I am in. I would rather motor than sit at a shop all day and like someone has already said, you can get a dyno done anyday. Oh yeah and I might be bringing a friend with me if he doesn't have to work. So go ahead and put me down for 2. Thanks

 

Don't forget to bring your RADIOS!!!

 

Set to 7-21

 

Yeah...
What will be our official radio channel?

 

7/21 is the generic MINI channel. We used 5/21 @ MOTD

 

We always use 7/21 during the year. We only used 5/21 at MOTD because we were doing so much organization stuff that we needed to avoid "chatter". This year it probably won't matter so much, and we can stick to 7/21 most of the time (besides, it's more fun to keep up with what other people are doing too... more opportunity for meeting others, etc!).

 

I will try to be there for my very first DCMM event.

 

Man..got to find them radios. Moved and have no idea where they're at...

 

I found one in the shed outside yesterday. No idea how it got there...

 

Hey everyone, where is a good place to get a 2 way radio that will work on all the frequencies that are used by the MINI community as a whole. I need to pick one up but would like other people's opinions on which ones are better than the others. Thanks.

 

I got mine from Best Buy for about $40. Just make sure the radio you get supports sub channels and your good to go. For normal runs, a 6-12mile range is way more then enough. I have these and they work great.

If you get the same radios I have, I'll buy the car charger from you for $10, that makes them only $30 for you .

 

I bought a pair today... You're welcome to use one on the cruise.

 

MINI-Bee, if you are going to attend MOTD, than you should go ahead a buy a set. You will use them ALOT there.

 

Could we do some group pictures on the day?
Does anyone know a good location that big enough for all of us along the route? Thanks.

 

Just went and picked up a set today so I can be ready for all of the cruises and for the Dragon!!

Thank you though for your generous offer.

 

This one may be too far for me....Fredericksburg to Columbia is quite a haul.

 

Heh Heh... Careful what you say! I may have to map out a route for you!

That certainly would add a few miles to the trip for you.

btw- I'm working very hard on getting this trip organized for everybody...... like running around the Scottsdale/Phoenix area today in my shorts and tshirt suffering the 80 degree weather....

You know how it goes... Tough job, but someone has to do it!

 

Is that "21" DCS or CTCSS?

 

7 is the channel, 21 is the 'privacy code'

 

...otherwise known as the subchannel.

 

Here's the reason I asked, and the answer to my own question...

I just bought a pair of Midland Radios ( GXT600VP4 ) and was trying to decipher the options they have. I then found an FAQ with the following:

"Privacy codes (CTCSS) are also compatible on all Midland GMRS and FRS radio models capable of this feature. Each radio must be set to the same channel and CTCSS code for the radios to communicate with each other. Privacy code settings may be different on brands other than Midland. "

 

looks like a pretty cool cruise. is this gonna be a fast cruise or a slow cruise?

 

From the start there has been no discussion as to the speed of this trip, just the doing. I would guess that there will be some in the group wanting to go fast and others wanting to take in the scenery. The weather will add a factor to the mix as well.

 

In the past we have tried to keep the drives safe and LEGAL. If speeds were exceeded or driving was unsafe it was not planned or a part of the run.

It is meant as a safe and fun time for all. It's not a Rally in which we are racing from point A to point B.

 

That's kind of what I was hoping. A little spirited fun here and there, but a focus on getting everyone there and back in one piece and not attracting the "long arm of the law".