having fun together. We are ALL communicators, regardless of the location, means, or method. Nice to see it all coming together. Great job Josh and Randy!

[@jjmayne]

This is awesome. 2 of my favorite channels. I hope you guys can find some other content to collaborate together on in the future!

[@janiceemery2008]

Thank you to HRCC and NotaRubicon for sharing this adventure. Love it. More interaction with Ham Radio and GMRS.

[@sgtaaronp]

As a fellow Jeeper and Ham operator, I loved this video! And I'm a fan of both channels! Found my first sad ham the other day as well...

[@whiteknight68]

past my first license thanks to your videos and gordo's book at age 54. never to late to learn something new

[@HamRadioCrashCourse]

Thanks! Glad you’re on the air.

[@davidbird7540]

Gordon West Has The Best Study Books For Ham Tests.

[@CC-hk6vy]

Great show about actual POTA SOTA adventure and travel.

[@kenluning909]

AWESOME. Yall need to do that more often.

[@Zach-K7FC]

Thanks for a fun collaboration. GMRS was my gateway into amateur radio, and I still use it frequently with my family while kayaking, road trips, camping, and so on. Thanks for doing the stuff and the things.

[@TomMcMahon1]

This was great, learned a bit about off-roading too! think I need to go back into Randy's back catalog

[@luish19779]

i remember me with 13 years old and talk by radio with some one in mexico and me in Puerto Rico.2,348 miles. great moment's

[@HamRadioDX]

Awesome ride, man that rock squeeze was pretty insane!

[@old-timeangler5356]

Great video, that is a tight squeeze, now that's off-roading

[@RadioJunkie]

Great Video guys - I watched both sides. Love Randy's Jeep - I also have a "not a rubicon" Jeep. I'm working on my general license and plan to get out for some POTA and SOTA this summer. 73

[@Thatsmisteroldguytou]

Love the rockcrawlin', good times guys!!

[@bass779]

I've watched you for years, but Randy finally got me to get a license. Love that you are working with him!

[@richhoule3462]

Same!

[@realandrewhatfield]

Love it! Great cross-overs are so much fun, thank you! 69!!

[@kellydiver]

Great video, thanks!

[@ehayes5217]

a cool trip, thanx for taking me (& everyone else) along! 73 de WA4ELW in TN 🇺🇸 dit dit 🤓

[@thetruthserum2816]

I just ideated "Telescoping Mud Guards", where the plastic fenders mount on a sliding track with an actuator or manually operated with click stops... Then, based on conditions, the fenders/mud guards can extend out horizontally to cover more of the wheel...

[@scottleggejr]

spurious emissions @ 2:37 🤣🤣

[@DonzLockz]

That was a nasty crash! I learnt some great 4x4 tips from randy. Cool air tank idea. If Randy gets his HAM licence, you need to buy a Rubicon Jeep!... a real one, not a toy. Lol 🚙👌😁

[@andreacordoba6607]

Exelente experiencia!!!

[@kengerace]

Fun video. Thanks for sharing.

[@Martin-io4wc]

Hello Josh. I have a thought about this video. @6:50 if you took a screen shot of you operating SOTA & POTA the image would make for a perfect QSL card picture or a promo for both venues. Very cool. 73 Martin - WD9ABG

[@BigEarn86]

Crazy. I drove past that accident just as the road opened headed into Big Bear. Stayed there Sun and Monday. Small word. Didn’t hear anyone on 146.520 from Castle Rock.

[@HamRadioCrashCourse]

We were right by it. You might have seen Randy’s Jeep.

[@airheadzradioadventures]

Great stuff man!

[@shannonestep5506]

As I commented on Randy's video too, this is so great. I love when you guys get together, awesome video Josh.

[@HamRadioCrashCourse]

Thank you!

[@TheFossilChannel]

lol a nest of radio ops in the field. I came across a few while working for parks in the catskills one year. was fun! even got a qsl card on my window when i got back down.

[@hugeinjapan4635]

My two radio daddys collab? Awesome!

[@EhWassAmattaU]

Hey Japan (That IS a big deal... being huge there...) I have been following both of them for a while. Lots of good information from both of them!

[@hugeinjapan4635]

@@EhWassAmattaU oh totally! I can't even remember who I subbed to first. Love 'em both.

