A commin sense approach to the imporance of communications in the woods.you cannot beat the price, for the safety the radio provides. Great video. 73s denny.
Absolutely! I keep spare radios in my rig out on the trail for others that may end up rolling with us or in case one goes down. I also got all my loved ones' programed radios for Christmas last year. 73s!
Radio comms good yes, but for backcountry emergency preparedness one should have a satellite device like a registered PLB and/or a Garmin InReach with an active subscription and rescue insurance.
I know you mentioned getting a GMRS or a HAM license, but it should be pointed out that the radio you re holding is a HAM radio (UV-5R). the UV-5G is a GMRS and all the channels are preprogramed. also the licenses are not interchagable, it all depends what kind of radio you are using. that being said, the FCC is not going to come knocking on your door if you use one you don't have a license for. though HAM heads can be very touchy about it.
Great input and thank you for that. My main point was to enlighten others on how important and useful a 2 way Radio is out on the trail. That being said, there are obviously rules and regulations that go along with the types of radios being used and I would hope others that don't know would reach out so they can be guided by those like us. Thanks for your comment and contribution...73s
Thank you for the information!
A commin sense approach to the imporance of communications in the woods.you cannot beat the price, for the safety the radio provides. Great video. 73s denny.
Absolutely! I keep spare radios in my rig out on the trail for others that may end up rolling with us or in case one goes down. I also got all my loved ones' programed radios for Christmas last year. 73s!
Radio comms good yes, but for backcountry emergency preparedness one should have a satellite device like a registered PLB and/or a Garmin InReach with an active subscription and rescue insurance.
One can definitely be more prepared with those items!
KK6MSM here. The audio on this vid is really low. Good info Brother.
Sorry about the audioquality. Hope it was useful info...
I know you mentioned getting a GMRS or a HAM license, but it should be pointed out that the radio you re holding is a HAM radio (UV-5R). the UV-5G is a GMRS and all the channels are preprogramed. also the licenses are not interchagable, it all depends what kind of radio you are using. that being said, the FCC is not going to come knocking on your door if you use one you don't have a license for. though HAM heads can be very touchy about it.
Great input and thank you for that. My main point was to enlighten others on how important and useful a 2 way Radio is out on the trail. That being said, there are obviously rules and regulations that go along with the types of radios being used and I would hope others that don't know would reach out so they can be guided by those like us. Thanks for your comment and contribution...73s