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Posted: 1/11/2021 9:28:33 PM EDT
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I'm in Humble area.
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Posted: 1/11/2021 9:55:07 PM EDT
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I am SW Houston
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Posted: 1/11/2021 11:08:26 PM EDT
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Cypress here.
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Posted: 1/11/2021 11:14:56 PM EDT
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Ages ago we used to have a sorta-regular Tuesday night dinner. Maybe it's time to restart that.
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Posted: 1/12/2021 4:50:50 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Ages ago we used to have a sorta-regular Tuesday night dinner. Maybe it's time to restart that. NW Houston. |
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Posted: 1/12/2021 8:22:49 AM EDT
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some of are on Signal and have created a few chat groups
the ham group met up last Sunday to discuss communication and get some programing done we all need to network - and create help groups https://youtu.be/3eC4Hp4MNBA - talks about signal currently I am aware of 3 houston based signal groups Ham coms Net coms Hiking If your on here PM me your signal contact info and i can add you to those groups ps https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/127?s=1&r=17 |
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Posted: 1/12/2021 10:32:51 AM EDT
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It's technically legal to use FRS radios without a license for sending short data bursts for station-to-station text communication. Not super useful in most cases though.
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Posted: 1/12/2021 11:51:40 AM EDT
[#8]
Cypress area.
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Posted: 1/12/2021 2:41:06 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Ages ago we used to have a sorta-regular Tuesday night dinner. Maybe it's time to restart that. We restarted Houston Home Town Meetings in Houston in 2019, but then Corona smashed into it all. Bars & Restaurants (the usual meeting places) have been FUBAR'ed, not to mention Masks & Social Distancing factors too... With the large 'Spike' in Houston COVID numbers, Harris County is 'rolling back' and more places (Bars & Restaurants specifically) are under restrictions / shut down, which makes a place to meet up difficult. BIGGER_HAMMER  EDITED to add - Ellington Field area (S. Houston) |
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Posted: 1/12/2021 6:56:22 PM EDT
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Maybe we need to designate someone to keep cellphone/info so when SHTF he can arrange via text some sort of communication between members in Houston and surrounding areas?
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Posted: 1/12/2021 8:05:01 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Maybe we need to designate someone to keep cellphone/info so when SHTF he can arrange via text some sort of communication between members in Houston and surrounding areas? I'd be interested after I meet some of you. I'm not the one to hold the list though. Might want to have regional subdivisions too. I'd be south or SE Houston. |
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Posted: 1/12/2021 8:38:25 PM EDT
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Just as an FYI ....
Brazoria County is not under the same guidelines as Harris / ft bend // etc |
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Posted: 1/12/2021 11:37:40 PM EDT
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Magnolia.
PM so I'll see it. Very seldom go to HT forum. |
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Posted: 1/12/2021 11:56:52 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: some of are on Signal and have created a few chat groups the ham group met up last Sunday to discuss communication and get some programing done we all need to network - and create help groups https://youtu.be/3eC4Hp4MNBA - talks about signal currently I am aware of 3 houston based signal groups Ham coms Net coms Hiking If your on here PM me your signal contact info and i can add you to those groups ps https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/127?s=1&r=17 What area is the ham group? I'm trying to setup a mobile icom 2720h that I got from my dad when he passed. Basically had to remove the unit from his truck and had to leave behind the cables and stuff. I know nothing about ham though. I need a separation cable , antenna, and coax. I made a post in gd about where to get this stuff and checked a couple of sites recommended but idk what the hell im looking at. Also have a icom ht w32a that I've been trying to learn. But both batteries are crap and I need to buy new ones. For now I just have the charging cord to power it up. I want to get licensed along with wife and 12yo son. Id like to get it all setup to where we can be able to contact one another if shit goes south. |
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Posted: 1/13/2021 8:36:10 AM EDT
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The ham group mainly has people in the greater Houston area
