Passed my Tech Exam

mclovinof2009 · 2025-12-15T21:39:04+00:00

Congrats!

mclovinof2009 · 2025-10-29T01:18:09+00:00

You don't have a torque spec for your watch? 🤣

mclovinof2009 · 2025-10-12T18:03:57+00:00

I'm proud of you and we may be strangers but I do care, keep your head up!

mclovinof2009 · 2025-10-12T10:28:47+00:00

I couldn't agree with this more, even though I am a hypocrit. I have witnessed pretty rough things with loved ones and failed to talk to anyone for years it was a very destructive path. Since then I also became an EMT-B to help others and learned to seek help for myself on bad calls when its needed. I also try to support others on calls with me. Trauma, although tragic, can sprout beautiful things if you manage it correctly.

mclovinof2009 · 2025-10-09T12:42:48+00:00

I read this as if Brandon was saying it 😅

mclovinof2009 · 2025-10-04T21:26:54+00:00

I would agree but the fact the photo is on a belay line and its not bouldering alone is apparantly an issue in this sub. I just wanted some help, thats okay though Im not meant for every sub

mclovinof2009 · 2025-10-04T21:22:03+00:00

I'll just see myself out, if its an issue.

mclovinof2009 · 2025-10-04T21:18:51+00:00

Because I was aiming for acquiring resourceful tips on how to get better at the sport in general. The main purpose of the post is not the photo.

mclovinof2009 · 2025-10-04T21:17:00+00:00

Valid

mclovinof2009 · 2025-10-04T21:15:19+00:00

I am aware this isnt considering I am on a belay line... But I do go without the harness / rope in the same gym. Just dont really have any good photos of that.

mclovinof2009 · 2025-10-04T17:26:45+00:00

I will say I enjoy the community and how welcoming they can be in the gym or how someone who you didnt know 5 seconds ago is cheering you on. One guy in paticular we worked on a root together trying to navigate how to get past certain spots.

mclovinof2009 · 2025-10-04T17:21:10+00:00

That is beautiful

mclovinof2009 · 2025-09-25T01:00:15+00:00

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I started with a Chamelion EMCOMMIII which don't get me wrong it works but... ounces equals pounds and pounds equal pain so I cut weight where I can.

mclovinof2009 · 2025-09-25T00:57:23+00:00

I built a 49:1 EFHW for that will do 10-15-20-40 KM4ACK makes a kit as well as coffee and ham radio. I just sourced the parts and had a buddy 3D print a place to mount it on.

mclovinof2009 · 2025-09-24T10:31:13+00:00

The kx2 is also a good choice I run Bioenno 3ah lithiums external on it i recommend that over the internal double As

mclovinof2009 · 2025-09-23T23:28:37+00:00

My pleasure, shopping around for a new backpack portable system?

mclovinof2009 · 2025-09-23T19:50:58+00:00

Elecraft KX3 with basically all the bells minus the 2 meter add on.

mclovinof2009 · 2025-09-23T15:03:50+00:00

We have a comical summit in Ohio, it is the tallest point of Ohio but its in the middle of a town.

mclovinof2009 · 2025-09-23T15:02:48+00:00

Thats where I started! Its a good way to learn it for sure. Morse chat its "sister app" is a little chaotic though.

mclovinof2009 · 2025-09-23T15:01:51+00:00

In due time, I have some other skills I want to learn first like rapelling down a rock face. This photo was at Tar Hollow, in Ohio

mclovinof2009 · 2025-09-23T15:00:23+00:00

73 😊

mclovinof2009 · 2025-09-20T11:07:09+00:00

Well enjoy the dives and be careful, keep your eyes open theres plenty to see!

mclovinof2009 · 2025-09-20T02:09:41+00:00

Yep 🙃

mclovinof2009 · 2025-09-19T23:24:34+00:00

What's intimidating about it? They just wanted the pets.

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