Charlottesville "Pop-Up"Mini-meet
08-04-2017, 01:42 AM
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As I stated in the E-mail that I sent to you and Paul. Once I determined that the CD that came with the USB to Serial cable was toast. I down loaded the Chirp S/W and was able to program the GMRS channels and test it. I also figured out how to navigate the (not so user friendly FFC.gov web site to apply for a license for the high powered (8 Watt)) GMRS radio to be legal. I wonder how long it will take the FCC to send it to me? I printed out the receipt just in case that it does NOT arrive in time for this meet. I also E-mailed Kathy to order a radio strap for the roll hoop as Boafeng recommends that the antenna is at least 2.5 CM away from one's body while transmitting. I am happy that the "ear bud" has an over the ear clip as my experience has been that ear buds fall out of my ears.
I am interested to see how well this radio performs on the drive?
I am interested to see how well this radio performs on the drive?
08-04-2017, 08:14 AM
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Here is the hotel information:
Hampton Inn
2035 India Road
Charlottesville, VA 22901
434-978-7888 phone
434-973-0436 fax
Ask for the DDG group rate. The rate is $149/night. I will be there Friday and Saturday. Just look for Gro-VA.
Hampton Inn
2035 India Road
Charlottesville, VA 22901
434-978-7888 phone
434-973-0436 fax
Ask for the DDG group rate. The rate is $149/night. I will be there Friday and Saturday. Just look for Gro-VA.
08-04-2017, 07:17 PM
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Reservation made
08-12-2017, 07:37 AM
#15
Wrong weekend to be in Charlottesville!
08-12-2017, 09:05 AM
#16
Right...state of emergency just declared there. Hope you guys are avoiding all the chaos!
Should be some good stories in Gettysburg 
08-12-2017, 09:43 AM
#19
The way it's going in the "Divided States" of America we may have to move Gettysburg to the Plains of Abraham this year 
08-12-2017, 09:48 AM
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