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Posted: 1/13/2021 8:41:26 AM EDT
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see if this link works - it does for me
https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=2ahUKEwjSg6zi9pjuAhVI0FkKHb3tDYgQFjAEegQIBRAC&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.icomamerica.com%2Fen%2Fdownloads%2FDownloadDocument.aspx%3FDocument%3D7&usg=AOvVaw0h4lMeA7l6Zn636kX-_eQc this is what I googled = icom 2720h service manual www.icomamerica.com › DownloadDocument you for making your IC-2720H your radio of choice, and hope you agree ... struction manual contains important operating instructions for ... 12 MAINTENANCE . |
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Posted: 1/13/2021 11:41:50 AM EDT
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Posted: 1/13/2021 1:06:08 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: We restarted Houston Home Town Meetings in Houston in 2019, but then Corona smashed into it all. Bars & Restaurants (the usual meeting places) have been FUBAR'ed, not to mention Masks & Social Distancing factors too... With the large 'Spike' in Houston COVID numbers, Harris County is 'rolling back' and more places (Bars & Restaurants specifically) are under restrictions / shut down, which makes a place to meet up difficult. BIGGER_HAMMER EDITED to add - Ellington Field area (S. Houston) Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Ages ago we used to have a sorta-regular Tuesday night dinner. Maybe it's time to restart that. We restarted Houston Home Town Meetings in Houston in 2019, but then Corona smashed into it all. Bars & Restaurants (the usual meeting places) have been FUBAR'ed, not to mention Masks & Social Distancing factors too... With the large 'Spike' in Houston COVID numbers, Harris County is 'rolling back' and more places (Bars & Restaurants specifically) are under restrictions / shut down, which makes a place to meet up difficult. BIGGER_HAMMER EDITED to add - Ellington Field area (S. Houston) I wonder if we can just do BBQs & such, and forgo trying to dance around doomer restrictions? Not necessarily at peoples' houses, of course. |
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Posted: 1/13/2021 1:06:52 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Maybe we need to designate someone to keep cellphone/info so when SHTF he can arrange via text some sort of communication between members in Houston and surrounding areas? When there's more than a dozen folks, we absolutely need to look into making a phone/text/etc tree |
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Posted: 1/13/2021 1:19:12 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I wonder if we can just do BBQs & such, and forgo trying to dance around doomer restrictions? Not necessarily at peoples' houses, of course. Hmm if only there was member here that would put on a BBQ 
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Posted: 1/13/2021 1:40:59 PM EDT
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Thanks for feedback guys. I’m actually in the mountains of East TN but my job will have me in Houston every other week for next few years (in theory). Will be nice to meet some of you guys in the 50% chance that things get jiggy when I’m away from home.
Couple questions for you guys - is it straight suicide to ride an adv bike to work down town there? (1250gsa) - any ideas for caching a get home back so I don’t have to fly with it every week? |
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Posted: 1/13/2021 2:06:21 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Thanks for feedback guys. I’m actually in the mountains of East TN but my job will have me in Houston every other week for next few years (in theory). Will be nice to meet some of you guys in the 50% chance that things get jiggy when I’m away from home. Couple questions for you guys - is it straight suicide to ride an adv bike to work down town there? (1250gsa) - any ideas for caching a get home back so I don’t have to fly with it every week? That distance on a bike every couple weeks? That sounds extremely hazardous. |
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Posted: 1/13/2021 3:34:27 PM EDT
[#23]
you couldn't pay me enough to ride a bike in Houston.
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Posted: 1/13/2021 4:46:44 PM EDT
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I was riding from Clearlake to Cypress & back 5 days a week ...
Had to stop because so many Terrible drivers were actively trying to help my awful "EX" cash out a Million Dollar Life Policy on me.  I'm NEVER going to die first, (just so I can treat her to some Champaign that I've filtered through my Kidneys)  If you ride on ONE major highway, perhaps you could use the HOV Lane on your bike, which would keep you away from most of the traffic backups & some of the terrible drivers. Multiple Highways ... Forget about it! What Nictra said is pretty spot on - Houston Sucks for riding in - around town. BIGGER_HAMMER
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Posted: 1/13/2021 7:38:10 PM EDT
[#25]
bummer, thanks. not that distance every week lol. i just meant parking my bike in houston and riding it from airport to hotel to work. sounds like i should stick with rental car.
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Posted: 1/13/2021 8:33:01 PM EDT
[#26]
Montgomery county here and am willing to Meetup up.
