Does anyone have information about next summer's RAGBRAI (Register's Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa)? I'm interested in participating and operating...
The official website for RAGBRAI is www.ragbrai.org. RAGBRAI is always the last full week in July. There is a group of Ham's that ride each year and their...
Dennis, Information is available at http://www.ragbrai.org Always the last full week in July. Rider tags available by lottery from the Register. All ...
Looking for info & or links to purchase a suitable recumbent for long distance travel with HF/VHF setup. Pictures would be appreciated. I already have a FT-817...
Please come and join our bicycling group http://groups.yahoo.com/group/bikecolorado http://hamcams.servepics.com/cycling.html http://hamcams.servepics.com/ 73...
I've started dreaming of getting a two-wheeled recumbent to complement my quadracycle for HF operation. In researching different materials that are used for...
HF SSB Bike Mobile operation is becoming more popular lately. There is an increasing number of Bike Mobiles on the HFpack calling frequencies, and more of them...
... True, titanium is not as good as some other metals for electrical conductivity. But I doubt if the difference will be noticed in your HF signal. You can...
Dears, Let me introduce all CW lovers with nice chance to meet other friends on the bands using CW art during the Christmas event... C h r i s t m a s C.W. P a...
Here are some suggestions for Bike Mobile safety... try adding a few of your own to the list! 1. Wear a helmet and other protective gear. 2. Radio gear/...
Bonnie, I think that #26 should also be #1. Especially if you're unfortunate enough to live in a state that has no paved shoulders!!! Here in MS where I'm...
I'm considering buying a used FT-90R to mount on my bike, but am starting to consider an FT-817 instead. I'm interested in finding out how rugged the 817 is,...
I have an FT-817 mounted on the handlebars of my bent BikeE (model AT). I put a layer of closed-cell foam between the radio and the mount, for a little bit of...
... There has been research here in the UK that wearing a helmet actually INCREASES the risk of serious head injuries to the cyclist. I didn't beleive it at...
How conducted the study? Hat manufactures? Helmets have saved my head on motorcycles and bicycles (on and off road) and Alpine skiing more times than I care...
Hello, I'm new to the group am interested to hear anyone's experience using the Mizuho/Pico/JiM/AEA DX-Handy series of HT. I have an MX-7S for 40 meters and...
Hi Jim, I have seen the Mizuho radios on Rigpix.com and they look very interesing. There's your trail friendly radio! I do not own one of these little radios...
I recently bought an HT for use in the event of an emergency while mountain biking in the backcountry. The HT came with a rubber ducky but I understand that...
... The first thing that comes to my mind is a twin-lead J-pole. In fact, it's the only antenna that I can think of offhand that meets all of your criteria. ...
I use a half-wave Larsen dual-bander (2m/.7cm) on a mag mount on my rack. I have a metal plate from a round electrical junction box attached to my rear rack,...
I've got plans and pictures for that antenna. It's worked flawlessly with my VX-5R. You can mount the twin-lead inside a casing of some sort (PVC in my case)...
FYI the March 6/7th weekend in Seattle has both the Puyallup hamfest and the Seattle Bike Expo. Please let me know if you are planning to attend. 73, Barry ...
I was wondering if anyone had any tips on mounting a Yaesu VX-7R. I'm going to be riding a road bike about 4500mi this summer (http://www.texas4000.org/), and...
... From: "Adam Pirkle" Subject: [BMHA] Mounting VX-7R ... I don't like to mount any rig *on* the bike. Too much chance of vibration doing 'nasty' things ......
Richard Amirault
ramirault@...
Feb 18, 2004 2:36 pm
536
I just uploaded them to the group today. If you are signed in to Yahoo Groups, this link should take you to where I've uploaded them in the group. ...
Alan, Nice pictures an article. If you get a chance snap a picture of you standing next to the walking stick so we can see what it looks like full length. ...