Session 4 - a podcast by The 4x4 Podcast

from 2015-11-18T06:23:41

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Session 4 of Overland Roundtable is all about trail communications. Along with the usual suspects which make up the panel, we have a returning guest Ben Beierwaltes and a new guest Tom Severin; both who have extensive knowledge of HAM radio and communications. Some of the key topics include:



  • Talking about FRS radio

  • CB radio

  • UHF radio

  • HAM radio

  • SPOT and Delorum Inreach

  • Antenna selection

  • Using repeaters for extended coverage

  • The functions of HAM radio beyond voice communication

  • The components needed for a radio setup

  • License types and which one is best for you


 


Panelists:


Dan Cole: Dan explores in his 1999 Jeep Cherokee 2dr and 2007 GMC Yukon XL. Find Dan at www.the4x4podcast.com and also:


Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/the4x4podcast


Instagram: @the4x4podcast


Twitter: @the4x4podcast


Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/the4x4podcast


 


Taylor Adney: 1993 Toyota 4runner, outfitted for overland travel. Part of a group called “The Overland Adventures” which can be found on:


Instagram (@theoverlandadventures) 


Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/channel/theoverlandadventures


Facebook: www.facebook.com/overlandadventures


Brandon Libby: Brandon Libby: Drives a 2 door JK Wrangler and a 2013 Pro4x Nissan Xterra. Has been into off-roading and overlanding for about 5 years. Contact Brandon at expeditionportal.com and search Brandon Libby. Also on Google+, Facebook, Twitter all under the same name.


Jason Spect: Driving a 2013 Toyota Tacoma and a 3rd Gen Toyota 4runner. Been into Overland travel for about 7 years, part of a team called Mountain State Overland. Can be found at mountainstateoverland.com and on:


Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/msoverland


Instagram: @msoverland


Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFf8PTHJTZwtMWLfFkAkS4w




Alex Garner: 1999 Nissan Patrol, has been an overlander most of his life. Runs the Intents Offroad blog which can be found at intentsoffroad.com and on:  


Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/intentsoffroad


Instagram: Instagram.com/intentsoffroad 


Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/intentsoffroad


Guests:


Ben Beierwaltes: Ben is one of the guys behind Rocky Mountain Overland. He drives a JK Jeep Rubicon but has a good variety of vehicle makes and models in the group. You can find Ben at rockymountainoverland.com


Tom Severin


Tom is a certified four wheel drive trainer and offers training and 4x4 adventures through Badlands Offroad Adventures. Take a look at the website; www.4x4training.com


 


Links mentioned in this episode:


The Outdoor Adventure USA website; official website for the OA USA radio net. www.oausa.net


 

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