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Posted: 1/14/2021 3:24:09 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Hmm if only there was member here that would put on a BBQ Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: I wonder if we can just do BBQs & such, and forgo trying to dance around doomer restrictions? Not necessarily at peoples' houses, of course. Hmm if only there was member here that would put on a BBQ It's a little bit of a commute, but one hell of a spot! Bonus - Sleep Over in the Pole Barn in January...  @wolfjflywheel |
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Posted: 1/14/2021 7:42:11 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: What area is the ham group? I'm trying to setup a mobile icom 2720h that I got from my dad when he passed. Basically had to remove the unit from his truck and had to leave behind the cables and stuff. I know nothing about ham though. I need a separation cable , antenna, and coax. I made a post in gd about where to get this stuff and checked a couple of sites recommended but idk what the hell im looking at. Also have a icom ht w32a that I've been trying to learn. But both batteries are crap and I need to buy new ones. For now I just have the charging cord to power it up. I want to get licensed along with wife and 12yo son. Id like to get it all setup to where we can be able to contact one another if shit goes south. @Codyboy what part of town are you in? I have spare parts and all if you need basic help hooking up. GRMS might be better if you're looking to keep your family licensed and operate legally outside of an emergency. |
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Posted: 1/16/2021 10:38:11 PM EDT
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I'm in Liberty County / East of HTX. I have taken Aaron Franklin's Masterclass on BBQ twice and can cook some really good food. I'm up for a meet and I have room for a dozen or so at the table. I was a competition BBQ cook prior to the classes and two of my staff/team won Houston grand champ. Also, I like AR15s.
I don't do sides. Just brisket for now. |
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Posted: 1/17/2021 9:18:23 AM EDT
[#30]
NW county area near Jersey Village.
Just met a few local folks (apparently some of the hiking group). They got me on signal. Email is best on here, I don't check IM often. @xdmickey, nictra, codaboy  I'm near you guys. |
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Posted: 1/17/2021 9:26:12 AM EDT
[#31]
Quote HistoryQuoted: What area is the ham group? I'm trying to setup a mobile icom 2720h that I got from my dad when he passed. Basically had to remove the unit from his truck and had to leave behind the cables and stuff. I know nothing about ham though. I need a separation cable , antenna, and coax. I made a post in gd about where to get this stuff and checked a couple of sites recommended but idk what the hell im looking at. Also have a icom ht w32a that I've been trying to learn. But both batteries are crap and I need to buy new ones. For now I just have the charging cord to power it up. I want to get licensed along with wife and 12yo son. Id like to get it all setup to where we can be able to contact one another if shit goes south. I can help you with the basics. In the past I've run CB base station and mobile radios for years. Used to have a ham tech license as well. Still have all the equipment. Email me. |
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Posted: 1/18/2021 2:58:34 AM EDT
[#32]
I'm interested.
Highland Village. |
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Posted: 1/18/2021 10:10:16 AM EDT
[#33]
What info is needed for Signal?
Thanks |
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Posted: 1/18/2021 11:53:09 AM EDT
[#34]
Quote HistoryQuoted: What info is needed for Signal? Thanks Phone number. It's basically an instant message app that isn't controlled by Google and can't be read easily by non-recipients. |
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Posted: 1/18/2021 1:49:17 PM EDT
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I am located on the west side in Houston.
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Posted: 1/18/2021 2:22:46 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I am located on the west side in Houston. A lot of us are north or south, I think; PM me if you know of any good hiking, camping, or meeting/restaurant spots out there, since I want to find more "intermediate" locations for meets |
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Posted: 1/18/2021 3:56:35 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I can help you with the basics. In the past I've run CB base station and mobile radios for years. Used to have a ham tech license as well. Still have all the equipment. Email me. |
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Posted: 1/18/2021 4:43:53 PM EDT
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Signal sounds like suck. They want tracking on your phone before it will let you use it on a computer. Remember how that worked out for parler?
And what about people who don't have a phone that they let it run on? |
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Posted: 1/18/2021 5:31:01 PM EDT
[#39]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Signal sounds like suck. They want tracking on your phone before it will let you use it on a computer. Remember how that worked out for parler? And what about people who don't have a phone that they let it run on? I don't trust signal. I don't have a better solution that's free however. |
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Posted: 1/18/2021 7:02:04 PM EDT
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https://signal.org/en/
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Posted: 1/21/2021 7:41:32 PM EDT
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@gettingstarted PM me your signal contact info and i can add you to those groups @jlukem I don't trust signal. I don't have a better solution that's free however. |
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Posted: 1/21/2021 9:55:01 PM EDT
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I'm hosting an APC Ruck/Hike/Walk/Sit gathering at Tom Bass Park in south Houston this weekend at 10am-1pm, meeting at a Mediterranean place afterward for lunch. Any chance you'll be able to come by?
https://www.ar15.com/forums/Hometown/Houston-Crew-Meet-and-Ruck-This-Saturday-1-23-/8-651521/ |
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