Fixed it!What are the definitions for the different difficulty ratings (E,D,M...)? I'm used to numbers
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Fixed it!What are the definitions for the different difficulty ratings (E,D,M...)? I'm used to numbers
It is if you have a LJ.Wait a min! 2m is acceptable for this shindig?
It is if you have a LJ.
Oh,It is if you have a LJ.
Google failed to translate this for me...I'll toss it in my CHIRP export for the UV-5R, RX only (PM me if you want to use my CHIRP settings and have a HAM License to allow TX). I'll probably chat a little with you guys even if we are in different groups
Which part should I expand on?Google failed to translate this for me...
Nope, that did it perfectly... just too many unfamiliar acronyms / radio names that I'm unfamiliar with I have a GMRS rather than HAM because it's simple like me!Which part should I expand on?
The short is: There is a free software called CHIRP that allows you to program a large number of radios. I set up a profile for TJFest for UV-5R radios and uploaded it to Google Drive for others. You just need to buy the programming cable (@Dino Darling has a different one that is undoubtedly better given his experience, but I am a novice and did it on the cheap), plug it in (maybe install a driver?), and click Radio > Upload to Radio.
If that doesn't cover it, let me know where I am not communicating clearly
Nope, that did it perfectly... just too many unfamiliar acronyms / radio names that I'm unfamiliar with I have a GMRS rather than HAM because it's simple like me!
That works too. We don't get riled up on labels around here.Oh,
I just have a TJU
All these damn kids and their labels.That works too. We don't get riled up on labels around here.
Cool and we are coming in Friday and your tails look fun running mash, kitchen and fins to start. Please count us in if ok. I didn't see ur sking for trail sign up yet so will monitor this tread. ThanksFor those LJ owners who like to wheel with other LJ owners, or for those TJ owners who want to join us, I put together this sub-group and organizing trail runs for TJ-Fest. Dewaine Earl from Louisiana met us for our LJ Nation week in Silverton last July and had a great time. He asked if he could hang with me at TJ-Fest...and thus, Team LJ was born.
We will work as a group to come up with a list of trails to run and coordinate with the other groups so we are not all running the same trails on the same day. The idea here is to keep the various groups small in rig count so we can get through the trails! 25 rigs on a single run makes for a long day. You do not have to wheel with us every day, but I only ask that you let us know what days you will be joining us so we are not left waiting for you at the trail head.
RADIOS! (GMRS Ch-18, 462.625 DCS 223 : Amateur Radio 146.535)
I'm a radio guy! If you need radio, go to Amazon and buy this... Baofeng UV-5R It will do GMRS and amateur radio.
I will program your radios for you in Moab so just bring it with you. I recommend upgrading to a better radio, but this will work fine for our runs. If you have a radio question, let me know.
Trail Leaders!
I want to spread this around the group so everyone gets a chance to lead. Those who have actually ran the trail before go to the front of the list! Let us know if you want this responsibility. If you have a tablet, I will provide GPX files for all trails we will be running so we stay on course. I'm running Back Country Navigator on a Samsung tablet. Gaia is very popular and I've heard great things about Lead Nav. If you are new to using a tablet for navigating, buy one or dust off that old iPAD. Gaia is very popular for the iPAD so buy it! Your tablet will need to have GPS capability. You do NOT need a cell-capable tablet!
Lunch!
We will be eating lunch every day on the trail. Come prepared! Lots of water and ice!
Dinner!
Group dinner every night at a local restaurant. Everyone is invited! Official Forum/Non-Event dinners take precedence! This is purely voluntary so feel free to eat with any other group, at camp, or whatever.
Party!
Jackie and I are going to host a Team LJ Party at our place at least once during the trip. You do NOT have to have an LJ to attend. We rented a house in town and will have the firepit going in the backyard so bring a chair. Bring your own drinks but expect snacks and pizza for dinner that night on us! Feel free to bring something if you want (bucket of chicken, dancing girls).
Grandpa's Garage!
I spoke with Danny Grimes and he has invited us to come on by and hang out. Danny also makes his garage available to do repairs. No lift, but he has tools you can use. He is the King of Hosts so please respect him and his place. Expect a group gathering there at least one night during the trip.
TRAILS! (Preliminary)
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Day / Date Trail Area Difficulty Jeep Badge of HonorSaturday 4/24 Gemini Bridges 2 2-2Metal Masher 2 6-10 **Sunday 4/25 Behind The Rocks 2 HardPicture Frame Arc 2 EasyMonday 4/26 Hells Revenge 2 6-8 **Fins and Things 2 4-6 **Tuesday 4/27 Steel Bender 1 2 5-9 **Steel Bender 2 2 5-9Wednesday 4/28 Potash Rd / Shafer Swtchbks 4 2-2Lathrop Canyon 4 3-3White Rim 4 3-3Thursday 4/29 Poison Spider Mesa 2 6-10 **Golden Spike 2 6-8Gold Bar Rim 2 6-8Friday 4/30 Hurrah Pass 2 2-2Chicken Corners 4 3-3
Trails we will NOT be running!
We will NOT be running Area BFE, Pritchett Canyon, or Rusty Nail due to the possibility of rig damage and/or lack of big enough tires. These are extreme trails for heavily modified rigs. If you want to run those trails you will have to pick another group that day.
Absolutely its OK. I'll be posting meet-up locations and times when this gets closer. Still some details to work out. If you've run these trails before and wants to lead, let me know.Cool and we are coming in Friday and your tails look fun running mash, kitchen and fins to start. Please count us in if ok. I didn't see ur sking for trail sign up yet so will monitor this tread. Thanks
All depends if you stop and watch Hells gate, the escalator or the hot tubs. If you keep moving it's easy to knock them out in a morning.We did Fins and Hells in one day easily, fyi. TOTW is a whole day and a bit of a drive out of town to get to.
Exactly. These sub-groups keep the numbers low per group. I'm hoping for no more than 6 but think 10 is doable.I don't really care one way or the other about the change... but I'd guess how long it takes will depend on how many are in the group and if any know the trails, lines etc...