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Antique Overlander
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Grover the Roamin Ram
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Do you have a HAM license already?
I noticed you are also Canadian. The best set up I have seen for use here is a UHF/VHF Radio. I have the GMRS FREQS programed along with Coastguard and CF SAR.
if you don't have training on radio procedures stick with GMRS to start and get some further comms training.
Antique Overlander
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*Footnote, I have a uhf/vhf/gmrs/frs unit & am not ham licensed. I don't broadcast at all on ham. But in the USA if there is a true emergency I would be authorised to use it*
I Always have it with me since there are many dead spots for cell in the National Forests I play in. Local Park Rangers are programmed in too. I like to listen to them to get a feel for anything I might should know. The Appalachian trail & Blue Ridge Parkway run through that area.
Finally, I also always drop my grid coords, via Glympse on android, at the edge of reception to my wife..
Too much? I do this mainly because I'm usually alone creeping up in age lol. Seems like I can't pay people to go unplug & have fun with the dog & I
Grover the Roamin Ram
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That is very true. I used to work in aviation so i had to get all my comms licenses for use in that and have spoken to both the coastguard and other SAR here in Canada. If a true emergency you can broadcast on the freq and get help as well
I use a dual band VHF/UHF programed for GMRS and MURS. I also use a CB on the logging roads to avoid the log trucks. Usually not a problem on the weekends but if your out during the week it's good to have.
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Ham>GMRS>CB
I run them all but that is my list in order of preference and capability.
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I run them all but that is my list in order of preference and capability.
OB Approved - US Comms - An Introduction to your communication options
What comms are right for you? This depends on who you want to talk to and what they are using. Trail/Convoy comms: CB use has declined among off road groups though still may be useful around logging areas. MURS (no license) is another option, though it is not widely used. GMRS (license...
Consider fanning through or searching the site for this topic. It has been discussed over and over again here - beaten like a dead horse, almost - though not as much as "which tires should I buy"
If you asked which brand or model radio, I could see that, as technology and offerings change evet so often. But for the type of radio signal band, there's a general consensus, I think, stratifiedcas it is depending on need and desire to be more involved
If you asked which brand or model radio, I could see that, as technology and offerings change evet so often. But for the type of radio signal band, there's a general consensus, I think, stratifiedcas it is depending on need and desire to be more involved
Off-Road Ranger I
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Smoke signals for long distance.
Yodeling for local.
That Look for my kids.
Yodeling for local.
That Look for my kids.
jerdog53
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Why not get your license? If you find a web page that creates tests out of the pool of questions, you can keep taking the tests until you consistently pass. It takes about a weekend. Then you can join in on different nets such as the Overland Ham Radio Net.
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Not meaning to hijack the thread, but do the rangers monitor a specific frequency? (I didn't think they did..) Most of my camping excursions are in the GW/ Jefferson/ Mon forests and this would be good info to know!
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I would be surprised if they monitored ham radio, however with an unlocked ham radio you could broadcast on the Park Service VHF frequencies in an emergency.
Antique Overlander
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I would love to meetup this Fall for a 2 or 3 day ride
Here's where I got the Parkway Rangers frequencies:
Blue Ridge Parkway - The RadioReference Wiki
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