Last day to get in on the drawing, 1:00 pm Pacific, 4:00 pm Eastern is the cutoff.
Mark Schumacher is sponsoring a drawing for From the Trenches World Report. Mark has provided a set of GXT Pro Series 2-way radio walkie-talkies for 1st prize.
Midland’s GXT1050VP4 two-way, 50-channel radios are designed for GMRS (General Mobile Radio Service) operation, in a rugged, weatherproof package. With a range of up to 36 miles and Mossy Oak Breakup Camo finish, they’re ideal for your next hunting trip. Features include privacy codes, direct/group calling, NOAA weather radio/alert/scan, silent operation, whisper function, SOS siren, and plenty more. Five animal call alerts are also included. Perfect for the outdoorsman.
Ryan has stepped up with two Pathfinder Dry Bags for 2nd and 3rd prizes for the drawing.
The Pathfinder Dry Bags provide dependable waterproof storage for your clothing, gear, and supplies. The bags are made from heavy duty 600 denier waterproof fabric and has a roll-top closure with a quick-release buckle. The bags have a D-ring, top carry handle, and removable adjustable shoulder strap.
Pastor Brooks has stepped up to offer a Patriot Bible as 4th prize.
Every donation received for the next two weeks will facilitate an entry in the drawing, which will be held Friday, July 17, 2015.
Good luck everyone and thank you to all those who have contributed and continue to contribute to keep From the Trenches alive and viable.
A special thanks to Mark Schumacher for being there from the beginning and to Ryan and Pastor Brooks for stepping up.
I’m in… 🙂
How do you register for the contest?
Click on the donate logo at the top of the page and donate with a credit card or through paypal then add a note that you want to be entered into the drawing, or you can send a money order to Henry at his po box that is listed under authors on the front page of the site. Good luck Dekinekind.
You do not have to ask to be in the drawing. Any donation automatically enters you in the drawing.
And thanks to all those stepping up.
oops. sorry Henry, my bad.
Mark, thanks so much and nice radios. Sure hope I win!!
Good luck Katie!
Headed to paypal right now 🙂
Damn dude! I was thinking of purchasing walkie talkies for months now. Good move, Mark! These will definitely come in handy for anyone.
You can google FRS antenna mods and turn these into mini ham radios.
There is a part one and a part two you tube mod
with the low power/watts a log periodic or other high gain/dbi 440 mhz antenna is needed.
typical frs is 1/2 watt, gmrs 1 watt
a chinese ham radio will get 5-8 watts and ditching the stock antenna is the first order of business on those.
a great gift of course but always have to chuckle at the 30 mile ratings on those.
if one operator was in a ballon your distance range improves.
great looking radios. wuold be great in emergencies and on hunting trips
and balloon rides… actually talked to some Canadians who modified a ham hand held radio and sent it up with a helium bag, basicaly creating a 5 watt repeater and got several hundred miles of contacts on vhf band.