[@Lee784447]

From experience, if you build your Jeep right you’ll have limited breakages. Also like ham radio Jeeping can get expensive! Have fun!

[@mikewagar8631]

Good team....very cool

[@MrStanwyck]

The collaboration you and Randy have going is pure gold.. I’m a happy ham that misses the days of off roading when I went to college in Arizona Back in the mid 90s. Can’t wait to see your next ham radio / 4x4 adventure…. 73…. KC2KNA..

[@whollymindless]

... 69

[@Kq4hcuDan]

That uv5r is something else it took me a couple weeks, to learn how to manually program it from the keypad. I keep telling myself to get a chirp and a cord but I been procrastinating😂 but I'm comfortable enough to run it from the pad.

[@markcall9695]

Xenu has brought PEACE to the two Worlds and assigned you and Randy as our fearless leaders! What a great video, Josh - yup I am gonna get my ham license now. You available for private 1 on 1 zoom classes?

[@Eric_Rides]

What band are you on to get all those POTA contacts? I’m really impressed with all the activity and states you hit.

[@L1mechanicstc]

Super cool. I like watching both you guys. Both yall's content is super helpful and important

[@dougdaniels]

Both of your videos were great. Good tandem work.

[@kentanch2601]

Saw Randy's vid on this already . He's legend. Been waiting for yours to see the other side.

[@claytoncampbell1173]

Ol AA5HH Mike just went KZbin famous!!!😂😂😂

[@selder03]

The lucsh greenery of Southern Cali. I don't miss that place at all.

[@TwoFeatherChannel]

skinwalker, love it

[@HamRadioCrashCourse]

Got to keep an eye out.

[@paulcarcamo6992]

Excellent video nothings gonna happen if you buy a Jeep I own one also ham radio license GMRS thank you for sharing with us the viewers.

[@EverydayATV]

Couldn’t ask for more….two great channels collaborating together. Very fun. Would love to see more stuff together in the future. Thanks for sharing.

[@HamRadioCrashCourse]

More to come!

[@pfdad1]

Damn I just stumbled into this video.A+++! Would LOVE links to the equipment you used on that trip..antenna, stand, etc...and the why's.

[@thuff3207]

4 wheeling is fun here In south trees are the issue to see in the way. Now Ham radio and Jeeps now that just fun.

[@josephcampbell1693]

Reminds me of my deer hunting days, going into the back country of Washington.

[@BrianB3788]

I watched both videos they were both great, im so glad to see we can all get along.

[@AaronBond007]

I miss Randy's jeep videos...!

[@4mikesutube]

Just wanted to say, cool video you and Randy (Notarubicon) made. It's was great to see the chemistry of both of you promoting your interests in your respective hobbies and make it fun. That Gold Mtn/Holcomb Valley area is beautiful country considering it is surrounded by nearly 20 million people. I happen to be just a few miles from y'all on Sunday afternoon in my truck doing the 3N16 run from Van Dusen Canyon to Green Valley Lake. Perfect day for some 4 wheel'in. The John Bull trail you were on is a bit intimating for my F150 4x4. I can't believe someone was crazy enough to attempt that between those rocks. Look forward to future collaborations with you 4 wheeling and playing radio. 73's and 69's

[@ke8mattj]

Jeeps are addictive. Even if you are not into overlanding, they are great vehicles for horrendous weather and are fuel efficient. I wish I would've went with Jeep with my last two vehicles.

[@TheNotaRubicon]

Fuel efficient?! Mine gets 16Mpg IF i'm lucky, going downhill with the wind at my back! On the trail in 4LO, it gets about 10Mpg... BUT - its still worth it!

[@ke8mattj]

I'm surprised, Randy. I can understand low mpg on the trials. I must be spoiled with 25+ mpg I normally get even with 4wd during the winter time.

[@jameski5oeb668]

Was that K6ARK at 03:30?

[@HamRadioCrashCourse]

YES!

[@wheel1775]

The only bummer about these videos is that I went full force into GMRS, and now I want to get into HAM. Which means I’m going to spend more money I don’t have. 😥

[@whollymindless]

It would have happened anyway. It's the HAM life.

