@joebartels
Thanks. Life gets way easier as I get older... Not sure why everyone hates having birthdays and getting older....lol.

Wow, from someone that's just getting back into Hiking, you're jumping in with both feet! Good for you! : app : I will not offer up any suggestions, I'm still too new, but I'm sure some more Experienced Hikers and Backpackers will gladly chime in... :) I know I have been out of the game for awhile ...

Hello All. I recently got appointed to the Outdoor/Activities Chair for a local Boy Scout troop. The troop is on the young side with kids in the 12 to 14 year old range with very little backpacking experience. I have been tasked with bringing the troop up to speed on weekend backpacking trips. They ...

Hello again. Got my call sign last week and came back to post it. KF7YKC Kilo Foxtrot Seven Yankee Kilo Charie......lol I am also in the process of joining a Boy Scout troop. If anyone lives in the North West valley, I would love to introduce the boys to ham radio and help them get their "Radio...

Hello All. I just passed my Ham test for Tech on 8/25/12 and have a Yaesu FT-817nd. :y: I would be interested in doing some hikes with another experienced Hams so I can learn a lot more about mobile operation. I don't have my call sign yet but hope to see it soon. Contact me and let's see if we can ...