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Jeffrey Vajda
เข้าร่วมเมื่อ 24 ธ.ค. 2014
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Colorado River Kayaking
มุมมอง 242 ปีที่แล้ว
Kayaking along the Colorado River from Willow Beach, to Emerald Cave.
Shooting the Swiss K-11 Karabiner
มุมมอง 2.1K2 ปีที่แล้ว
Wonderfully-shooting Swiss Army rifle, over 100 years old...made when things were made to last!
Alpha Patrol Boat Easy/Cheap Mods
มุมมอง 9K5 ปีที่แล้ว
Just a few easy and cheap ways for beginners to enjoy this awesome R/C boat.
It took you 2 and a half minutes to say the word sponge after you showed it on camera. Kinda sad that you needed to stretch that out to hit the almighty 10 minute mark. To the endless bottom of my "happily blocked jackasses" list you go...
It‘s still normal to keep your army rifle at home in switzerland 👌
It is not a Schmidt Rubin The weapon was based on the Schmidt-Rubin system further developed by Hauptmann Furrer and was manufactured in the Eidgenössische Waffenfabrik Bern.
You're thinking of the K31. This is the K11 which does use the Schmidt-Rubin System
For HF you can use two loading coils. One on the antenna and one on the ground/counterpoise. The bike frame will act like a counterpoise due to tires isolating the bike from ground. Adding a coil before attaching antenna ground to bike frame will allow both tuning antenna and counterpoise for max efficiency.
I remember one guy used to do CW HF on his bike on his way to work. One day he was quite excited because of a rare DX contact. When he got off his bike all excited about his DX contact he realized he didn't remember going through the busiest traffic light... No more CW HF on bikes for him.
I rode a real one in 69 & 70
As a fellow veteran, I'm sure it was interesting but arduous duty. Thanks for your service!
@@jeffreyvajda2557 thank you sir
Great work. Very interesting. I have the same antenna an has served me well. Interesting how the SWR was lower on UHF. 73 KC2WDZ
Correction....ammo is 7.5 x 55mm, not 6.5 x 55mm.
Antennas don't ground themselves, Its a 1/2 wave antenna so it doesn't need a ground. Great video!
Yes, thanks...good point. I realized I said that after I made the video, but it wasn't worth re-shooting, especially since I captured a contact on video! Much appreciated and glad you enjoyed it.
I suggest swapping out that hand mic for the supplied ear bud PTT switch. Safer ride and you can hear the QSO better. You can check it out on my channel..
Cool Military Bike & radio rig! 2 Thumbs up brother! I love all the storage bags.
I say this in the kindest, most endearing way: You are a true geek. Nice work, thumbs up from me. 73 - KI5BXN
Thanks Art...I totally own my geekery, and appreciate the kind words from a fellow Ham. 73 to you as well and hope to hear you on the air sometime. KN6KJN
Bullet pointer nice!
LOL...I just grabbed whatever was on my work bench. 30-06 was far more interesting and appropriate than a #2 pencil!
That's just a rebranded touring bike with markup bro. You can see from the frame it's a surly touring bike.
Well, you are sort of correct. Like many military-issue items, this one is a variation on a commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) Condor, and identified as the MO-93 Militarvelo in the Swiss Army. Unfortunately, after almost 100 years in existence, Swiss bicycle-mounted infantry is no longer, and these bicycles have been readily available on the surplus market for several years, especially in Europe. Only modifications I made, were the Brooks bicycle seat and the ammo can/saddle bag set-up on the rear rack. Appreciate your feedback, but there are plenty of videos and other resources online if you want to learn more about this amazing "two-wheeled tank." Also be sure to check out the MO-93's predecessor, the MO-5. Enjoy and take care, um, bro.
Definitely not a Surly. They were not a company till 1998. Their first bike was the Rat Race AKA 1x1 which was a single speed. I've never seen one of their bikes with the seat stays bolting to the seat tube and having an integrated rack. The lugs are a similarity though. Back then this was a "mountain" bike!
Great bike. I also have a bike mobile and use either a Baofeng UV5R or TYT MD380. I suggest replacing the hand mic with the supplied ear bud PTT switch. You can check mine out on the channel.
100% not a Surly.
Hard to find nowadays
Yes, but they do pop up from time to time on eBay. Just saw one there a couple days ago. Might be worth checking out if you really want one.
Horizon RC had a new shipment in June ‘ 21. I’ve had mine for a few weeks. Took a couple of years for me to catch em stock. If their out of stock, they post what month new shipment arrives.
Awesome!
Thanks, appreciate your feedback. Been a great way to enjoy biking and Ham radio at the same time!
Reverse?? How did you hold down the center deck to the hull?
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hello could you tell me if there is a reverse mod for this patrol boat, please advise, tnx Ron Columbus, ohio
I have not seen one, but I'm sure those hobbyists with a little more expertise could do it. I'm not quite there yet!
I’m guessing you would need a reverse buckets
It is not an Alpha boat, it is a PBR. An Alpha is short for Assault Support Patrol Boat. aka ASPB aka Alpha. Nice Model Though
Thanks for the reply, and I'm aware of the distinction. I'm just referring to the name under which these are marketed and sold by the manufacturer, albeit historically incorrect. Please see: www.horizonhobby.com/product/alpha-patrol-boat-21-brushed-rtr/PRB08027.html?CAWELAID=320011980001296186&BradoDI_HRZHBY_Brand-Desktop-Proprietary_SE_SHOP_B_ALL_NTL_US_EN_M&PRB08027&msclkid=12f2dd77060d1ed183c1bd7ffb49cb4d
That is pretty cool! Nicely done!
Thanks so much...very easily/cheaply done too. Hope others try something similar, and love to see what they come up with.
You can use a Y-harness to link the turret to the steering so when you turn the turret turns
I hope to pick this boat up soon! I’m gona do that!
That was a terrific post. Very good ideas & tips. I bought one of these PBRs last year, but I have yet to run it, owing to inclement weather, the drying out of our local pond and the Covid 19 restrictions for getting around. While waiting for a break in any one of these, I've already added GI Joe figures, and weathered it like the ones I saw in Vietnam. Thank you for posting.
Hope you've been able to run your PBR by now, and would love to know what GI Joe figures you used. I've seen many in this scale, but none that are Vietnam era.
Very cool ! Thanks