OAUSA Net - December 18, 2014 - Christmas gifts

[toms]

Last minute Best Christmas gifts for the outdoor enthusiasts

This is the last net for 2014. We plan to open it up for everyone to throw out suggestions on gifts for the outdoors.
If you have a ball park price or where to get it that is good too – Just remember no commercial business on the ham radio.
Feel free to post a picture of your gift suggestions.

Maybe you will hear one or 2 ideas that will fit perfectly for a gift for someone you know. Maybe that is you!

This can encompasses any outdoor topic. The net topic list for the past 12 months is a great way to start thinking about gifts.

Let me refresh your memory with some of the topics that come up on the OAUSA nets.
1. Ham Radio
2. 4-Wheeling
3. Dutch Oven cooking
4. Navigation (map, compass, GPS)
5. Astronomy
6. Camping (tents, sleeping bags)
7. Photography
8. Recovery gear
9. Firearms
10. Survival gear
11. Computers stuff
12. Tires
13. Wine
14. Books & maps
15. Other communication ( sat phone, cell PLB, spot)
16. Solar, wind, batteries
17. Fire extinguishers
18. First Aid kits, wilderness medicine, first aid courses

It is quite likely you will be able to find many of the gifts suggested tonight at one of these web sites.

Cabelas http://www.cabelas.com/
Bass Pro Shops http://www.basspro.com/
Gander Mtn http://www.gandermountain.com/
Kirkhams' Outdoor products http://www.kirkhams.com/
Zarges http://www.zargescases.com/
Partner Steel http://www.partnersteel.com/
Extreme Outback http://www.extremeoutback.com/
Coleman http://www.coleman.com/
Zodi http://www.zodi.com/
Campmor http://www.campmor.com/
Deutsche Optic http://deutscheoptik.com/

[DaveK]

Icom is about to introduce a new dual band VHF/UHF transceiver, the model 2730A. It has some nice features including

50 watts on both bands Blue Tooth capable large and easy to read screen detachable head Cross band repeater capability CS-2730 Free download PC programming software Weather channel receive with weather alert (USA version only) CI-V remote control capability (through the OPC-478UC) Mil Spec Compliant (810)

No official price yet, but the speculation seems to be that it will be competitive with existing similar dual band radios. This is a very interesting new analog radio from Icom, especially as they seem to be very focused on their D-Star digital radios. For more information: http://www.icomamerica.com/en/products/ ... fault.aspx .

From the Icom Website:

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[DaveK]

The LED revolution has produced some incredibly innovative lighting solutions. For camping and emergency use at home, the UST 30-Day Lantern has some very nice features:

Lasts 30 days on low setting at 29 lumens, runs 32 hours on high setting at 300 lumens 4-Mode electronic switch, high, medium, low, SOS flashing Green LED indicator during off mode to show lantern in darkness Removable globe, rubberized housing, built in recessed hook on lantern base Three 1.4W Nichia LED's, water resistant, uses 3 D cell batteries

The UST 30-Day Lantern goes for about $30.00 on Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Ultimate-Survival ... ay+lantern .

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[DaveK]

We did a net a few weeks back on fire extinguishers and we highlighted a product that may not have all the glitz and glamor of a new radio or a set of new knobbly mud tires, but it can be a vital piece of equipment that off-roaders will appreciate, when the time is right. The product is a heavy duty fire extinguisher mount that is meant for the rough roads that we see all too often.

Its made by the H3R Company and sold by Four Wheel Parts for about $60.00. The product number is NB-300 and it is meant for 3 inch diameter FEs. Here is what H3R says:

Speed is critical when deploying a fire extinguisher. Count on our new Extreme Duty quick release fire extinguisher brackets to allow fast action while withstanding rigorous use. Ideal for aviation, terrestrial and marine applications.

Tough, Functional & Lightweight

Fire extinguisher quickly releases from bracket
Fiberglass reinforced nylon construction and corrosion resistant hardware
Designed to meet MIL SPEC 810G (test in progress)
Tested to withstand inertial loads in excess of 27G in all directions
Fire extinguisher cannot be accidently disengaged from bracket
Fits H3R Aviation fire extinguishers with 3" diameter cylinders (C352TS/C, C354TS & B385TS/C)
"Pull to Release" flag enhances visibility
Does not obscure fire extinguisher nameplate
Weighs a scant 14 oz!

[KK6GFF]

Can I get an online checking? Roger KK6GFF, West LA.

[KK6DYO]

Please check me in tonight. Thank you.

[TrishB]

Check in please.

WN7DRT

[lrsrngr]

Morakniv: $15-30 (very reasonable price but not cheap)

[lrsrngr]

Membership to NRA: https://membership.nrahq.org/forms/signup.asp

Regular Memberships; Junior, Distinguished and Other Memberships; Endowment, Patron and Benefactor Memberships

Example of membership costs:

1 Year Membership - $35.00
2 Year Membership - $60.00
3 Year Membership - $85.00
5 Year Membership - $125.00

EPL Life Membership - $1,000.00 (40 monthly payments of $25) Easy Pay Life (EPL) - Pay $25.00 today and the NRA will mail you a quarterly or monthly invoice until the total dues are paid. Your membership status will be upgraded to Life Member when the balance is paid in full.

California Rifle and Pistol: http://www.crpa.org/membership/

[lrsrngr]

2nd Amendment Foundation: http://www.saf.org/

Calguns: http://www.saf.org/

Several e-commerce sites will let you make a donation during each purchase and these are two great organizations to donate to. We are at a pivotal point in our recent history concerning firearms ownership and helping to provide funds to these two organizations, the NRA, or the CRPA.

Also the Slim Jim website if you missed it: http://www.2wayelectronix.com/Portable-Antennas_c3.htm and http://www.n9tax.com/Slim%20Jim%20Info.html