[@FriedChickenBlowout]

Great video! I watch both of you guys and just upgraded to General, so the POTA snd SOTA activation was very cool to see. I plan to do the same thing here in NW Colorado as we get up on the peaks often to camp and off-road. Looking forward to learning more.

[@steverannells6912]

What equipment specifically did you use when you went to the mountain with randy?

[@stealth_drive]

I loved this video. Heading over to watch Randy's version.

[@BricelynTowne]

The amount of money and time Randy has in his jeep, you could do the same with your Xterra and have just as capable offroader.

[@MartinStalknecht]

This was awesome!! More of this please Josh. 73 de PD9MS JO21

[@craigdavidson2977]

Josh, Randy calls it the biggest adrenaline rush you can get at 3 miles per hour. 19:07

[@EhWassAmattaU]

Try a roll-over at 1 mph...

[@craigdavidson2977]

@@EhWassAmattaU Did you also take into account the rotational velocity during the roll-over or just the linear speed? (Sorry, I'm a nerd and couldn't help myself)

[@kellyblack4897]

After being a joined subscriber of Notarubicon for a minute, I’m convinced Randy is a fellow Texan at heart. I wouldn’t be surprised to learn he’s from Texas.

[@Jimbo_Conn]

Nice "Contacts" 😜

[@L1mechanicstc]

🤣🤣 Skinwalker

[@RodMurray]

What radio are you using for the activations? Looks like an older Icom, maybe 703?

[@RodMurray]

Able to answer my own question by watching @NotaRubicon video in which you described it! Both vids were well worth watching!

[@18wheelerham]

What radio and antenna where you useing I've been looking for a 100w all band all mode mobile and have not had any luck yet do you have any suggestions thanks

[@HamRadioCrashCourse]

It was a Yaesu ft857 and Buddistick Pro

[@ve7ajk]

Josh could you please let us know what the tripod you are using is? Thanks.

[@HamRadioCrashCourse]

BuddiStick Pro tripod.

[@fso119]

Um, what happened to Michigan at ~19:57? ;) PS Both you and Randy are good guys.

[@rustyhaddock7954]

Yup! Ya gotta have the Roger beep on!!

[@betterbprepared]

so what radio was being used for the activation? Was that the Yaesu 891? Would love to get that but I really want something that will do HF, 2m, 70cm. This will be my primary rig for my shack as well as my truck.

[@HamRadioCrashCourse]

It was an 857

[@betterbprepared]

@@HamRadioCrashCourse thanks for the reply! This is exactly what I am looking for. Unfortunately, it doesn't look like it is going to be an easy task to acquire one. The FT897 is very similar and it is an unobtainium as well. Great video! Learning a lot from your channel as a new Ham.

[@strelokblackburn4651]

Pfft I've used my hilift a few times to change a tire

[@AllanBProductions]

I’m not subscribed but not a sad ham

[@Chriswilsie]

Jeep Life is Expensive...Jeep owner here.

[@notsure7874]

Omg, I just saw the "roger beep" video of his, good stuff! But ... shouldn't it be called an "over beep"???

[@latinohero2012]

This was awesome.

[@HamRadioCrashCourse]

Thanks!

[@brucejohnson8349]

Really enjoyed the video. Keep it up. 73 KG5GEM

[@craigdavidson2977]

I feel like I'm in the twilight zone.... I had to come over here to Josh's channel to see some very excellent Notarubicon jeeping scenes. Nice work Josh! 11:30 By the way, Randy, is that the Motorola XTL-5000 hundred Watt radio on the dash? Very nice indeed.

[@TheNotaRubicon]

110Watt, but only on non-GMRS frequencies.

[@nerdlywehunt]

I heard more traffic on GMRS in just this video than I have heard on my local 2 meter repeater in the past month! Just sayin' .....love the combination of Jeeping and radio......maybe a new contest rules for new category? Plus my two favorite You Tube nerds!

[@pen25]

2 meter isnt used here much but the 70cm repeaters are packed. and not a single gmrs repeater to be heard in tulsa. odd how that works.

[@seandrake7534]

If you are not breaking off raid parts or leaving big debts in body panels are you ready off roading 😂

[@pen25]

yea thats pretty much off roading for the most part now that so many trails have pretty much been paved.

[@tonyd6884]

I haven’t told Randy yet but I made a wize crack on a ham tubers video recently and he told me I must be a sad ham😂I love it! The community is growing.

