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    Sure, in that case you would be a simplex only...

    Sure, in that case you would be a simplex only operator, but you could still throw a large antenna up on your roof or barn or water tank and use a 50 watt mobile radio as a base station, or go mobile...
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    FRS is not repeater capable (on transmit at...

    FRS is not repeater capable (on transmit at least) and midland GXT1000 gmrs radios are also simplex only. But GMRS is still compatible with FRS on simplex channels.

    There are better programmable...
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    My recommendation is to get yourself a set of...

    My recommendation is to get yourself a set of repeater capable GMRS handhelds (wouxun are the best) to learn on from buy two way radios website, get your test-free license from the FCC for 10 yrs...
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    I never read the books but man, they did a much...

    I never read the books but man, they did a much better job explaining what is happening in these latest films versus the 84' version. So well done.

    My wife and I both commented and laughed that...
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    Yamaha wolverine X4 XTR in 850cc. Have had it...

    Yamaha wolverine X4 XTR in 850cc. Have had it since 2021. I bought it because of the reputation for being the quietest UTV on the market and the short wheelbase, and the Yamaha quality reputation.
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    Sig SPP (sig professional program) expanded

    Looks like Sig SPP pricing is now available to veterans as well:

    https://soldiersystems.net/2024/01/09/sig-sauer-continues-expansion-of-sig-professional-program/
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    In my state we optionally have veterans status...

    In my state we optionally have veterans status listed on our drivers license so in my case they know with or without the plates. I have experienced the same and wondered if any of that factored or if...
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    Check out the lock n' flate chuck. I enjoy mine...

    Check out the lock n' flate chuck. I enjoy mine quite a bit. Kinda pricey but well designed.
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    I was trying out various dns providers to see if...

    I was trying out various dns providers to see if any had performance or security benefits over the default isp. Quad9 seems peppy and with a privacy benefit.
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    Google DNS blocks pistol forum

    Well through experimentation I discovered if I set my dns server on the router to googles default dns servers, this page gets blocked. So I switched to Quad9 and now I can get in.

    Just an FYI....
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    I know you said air is out of the running, but I...

    I know you said air is out of the running, but I have found the newer self inflating thick foam sleeping pads to be totally amazing as far as comfort for vehicle camping. They have a cot size version...
  12. I have discovered the ammo that seems to feed the...

    I have discovered the ammo that seems to feed the best across the majority of 22 pistols is the regular 36gr copper plated hollow point bulk pack ammo from federal. That nose shape and length works...
  13. Thread: Amateur Radio

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    The local radio club gentleman expounded on...

    The local radio club gentleman expounded on grounding principles on a gmrs net last night and helped me understand what is involved. The principles are easy to understand but it is more equipment...
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    Thank you. Fortunately my roof has no radiant...

    Thank you. Fortunately my roof has no radiant barrier, the TV antenna is attic mounted as well. However now that I think about it I wouldn't have enough clearance for the particular antenna I was...
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    HAM gurus, I am a lowly GMRS user interested in...

    HAM gurus, I am a lowly GMRS user interested in permanent roof installation of a base station antenna. I briefly went down the rabbit hole of lightning mitigation information for roof mounted...
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    Gonna have to do way better than that Labradar,...

    Gonna have to do way better than that Labradar, the Garmin is coming to get you!https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20231110/0f67c2313ee04544f80e169551d86846.jpg
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    I imagine this spurring a contract for...

    I imagine this spurring a contract for autoloading remote systems in the future. Something the US has historically avoided for its cannon artillery. Crusader program resurrection.
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    I did 10 years in artillery, both towed 198s and...

    I did 10 years in artillery, both towed 198s and SP M109A6 Paladins. The amount of fire missions they put up for that fight is astounding. Makes me wonder if the concussive effect is amplified within...
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    Check out the free software lossless-cut for...

    Check out the free software lossless-cut for quick merge and cut operations. Fast because it doesn't re-encode like most editors.

    https://github.com/mifi/lossless-cut

    Youtube has good...
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    Smooth operator! I see no geriatrics involved.

    Smooth operator! I see no geriatrics involved.
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    The old general ecology first need filter for the...

    The old general ecology first need filter for the win! It's a heavy beast but worth it.
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    Looked up the terms for each, Lowes doesn't seem...

    Looked up the terms for each, Lowes doesn't seem to have a yearly limit, but has some exceptions.

    Home Depot has a $400 annual limit.

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    Yearly purchase limits for that 10%?

    Yearly purchase limits for that 10%?
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    Home depot used to suck with the vet discount...

    Home depot used to suck with the vet discount being restricted to retired or active duty only.

    Then Lowes opened it up to all types of vets and started kicking ass.

    Thankfully Home Depot came...
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    Switch from Tapatalk support to Fora?

    It looks like tons of forums are switching away from supporting Tapatalk to the Fora app. Is there a likelihood that Pistolforum will follow the trend? I think it would be a good move.
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