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Old 04-09-2013, 09:06 PM
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MCm the South Bay people going to the San Mateo bridge ... I think it would be just is two, so why we waiting on the ramp lmao
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Originally Posted by mcm95403
We ARE going over the GGB. Leaving Palo Alto at 8:30, so we should be into SF about 9 - 9:10 I would think. then 15-20 minutes to get through 19th ave unless something odd happens. PM me your number if you like and I can call when we get in range. I think the stop at the vista point will depend on us all being able to stay together or not.

Personally, I think we should just go 3 wide and set the pace


3 Wide is perfect

This is the biggest cruise of the year and the last thing we want to do is be the ones that got there late...LOL.
It would make things very simple for all drivers to have your radios tuned to channel 10-0 and on while waiting to join in. As we drive through you can join right in at th back of the line. We will not stop or slow down but this will not be a race either. We will keep a steady pace so that anyone sitting along side the freeway or on ramps can easily catch up to fall in line. BTW If you do not have a radio it would be wise to get one. We do countless runs throughout the year and having a radio is so much easier than a phone. You will be in direct communication with over 100 cars and will have the adbvantage of knowing when and where the stops take place. Bathrooms, fuel, Food and all the chatter is fun to listen to....

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Old 04-10-2013, 11:57 AM
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Originally Posted by chevyjags89
MCm the South Bay people going to the San Mateo bridge ... I think it would be just is two, so why we waiting on the ramp lmao
Nope, a couple of Fremont/Union City guys are meeting us at the Whipple ramp and then we will all join up with the SB group to go 101 to 380 to 280, 19th Ave across the GGB and then pick up more folks north of the bridge.
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Oh ok what's ur eta passing close to Pacifica?
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Ok sounds goOd wait for u guys by stones town then!!!!
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Please add me to the list. Thank you.
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Good to know. Still in the air whether I'll be going on the cruise, but I'll see if I can't make it to this meetup if I do go.
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Originally Posted by bimmerborn
Please add me to the list. Thank you.
You are in .... good to have you along

Remember to all... Do not be late...
Old 04-10-2013, 03:53 PM
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I'll be with you guys, too.
Old 04-10-2013, 06:13 PM
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i just picked up a set of radios. . . i tried to get one, but they only came in pairs lol. so if anyone needs the second its brand new and was 30 with batteries. ill take 10 bucks for the other one with bats! =P
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i just picked up a set of radios. . . i tried to get one, but they only came in pairs lol. so if anyone needs the second its brand new and was 30 with batteries. ill take 10 bucks for the other one with bats! =P

But if you have two, then you can talk to yourself
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We have at least 6 pair of radios all different makes that I know where they are at and a few more I can't remember where we left them... great for camping, Boating, Kids going to the beach boardwalk... Use them for everything.. Went to Mexico a few years back with a group of 20 and we all had them.. made it easy as some did not have international cell phones..
btw: as soon as you sell the second unit you will need it... LOL

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Does the brand matter? I have a set of Motorola 10-Channel from my job that I'll be using.
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Ill be there in a pewter c5 on c6 zo6 chrome wheels
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Originally Posted by Scottkrough
We have at least 6 that I know where they are at and a few more I can't remember where we left them... great for camping, Boating, Kids going to the beach boardwalk... Use them for everything..
btw: as soon as you sell the second unit you will need it... LOL
I Msut agree.... I use mine all the time.. I have 4 of them always on the charger.. NEve know when you will need them,
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Originally Posted by FREDOC
Does the brand matter? I have a set of Motorola 10-Channel from my job that I'll be using.

Brand doesn't matter...
Motorola talkabout
Midland makes a similar one
Half a dozen other companies


Channel 10-0 and your set
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Originally Posted by FREDOC
Does the brand matter? I have a set of Motorola 10-Channel from my job that I'll be using.
Assuming it's an FRS or FRS/GMRS combo radio, you're good to go.

If it's a radio that is used at your job and you can only select 10 channels, it might be a commercial radio and has pre-set frequencies that are not compatible with FRS/GMRS.

I'm using my ham radio tuned to the FRS channel 10 frequency of 467.6125.

If you have it handy, post the model number, so we can determine that kind of radio it is.

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GK - Motorola RDU4100, channel 10 freq of 464.5500
A set was given to me after a construction project. Thanks -FC
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GK - Motorola RDU4100, channel 10 freq of 464.5500
A set was given to me after a construction project. Thanks -FC
Hi FC,

I looked it up and it's a commercial radio as I expected. It will not be compatible with the FRS/GMRS radios being using. The FCC has set a block of frequencies for commercial use and that's what yours is.

So, you can't use it with the FRS radios everyone else is using.

I can talk to you since my radio is a full frequency unit (ham radio).

If you really want to get an FRS radio to be in communication with drivers, pick up a pair (they are almost always sold in pairs) from Wal-Mart or Target. If you have an Amazon Prime account and choose overnight, you might get on Friday.
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Originally Posted by GK
Hi FC,

I looked it up and it's a commercial radio as I expected. It will not be compatible with the FRS/GMRS radios being using. The FCC has set a block of frequencies for commercial use and that's what yours is.

So, you can't use it with the FRS radios everyone else is using.

I can talk to you since my radio is a full frequency unit (ham radio).

If you really want to get an FRS radio to be in communication with drivers, pick up a pair (they are almost always sold in pairs) from Wal-Mart or Target. If you have an Amazon Prime account and choose overnight, you might get on Friday.
BTW Costco has a set of MOTOROLA 2-ways for less than $50.00.

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