[@behnkem1]

Randy is awesome! And you rock.... The two of you in a video is awesome! Thanks! Do more of them.

[@amateursandairwaves]

This was a fun vid. So glad you guys were able to collab. 73 and 69 to you both

[@MoonMan1333]

Subtitle: A True Love Story

[@OofOuchOwie]

Wow we didn't deserve this collab, amazing video

[@DonzLockz]

Video still processing. Lol

[@larrystephens7437]

Please tell me as a new HAM that I will at some time be able to understand call signs. My mind has serious problems processing the phonetic alphabet. Slow I can get it about 95% of the time. At Josh speed maybe two letters. Fun video ...

[@pen25]

you will get it. if you dont hear it the first time ask for validation offering the letters you heard. and when giving your call sign be specific slow and annunciate. practice.

[@larrystephens7437]

@@pen25 Thank you...

[@craigdavidson2977]

The part where Randy is showing off the scratches on his jeep 16:06 reminds me of that scene in Jaws where they are comparing shark bites and Mary Ellen Moffit took the biggest bite of all. #BadgeOfHonor kzbin.info/www/bejne/mn3Nf62terp_fZo

[@KM4ACK]

Did you take your least favorite HF rIg (857) out on this adventure?

[@HamRadioCrashCourse]

i did!

[@poorlyplannedoutings]

what antenna set up is that?

[@vitogriffin8902]

As an online expert off roader, I'm not impressed. I took those trails in my wife's Camry last weekend. That yuppie rig wouldn't make it down my driveway. Aside from that, thanks to both of you for bringing us along and for all the great information and entertainment. Peace

[@bass779]

Maybe fix your driveway?

[@K6ARK]

I heard Josh's Nissan Leaf made it up and down your driveway no problem, just so he could recharge off of your mom's solar panels... 🤘😆👍

[@pen25]

sad thing is this is pretty much true today. rubicon has pretty much been paved after they went in and blew up the big boulders and people filling in holes or creating bypasses. i know when they used to do the jeep weekend 4x groups would have to go up the following week and clear out the rocks

[@m7bcwstuart84]

WHAT RADIO ARE YOU USING ?

[@HamRadioLady]

You absolutely made me think of Bill and Ted with the 69 comment. LOL 😆 🤣 Glad you both had an "excellent " adventure 😀

[@themagicmichy]

noob here. i don’t understand. what was the purpose of HRCC calling on the radio?

[@Redbaron3314733]

I fell in love with that gorgeous California countryside! But, a jeep is definitely a gateway drug, for sure.

[@avann2006]

WHY NO JANKASAURUS!?!

[@kendebusk2540]

Two of my favorite radio people in one video makes it a good day. Thanks to both, and do it again and show us the adventures :) Ken, KA8VLW (but not "some people" or a sad ham!)

[@waynebarker9778]

Hi Josh, I have been binge watching NotARubicon and have now crossed over to watch some of yours. I have a few questions. Take this from the perspective of a person that is new to seeing this. 1 - what is the point of HAM? You talk alot of lingo when making contact but whats the point of the conversation? I dont get it…is it just to get the handle and location of the other person?…why? 2 - Can you maybe make a video breaking down - explaining what the terms mean when when you are communicating? 3 - Does all you communications when making contact follow the same pattern?

[@rubicon4wheeler]

This was a great video. I'd love to go 4wheeling with you and Randy.

[@gmeister03]

Dude…. GMRS KZbin pays for that rig?!

[@richardolivas9686]

Hello Randy I really enjoy watching your videos I drove truck back in the 70s,80s I used a cb radio,I am 71 years old i have a wrangler looking for a simple beginner radio and where can I order a Nottarubican decal to put on my jeep

[@seanwieland9763]

There are still some HMMWVs available for cheap on GovPlanet and equipped with antennas for ALE, but California won’t allow any more to be registered for road use. You have to register them in a freedom-loving state instead.

[@devineskridge5279]

I've got a rusted out 76 dodge van that would 100% last longer and be more comfortable then those clapped out POSs. Free for the taking.

[@pen25]

what is a freedom loving state? and all my california friends love freedom. doesnt tx still require vehicle inspections? and you clearly never lived in california when you couldnt see the mountains from anywhere in la.