COVID19 Compliant - Morning Newbie Desert Drive - Murquab to Solar - Dubai - 26 Feb 2021

[Vanessa8580]

This drive is organized in full compliance with the COVID19 guidelines. We expect every member that joins this drive to go through below information and and strictly follow these guidelines in order not to jeopardize someone's health, and to ensure we can keep organizing these drives safely.

 

MUST READ AND TOTALLY AGREE: COVID19 Precautions

 

MUST READ AND TOTALLY AGREE: BAN POST

 

Two Way Radio Guidelines

• Every Offroader brings his own radio, programmed to the frequencies described in below advice topic.
• We will not share spare radios or program your radio on the drive. If you need assistance in programming the radio, post a topic on the Carnity website with your questions and we will help you out. 
• Make sure your radio is fully charged. It will be your only way of communication while driving.
• Before buying, please carefully read below advice so you are informed properly on which model / cost / shops...
• No radio = No drive. It is an essential tool and you should make sure you bring it on every drive and learn/practice how to use it.

 

MUST WATCH: NEWBIE VIDEO BRIEFING

 

Drive Details

Level:  Newbie and above (All Level)

Meeting time: 7:00 AM (SHARP - Without any exceptions)

Meeting Point: - Murquab Tree - https://goo.gl/maps/C7TiSBX13EumWt786

Type of Car: Any proper 4x4 with front and back tow hooks and 8-10 inches of ground clearance.

What to bring along: Loads of water, snacks (for yourself), smiles, face mask, rubber gloves, enthusiasm and willingness to learn.

Approximate finish time: 11:00 AM

P.S. Only join if you have a compressor to inflate your tires after the drive.

LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE:

• Limited to 12 cars maximum. RSVP will close on Thursday - 9 AM.
  • If the RSVP is full and you wish to join, please mention your name on the drive thread to add on the waiting list
• Latecomers will be returned back - without ANY EXCEPTIONS.
• Members without RSVP will be returned back - without ANY EXCEPTIONS.
• Members that do not confirm the terms of the COVID requirements will be removed from the RSVP list.
• Please withdraw your RSVP, if you aren't joining, so your spot can be taken by others.
• Repeated no-show members after RSVP will have their account suspended for a month.

 

PLEASE RSVP ON THE CALENDAR 

 

[Mukundan Nair]

Hi @Vanessa8580,

Can you add me if any dropouts please . 
 

 

[Thomas Fumarola]

@Vanessa8580 could you please add me on Friday if there are any drop outs please? Thank you! : - )

[Vanessa8580]

17 hours ago, Mukundan Nair said:

Hi @Vanessa8580,

Can you add me if any dropouts please . 
 

 

@Mukundan Nair I have added you in manage on my drive. 

4 hours ago, Thomas Fumarola said:

@Vanessa8580 could you please add me on Friday if there are any drop outs please? Thank you! : - )

@Thomas Fumarola I see you got a spot on the Absolute newbie drive so I will remove you from the waitlist. 

[Osama Al Hamwi]

Totally Agreed , Wish to all Carnity members a safe and safety drives . 

[Feras_Sh]

Hello can I please be added to the wait list

[Daniel Rodas]

@Vanessa8580

Hi, Daniel here

I just went on the absolute newbie last week and the team let me use one of the Baofeng 888S radios. I ended up buying one, but now I see is not recommended. Is there a work around for this drive? Using the one I have? I'm afraid I will have no time to find one of the recommended options.

Cheers!

[Frederic]

2 minutes ago, Daniel Rodas said:

@Vanessa8580

Hi, Daniel here

I just went on the absolute newbie last week and the team let me use one of the Baofeng 888S radios. I ended up buying one, but now I see is not recommended. Is there a work around for this drive? Using the one I have? I'm afraid I will have no time to find one of the recommended options.

Cheers!

Hi @Daniel Rodas that is correct. These radios can only be programmed with the help of a USB cable and software with laptop, hence we do not recommend buying them, unless you can find the programming cable and download the software called CHIRP. 
 

The easiest thing is to buy a Baofeng UV5R or Crony MT777 as these have a programming display and we have tutorials for them. 
For this drive and because you brought it forward, Vanessa can give you a spare radio. 
 
 

[Daniel Rodas]

Thanks @Frederic!

This is helpful. Will buy the right one shortly, just a time constraint for this drive.

Much appretiated!

[Mukundan Nair]

Hi @Vanessa8580,

Im afraid I can’t attend tomorrow’s drive . Have an emergency at home and I’m travelling to India tonight.